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In memoriam
In memoriam 2022-10-07
Marcos eyes lead role for Philippines in ASEAN peace-keeping actions
Marcos eyes lead role for Philippines in ASEAN peace-keeping actions 2022-10-06

“We have a very important part to play,” the new Philippine president says.

Shooting of Vietnamese fisherman remains a mystery
Shooting of Vietnamese fisherman remains a mystery 2022-10-06

The attack underlines the problem of fishing in areas with overlapping territorial claims.

Civilian boats successfully resupply Philippine outpost in South China Sea
Civilian boats successfully resupply Philippine outpost in South China Sea 2022-10-06

The delivery to the BRP Sierra Madre is the third since President Marcos took office.

Ex-cop kills dozens in rampage at childcare center in Thailand
Ex-cop kills dozens in rampage at childcare center in Thailand 2022-10-06

The perpetrator also killed his wife and child before turning the gun on himself, authorities say.

In meeting with Australian leader, Solomons PM vows no foreign military bases
In meeting with Australian leader, Solomons PM vows no foreign military bases 2022-10-06

The key to peace and security rests with the government meeting development needs, Manasseh Sogavare said.

Fan loses wife, daughters in Indonesia football crush
2022-10-05

Andi Hariyanto says he will never watch a football match again after his wife, two teenage daughters and a cousin were crushed to death in a stampede at an ...

Japan, allies show off naval power in the South China Sea
Japan, allies show off naval power in the South China Sea 2022-10-05

Noble Raven 22-2 saw only the second deployment of a Japanese submarine in the region’s military exercises.

Indonesian investigators file murder charges against ex-police inspector general, others
Indonesian investigators file murder charges against ex-police inspector general, others 2022-10-05

The charges against Ferdy Sambo stem from the fatal shooting of a subordinate earlier this year.

Bangladesh's power grid back up and running
2022-10-05

A blackout in most parts of the country affected tens of millions of people.

Wanted BIFF militant surrenders in southern Philippines
Wanted BIFF militant surrenders in southern Philippines 2022-10-05

Manap Mamaluba was an aide to bomb maker Abdul Basit Usman, according to the authorities.

Filipinos fishing on frontline of China's expansionism in disputed sea
2022-10-05

"It feels like being a thief in your own backyard," one fisherman says.

Power grid failure leaves Dhaka, much of Bangladesh, in the dark
Power grid failure leaves Dhaka, much of Bangladesh, in the dark 2022-10-04

Authorities worked to restore electricity to 120 million customers in 48 of the nation’s 64 districts.

Indonesian police: Narrow stadium gates slowed people fleeing deadly football stampede
Indonesian police: Narrow stadium gates slowed people fleeing deadly football stampede 2022-10-04

Police should not have fired tear gas, member of oversight body says.

Task force commander urges gradual end to counter-militancy operations in Poso
Task force commander urges gradual end to counter-militancy operations in Poso 2022-10-04

But analysts say the operation should stop at once, now that the last MIT member has been killed.

Gunmen kill Philippine radio broadcaster
Gunmen kill Philippine radio broadcaster 2022-10-04

Percival Mabasa, who was shot near his home in Metro Manila, had criticized the current and previous president.

Thai Navy seeks submarine engine discussions with Chinese builder
Thai Navy seeks submarine engine discussions with Chinese builder 2022-10-04

Plans to buy three Yuan-class submarines held up by EU sanctions on China that block diesel engine from Germany.

Minister: Solomon Islands signed US-Pacific pact after indirect China references removed
Minister: Solomon Islands signed US-Pacific pact after indirect China references removed 2022-10-04

The Solomon Islands government has tilted toward China under Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare.

Police chief fired, commanders suspended over deadly stampede at Indonesian stadium
Police chief fired, commanders suspended over deadly stampede at Indonesian stadium 2022-10-03

Government sets up fact-finding team of government officials, football experts, academics and journalists to probe tragedy.

700 Malaysian workers stranded, held for ransom in Lao SEZ
700 Malaysian workers stranded, held for ransom in Lao SEZ 2022-10-03

Malaysian rights groups and family members call on Lao government to help free trapped workers.

Bangladesh devises ambitious climate resilience plan but funding may be a problem
Bangladesh devises ambitious climate resilience plan but funding may be a problem 2022-10-03

The National Adaptation Plan envisions mobilizing U.S. $230 billion between 2030 and 2050, mainly from the developed world.

Philippines, US Marines kick off large-scale drills
Philippines, US Marines kick off large-scale drills 2022-10-03

Observers from Japan, South Korea are expected to join humanitarian efforts linked to the Kamandag 6 military exercise.

Foreign minister: Solomon Islands may take longer to shed least developed status
Foreign minister: Solomon Islands may take longer to shed least developed status 2022-10-03

The Pacific country’s economy has suffered setbacks and is not keeping up with its development needs.

Malang football tragedy: view from the stands
Malang football tragedy: view from the stands 2022-10-02

Critics question police use of tear gas and urge an independent investigation.

A dark day for football
A dark day for football 2022-10-02
Scores killed in stadium stampede as Indonesian football fans riot
Scores killed in stadium stampede as Indonesian football fans riot 2022-10-02

The incident ranks among the world’s worst football stadium disasters by number of casualties.

New Bangladesh police chief is US-sanctioned former head of RAB
New Bangladesh police chief is US-sanctioned former head of RAB 2022-09-30

Washington placed Abdullah Al-Mamun and six other then-current or former RAB officials under sanctions for alleged gross human rights violations.

Marcos administration’s top defense official holds first in-person meeting with US counterpart
Marcos administration’s top defense official holds first in-person meeting with US counterpart 2022-09-30

During talks in Hawaii, Jose Faustino Jr. and Lloyd Austin reaffirm countries’ commitment to stronger bilateral military ties.

Police: With killing of last member, IS-linked militant group MIT wiped out
Police: With killing of last member, IS-linked militant group MIT wiped out 2022-09-30

But it still has support in Central Sulawesi and some other provinces.

Thai court rules Prayuth can go on as prime minister
Thai court rules Prayuth can go on as prime minister 2022-09-30

A nine-judge panel determined that his eight-year term began with the adoption of the 2017 Constitution.

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