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United States, Papua New Guinea deepen relations with defense pact
United States, Papua New Guinea deepen relations with defense pact 2023-05-22

Papua New Guinea, following criticism, has asserted the agreement doesn’t impinge on its sovereignty.

Massive fire guts Manila’s historic post office building
Massive fire guts Manila’s historic post office building 2023-05-22

The capital city landmark was built in 1926, destroyed during World War II, and rebuilt in 1946.

Indonesia’s restrictive laws, religious taboos lead women to unsafe abortions
Indonesia’s restrictive laws, religious taboos lead women to unsafe abortions 2023-05-22

Recent arrest of a dental practitioner who allegedly terminated pregnancies highlights lack of access to safe procedures.

Thai alliance agrees on reform agenda but no mention of royal insult law
Thai alliance agrees on reform agenda but no mention of royal insult law 2023-05-22

It will be a bill pushed through “for mature discussion” when there’s a chance, says leading party.

Democracy in Indonesia 25 years after the fall of Suharto
Democracy in Indonesia 25 years after the fall of Suharto 2023-05-22

Few countries have democratized as quickly as Indonesia, but the reforms are not irreversible.

UN to cut food rations again for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh
UN to cut food rations again for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh 2023-05-23

World Food Program will reduce aid to U.S. $8 a month per person from $10 due to cash crunch.

Bangladesh police fire tear gas, arrest opposition activists
Bangladesh police fire tear gas, arrest opposition activists 2023-05-23

Officers broke up protests the same day that party leader Khaleda Zia faced a new corruption trial.

Rescue effort winds down for missing crew of Chinese fishing boat
Rescue effort winds down for missing crew of Chinese fishing boat 2023-05-24

Seventeen Indonesians and five Filipinos were on board the Chinese vessel that capsized.

Malaysian LGBTQ+ groups condemn seizure of rainbow Swatch watches
Malaysian LGBTQ+ groups condemn seizure of rainbow Swatch watches 2023-05-24

Authorities cited a controversial law aimed at controlling products deemed morally harmful.

Bangkok’s ‘Hazibition’ points finger at corporations for toxic haze in lower Mekong
Bangkok’s ‘Hazibition’ points finger at corporations for toxic haze in lower Mekong 2023-05-24

Commercial-scale corn cultivation is one culprit, Greenpeace exhibition shows.

Philippine govt announces reparations package for Marawi residents
Philippine govt announces reparations package for Marawi residents 2023-05-24

Officials release 1 billion pesos in tax-free funds for families whose homes were destroyed during a 2017 battle with Islamic militants.

US to deny visas to Bangladeshis who ‘undermine democratic elections’
US to deny visas to Bangladeshis who ‘undermine democratic elections’ 2023-05-24

New policy signals to South Asian nation’s citizens that “we are watching,” U.S. State Department spokesman says.

US knocks back Thailand’s request for F-35 jets
US knocks back Thailand’s request for F-35 jets 2023-05-25

The Royal Thai Air Force must meet training and security requirements before a sale.

US to launch multiple construction projects at Philippine military bases
US to launch multiple construction projects at Philippine military bases 2023-05-25

American forces will have access to the sites under an expanded bilateral defense agreement.

Asia’s 10 major river systems at risk because of climate change, says report
Asia’s 10 major river systems at risk because of climate change, says report 2023-05-25

Electricity generation will be impacted across the region, the study says.

Day after Washington raps Bangladesh on elections, city polls take place peacefully
Day after Washington raps Bangladesh on elections, city polls take place peacefully 2023-05-25

A city vote usually beset by rigging, intimidation and violence, is conducted remarkably without incident.

Pacific expedition hopes to find new species, establish marine protected areas
Pacific expedition hopes to find new species, establish marine protected areas 2023-05-26

The National Geographic’s “unprecedented” tour hopes to solve some of the ocean’s problems.

Malaysia’s Mahathir says Russia may take nuclear option
Malaysia’s Mahathir says Russia may take nuclear option 2023-05-26

The world is facing the prospect of a nuclear war as Ukraine conflict drags on, former Malaysian PM says.

Philippines braces for Super Typhoon Mawar
Philippines braces for Super Typhoon Mawar 2023-05-26

The storm is expected to make landfall in northern Luzon island.

Tragic accident in Thailand | Dental practitioner arrested for illegal abortions | Pride-themed Swatch watches seized
2023-05-26

This week, spectators were watching children play on a covered sports field in Thailand when a sudden storm caused the roof to collapse, a dental practitioner ...

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