Search results 11273 items matching your search terms. Relevance Date (newest first) Past 24 Hours Past 7 Days Past 60 Days Last 12 Months Inside Bamban: A small Philippine farming town and its mysterious hub 2024-10-02 BenarNews visits a sleepy, rural town thrust into the national spotlight over its former mayor, Alice Guo. A conservation treasure is threatened by Indonesian plans for food security 2024-10-02 Military-led project also risks stirring resentment in the easternmost Papua region, researchers say. About 200,000 Myanmar workers detained in Thai immigration crackdown 2024-10-02 Authorities inspected documents at workplaces, deported some workers and fined others during the initiative. French PM scraps divisive New Caledonia electoral change after months of unrest 2024-10-02 Violence erupted in May leaving 13 dead, the economy crippled and the territory under curfew. Violence escalates in Bangladesh’s Hill Tracts as locals lynch second settler in weeks 2024-10-01 Clashes broke out between indigenous community and outsiders after teacher accused of raping local was beaten to death. Students, teachers die in bus inferno near Bangkok 2024-10-01 After the blaze aboard a chartered bus, police investigation raises concerns about compressed natural gas used for public transportation. Garment worker fatally shot as thousands protest in Bangladesh 2024-09-30 Meanwhile, students gathered near the official residence of interim leader Muhammad Yunus to demand more access to civil service jobs. Families of rights abuse victims condemn proposal to name Suharto Indonesian hero 2024-09-30 Human rights activists suggest it is a move to sanitize the authoritarian ex-leader’s bloody legacy. China holds drills at disputed Scarborough Shoal 2024-09-30 The exercises took place as the Philippines, the U.S. and allies held joint drills in the South China Sea. Amend espionage law, Philippine defense chief urges lawmakers 2024-09-30 The National Security Council is checking into allegations that Alice Guo, a former mayor, had spied for China. Thai court grants Vietnam’s request for activist’s extradition 2024-09-30 Montagnard activist Y Quynh Bdap, who faces terrorism charges in Vietnam, said he plans to appeal the verdict. Borneo states push Malaysia’s Anwar for greater autonomy 2024-09-30 Sabah and Sarawak want greater control over oil and gas revenue, as guaranteed in 1963 Malaysia Agreement. Thailand’s croc ‘docs’ put on a show, wrestle with fearsome beasts 2024-09-29 Performers at tourist attraction near Bangkok are “educating people about crocodiles, their behavior and conservation.” Pacific nations sound the alarm on sea-level rise, again. Is anybody listening? 2024-09-27 Leaders take their pleas for stronger and more urgent action to the UN General Assembly At UN, Bangladesh’s Yunus outlines reforms underway to ensure free election 2024-09-27 Nobel laureate and interim leader of South Asian nation greeted with loud applause during address at U.N. General Assembly. Military: Philippines delivers supplies to troops at disputed South China Sea shoal 2024-09-27 Beijing monitored Manila’s latest re-supply mission to Second Thomas Shoal as part of “provisional agreement” with rival territorial claimant. Café culture brews change in Thailand’s far south 2024-09-27 Traditional tea shops face competition as modern cafés reshape social dynamics in Yala province. Indonesia’s Jokowi mostly ignored diplomacy, gave UNGA miss; President-elect Prabowo may not 2024-09-26 Over a decade of being president, outgoing leader focussed on domestic issues and economic or investment deals. Myanmar citizens in Thailand face extra risks on dangerous roads 2024-09-26 Many accident victims eligible for compensation struggle with language barrier, red tape. Philippines reestablishes presence at disputed shoal 2024-09-26 China warns the Philippines against “risky, futile provocations” for deploying a substitute ship at Sabina Shoal. Pacific leaders to meet after China’s ‘concerning’ ICBM missile test 2024-09-26 Australia and New Zealand to brief Pacific partners of developments on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly. UN report highlights scars of US nuclear testing in Marshall Islands 2024-09-26 U.S. told it must consider an apology and remedy its violation of human rights. Philippine military chief requests longer deployment for US missile system 2024-09-25 Beijing has criticized Washington’s positioning of the Typhon missile system in the Southeast Asian country, calling it “destabilizing” to regional peace. Malaysia’s child abuse shocker highlights need for reforms 2024-09-25 The scandal exposes the country’s numerous governance issues, especially the lack of oversight on institutions and gaps in child protections. For Burmese journalist, an uneasy safety in Thailand 2024-09-25 Recovering from the violence she faced in prison has been a long journey for Thuzar. Nauru uses high-profile UN address to press case for sea-bed mining 2024-09-25 President David Adeang was the first of 12 Pacific leaders to speak at the U.N. General Assembly this week. Philippine ratification of Japan military pact uncertain in 2024: Senate leader 2024-09-24 Reciprocal Access Agreement will allow Japanese troops on Philippine soil for the first time since World War II. China hits back at Biden’s ‘hot mic’ comment on aggression 2024-09-24 U.S. president was speaking at weekend summit of the Quad grouping, which Beiijing said Washington “uses to contain China.” Bangladesh’s Yunus meets with Biden, other world leaders at UN 2024-09-24 On a packed first day of his first foreign trip as interim leader, Muhammad Yunus requests support to rebuild post-Hasina Bangladesh. Political pressure, bribes, self-censorship ‘greatest threats’ to Pacific media freedom 2024-09-23 Palau top, Nauru last in inaugural 2023 Pacific Media Freedom Index of region’s 14 island countries. Previous 30 items 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ... 376 Next 30 items
