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Solomon Islands PM Sogavare commands largest bloc in Parliament after election

The pro-Beijing leader Manasseh Sogavare faces several rivals in the contest to become prime minister.

Indonesia ruling party official: President no longer a member after supporting opposition
Indonesia

Indonesia ruling party official: President no longer a member after supporting opposition

Joko Widodo won the presidency twice with the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP), but this year backed another party’s candidate for president.

Thailand offers to mediate in Myanmar conflict, urges ASEAN involvement amid violence
Thailand

Thailand offers to mediate in Myanmar conflict, urges ASEAN involvement amid violence

Bangkok is ready to resolve issues to “restore peace quickly,” Thai foreign minister says.

10 dead in mid-air collision of military helicopters at Malaysian naval base
Malaysia

10 dead in mid-air collision of military helicopters at Malaysian naval base

Prayers on Friday will replace the Royal Malaysian Navy’s 90th Anniversary program planned for Saturday.

Analysts: US missile deployment expected to assist Philippines in its territorial defense
South China Sea

Analysts: US missile deployment expected to assist Philippines in its territorial defense

The United States deployment of the Mid-Range Capability system in Salaknib drills is the first in the Asia-Pacific.

Indonesia ruling party official: President no longer a member after supporting opposition
Indonesia

Indonesia ruling party official: President no longer a member after supporting opposition

Joko Widodo won the presidency twice with the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP), but this year backed another party’s candidate for president.

Thai Minister of Defense Sutin Klungsang (right), Minister of Foreign Affairs Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara (center) and Minister of the Interior Anutin Charnvirakul (left) give a press conference at Mae Sot International Airport on April 23, 2024.
Thailand

Thailand warns Myanmar junta and rebels against using its soil

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But an expert said ministers’ comments may not be enough to restore public confidence in border security.

Fishing boats float in the lagoon at Bagong Bayan, Palawan, Philippines, Feb. 29, 2024.
South China Sea

Tensions simmer near a shoal both China and the Philippines claim

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It's getting harder for Bagong Bayan fishermen to reach their catch and Manila to ignore Chinese provocations.

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The Bandaraya Fish Hunters are on a mission to tackle invasive fish

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Songkhla Lake in Thailand is home to hundreds of fish, bird species

Songkhla Lake in Thailand is home to hundreds of fish, bird species

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No, Southeast Asians do not now prefer China over the US

No, Southeast Asians do not now prefer China over the US
Biden’s cannibal remarks send US-Papua New Guinea relations to ‘low point’
Pacific

Biden’s cannibal remarks send US-Papua New Guinea relations to ‘low point’

The Pacific nation’s foreign minister says he hopes the White House can put the record straight.

Protesters holding banners that tally reported human rights abuses march towards Congress ahead of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s State of the Nation Address, in Quezon City, Philippines, July 24, 2023. [
Philippines

US govt report: Human rights abuses continue in Philippines under Marcos

Extrajudicial killings, arbitrary detention, torture and enforced disappearances are among the abuses, the U.S. State Department said.

Fighters from the Moro Islamic Liberation Front’s (MILF) 118th base Command are seen in the outskirts of Datu Saudi Ampatuan town in Maguindanao, southern Philippines on April 3, 2024. On April 22, at least 12 suspected Islamic militants belonging to a MILF splinter group, the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF), died in a clash with soldiers.
Philippines

Philippine military kills 12 militants, including rebel leader

A Thai military armored vehicle takes position along the Moei river under the 2nd Thai-Myanmar Friendship Bridge in Mae Sot, April 20, 2024.
Thailand

Thai hospital near Myanmar border treats dozens injured in Kayin fighting

Philippine military chief Gen. Romeo Brawner (second from left) and U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Robert Ewing (center) local arms as they lead the opening ceremony of the annual “Balikatan” (Shoulder-to-Shoulder) military drills, at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City, Philippines, April 22, 2024.
South China Sea

Philippines, US launch yearly large-scale military exercises

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Scenes from election day in the Solomon Islands

Scenes from election day in the Solomon Islands

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US, the Philippines and Japan forge stronger ties to counter China’s “dangerous, coercive” behavior

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