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Thailand: 10 hostages released by Hamas, 20 still held captive
Thailand: 10 hostages released by Hamas, 20 still held captive 2023-11-24

Hamas released 10 Thais, 13 Israelis and one Philippine national under a cease-fire agreement with Israel.

4 more Thais freed by Hamas in second hostages-for-prisoners swap with Israel
4 more Thais freed by Hamas in second hostages-for-prisoners swap with Israel 2023-11-25

The four Thais and 13 Israelis were released in the second round of swaps under a cease-fire deal.

Indonesia’s new anti-graft chief sworn in amid alleged extortion scandal
Indonesia’s new anti-graft chief sworn in amid alleged extortion scandal 2023-11-27

The appointment comes after the ex-commissioner was named a suspect in a corruption case involving the former agriculture minister.

US, Japan put on show of force in joint naval drills
US, Japan put on show of force in joint naval drills 2023-11-27

Radio Free Asia reporters embedded on naval ships during Philippine Sea exercises in early November.

Foreign ministers wield new brooms in Cambodia and Thailand
Foreign ministers wield new brooms in Cambodia and Thailand 2023-11-27

The new top diplomats will refashion their ministries away from geopolitics towards foreign policies that put economics at the center.

US, JAPAN joint naval exercise
2023-11-27

The U.S. and Japan held joint naval exercises in the Philippine Sea.

Volcanic eruption in Papua New Guinea displaces 26,000 people
Volcanic eruption in Papua New Guinea displaces 26,000 people 2023-11-28

Ash fall in West New Britain province has destroyed subsistence crops and an oil palm plantation.

Civilian succeeds general in Thai peace talks with southern rebels
Civilian succeeds general in Thai peace talks with southern rebels 2023-11-28

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has appointed Chatchai Bangchuad to lead Thailand in negotiations with BRN insurgents.

Manila authorizes Christmas convoy to cheer up troops in South China Sea
Manila authorizes Christmas convoy to cheer up troops in South China Sea 2023-11-28

The planned trip of 40 civilian boats comes amid rising territorial tensions between the Philippines and China.

Indonesian presidential hopefuls begin poll campaign with events from east to west
Indonesian presidential hopefuls begin poll campaign with events from east to west 2023-11-28

Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto, ruling party’s Ganjar Pranowo and ex-Jakarta Gov. Anies Baswedan are seeking 205 million voters’ support.

Thai police arrest 11 Montagnards near Bangkok
Thai police arrest 11 Montagnards near Bangkok 2023-11-28

The move is a concern for thousands of Vietnamese in Thailand.

Progress in building China’s third aircraft carrier, military analysts say
Progress in building China’s third aircraft carrier, military analysts say 2023-11-28

Some share images of the carrier named Fujian undergoing important catapult testing.

Philippines, communist rebels agree to resume peace talks
Philippines, communist rebels agree to resume peace talks 2023-11-28

Leaders on both sides announced an agreement was reached last week in Norway.

Military chief: Philippines won’t halt operations against communist guerrillas
Military chief: Philippines won’t halt operations against communist guerrillas 2023-11-29

Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. outlined troop efforts one day after negotiators announced plans for resuming peace talks.

Samoa wanted Chinese tourists – it got a dreamer and grifters instead
Samoa wanted Chinese tourists – it got a dreamer and grifters instead 2023-11-29

Finance minister who took part in unauthorized launch of cryptocurrency exchange was replaced in September.

Pneumonia, bird flu, other outbreaks prompt concerns of new contagion in Asia
Pneumonia, bird flu, other outbreaks prompt concerns of new contagion in Asia 2023-11-29

Little has impacted states’ security and prosperity more than a pandemic.

Malaysian state to open Islamic ‘rehab center’ for same-sex convicts
Malaysian state to open Islamic ‘rehab center’ for same-sex convicts 2023-11-29

The center in Johor, also meant for religious deviants, will “monitor” other Muslims from non-Sunni sects.

Indonesian court rejects challenge to decision clearing president’s son as VP candidate
Indonesian court rejects challenge to decision clearing president’s son as VP candidate 2023-11-29

The Constitutional Court ruled 8-0 against a petition seeking to overturn its much-criticized October ruling.

Philippines readies delegation to Iran for talks on sailors kidnapped by Houthis
Philippines readies delegation to Iran for talks on sailors kidnapped by Houthis 2023-11-30

Seventeen Filipino seafarers were on board an Israeli-linked cargo ship that was hijacked by Iran-backed Houthi rebels.

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