Search results 11273 items matching your search terms. Relevance Date (newest first) Past 24 Hours Past 7 Days Past 60 Days Last 12 Months Inside Bamban: A small Philippine farming town and its mysterious hub 2024-10-02 BenarNews visits a sleepy, rural town thrust into the national spotlight over its former mayor, Alice Guo. A conservation treasure is threatened by Indonesian plans for food security 2024-10-02 Military-led project also risks stirring resentment in the easternmost Papua region, researchers say. About 200,000 Myanmar workers detained in Thai immigration crackdown 2024-10-02 Authorities inspected documents at workplaces, deported some workers and fined others during the initiative. French PM scraps divisive New Caledonia electoral change after months of unrest 2024-10-02 Violence erupted in May leaving 13 dead, the economy crippled and the territory under curfew. Violence escalates in Bangladesh’s Hill Tracts as locals lynch second settler in weeks 2024-10-01 Clashes broke out between indigenous community and outsiders after teacher accused of raping local was beaten to death. Students, teachers die in bus inferno near Bangkok 2024-10-01 After the blaze aboard a chartered bus, police investigation raises concerns about compressed natural gas used for public transportation. Garment worker fatally shot as thousands protest in Bangladesh 2024-09-30 Meanwhile, students gathered near the official residence of interim leader Muhammad Yunus to demand more access to civil service jobs. Families of rights abuse victims condemn proposal to name Suharto Indonesian hero 2024-09-30 Human rights activists suggest it is a move to sanitize the authoritarian ex-leader’s bloody legacy. China holds drills at disputed Scarborough Shoal 2024-09-30 The exercises took place as the Philippines, the U.S. and allies held joint drills in the South China Sea. Amend espionage law, Philippine defense chief urges lawmakers 2024-09-30 The National Security Council is checking into allegations that Alice Guo, a former mayor, had spied for China. Thai court grants Vietnam’s request for activist’s extradition 2024-09-30 Montagnard activist Y Quynh Bdap, who faces terrorism charges in Vietnam, said he plans to appeal the verdict. Borneo states push Malaysia’s Anwar for greater autonomy 2024-09-30 Sabah and Sarawak want greater control over oil and gas revenue, as guaranteed in 1963 Malaysia Agreement. Thailand’s croc ‘docs’ put on a show, wrestle with fearsome beasts 2024-09-29 Performers at tourist attraction near Bangkok are “educating people about crocodiles, their behavior and conservation.” Pacific nations sound the alarm on sea-level rise, again. Is anybody listening? 2024-09-27 Leaders take their pleas for stronger and more urgent action to the UN General Assembly At UN, Bangladesh’s Yunus outlines reforms underway to ensure free election 2024-09-27 Nobel laureate and interim leader of South Asian nation greeted with loud applause during address at U.N. General Assembly. Military: Philippines delivers supplies to troops at disputed South China Sea shoal 2024-09-27 Beijing monitored Manila’s latest re-supply mission to Second Thomas Shoal as part of “provisional agreement” with rival territorial claimant. Café culture brews change in Thailand’s far south 2024-09-27 Traditional tea shops face competition as modern cafés reshape social dynamics in Yala province. Indonesia’s Jokowi mostly ignored diplomacy, gave UNGA miss; President-elect Prabowo may not 2024-09-26 Over a decade of being president, outgoing leader focussed on domestic issues and economic or investment deals. Myanmar citizens in Thailand face extra risks on dangerous roads 2024-09-26 Many accident victims eligible for compensation struggle with language barrier, red tape. Philippines reestablishes presence at disputed shoal 2024-09-26 China warns the Philippines against “risky, futile provocations” for deploying a substitute ship at Sabina Shoal. Pacific leaders to meet after China’s ‘concerning’ ICBM missile test 2024-09-26 Australia and New Zealand to brief Pacific partners of developments on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly. UN report highlights scars of US nuclear testing in Marshall Islands 2024-09-26 U.S. told it must consider an apology and remedy its violation of human rights. Philippine military chief requests longer deployment for US missile system 2024-09-25 Beijing has criticized Washington’s positioning of the Typhon missile system in the Southeast Asian country, calling it “destabilizing” to regional peace. Malaysia’s child abuse shocker highlights need for reforms 2024-09-25 The scandal exposes the country’s numerous governance issues, especially the lack of oversight on institutions and gaps in child protections. For Burmese journalist, an uneasy safety in Thailand 2024-09-25 Recovering from the violence she faced in prison has been a long journey for Thuzar. Nauru uses high-profile UN address to press case for sea-bed mining 2024-09-25 President David Adeang was the first of 12 Pacific leaders to speak at the U.N. General Assembly this week. Philippine ratification of Japan military pact uncertain in 2024: Senate leader 2024-09-24 Reciprocal Access Agreement will allow Japanese troops on Philippine soil for the first time since World War II. China hits back at Biden’s ‘hot mic’ comment on aggression 2024-09-24 U.S. president was speaking at weekend summit of the Quad grouping, which Beiijing said Washington “uses to contain China.” Bangladesh’s Yunus meets with Biden, other world leaders at UN 2024-09-24 On a packed first day of his first foreign trip as interim leader, Muhammad Yunus requests support to rebuild post-Hasina Bangladesh. Political pressure, bribes, self-censorship ‘greatest threats’ to Pacific media freedom 2024-09-23 Palau top, Nauru last in inaugural 2023 Pacific Media Freedom Index of region’s 14 island countries. Previous 30 items 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ... 376 Next 30 items