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Human rights advocates and the U.N. say their eviction raises concerns about violations of national law, police misconduct and governance failures.

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Package for 20 jets, valued at $5.58 billion, will not alter Southeast Asia’s military balance, the United States says.

The northern Cambodian population is fragmented but larger than local reports indicated.

Junta leader Min Aung Hlaing said the death toll is approaching 3,000.

A man has been sentenced to five years jail after a woman he accused of using witchcraft was raped and murdered by a mob.

Despite promises of reform, draconian laws continue to silence critics under Anwar Ibrahim’s leadership, human rights groups warn.

The announcement came days after the U.S., Philippines, Japan staged naval training near a contested shoal.

Four people were found alive in Mandalay, signs of life still detected in Bangkok.

Legal immunity for security forces, vague use-of-force provisions, spying on citizens all add up to legal overreach.

As death toll rises, international teams are arriving in the earthquake zone.

Human rights advocates appeal to the international community to ensure aid continues for the Muslim minority refugees.

During Manila visit, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth reiterates U.S. support for Philippines’ territorial defense.

Neither the Thai nor Myanmar governments have said when they will leave Myanmar.

Indonesia’s new president faces public protests over program rollouts, investor jitters.

At least 150 have been killed in the 7.7 magnitude temblor that sent thousands of panicked people into the streets of Bangkok.

Australia’s policies toward the Pacific will continue to be primarily driven by China’s resurgence, no matter who is elected.

Guam governor tells U.S. defense secretary that national security cannot happen without human health security.

Observers say they are taking advantage of lax law and order situation to conduct moral policing.

The Marcos administration reiterated it merely complied with the law, international obligations.

Security concerns, modernization and private classrooms threaten centuries-old Pondok institutions.

But confusion persists regarding the number of Uyghurs who were or are currently detained in the kingdom.

Drastic reform may not happen, but Bangladesh’s future would be better than the past, an ex-U.S. diplomat concludes after his first visit in a decade.

The six Chinese suspects and a Filipino were caught amid heightened territorial tensions in the South China Sea.

Analysts say there are indications the Pacific’s largest aid donor is filling some of the void left by USAID.

Beijing, meanwhile, cautions Manila against security arrangements that target “any third party.”

Despite push for reform, PAS – Malaysia’s largest Islamic party – opposes 10-year limit for government leader.

The nation has struggled with shortages of medical providers outside of urban settings.

Indonesian authorities vow swift response, condemn the violence as an unprovoked attack on civilians.

Case involves allegations of sexual abuse of minors, and filming and distribution of abuse videos on dark web in Australia.