Search results 261 items matching your search terms. Relevance Date (newest first) Past 24 Hours Past 7 Days Past 60 Days Last 12 Months Controversy surrounds release of Fiji 2000 coup leader George Speight 2024-09-19 The pardon expected to reignite public debate over Fiji’s turbulent past. Pacific nations gear up for a fight over shipping emissions at critical UN meeting 2024-09-20 Negotiations in London will center on how to slash emissions to net-zero ‘by or around’ 2050. At UN General Assembly, Yunus to seek help rebuilding Bangladesh’s ‘shattered economy’ 2024-09-20 But a meeting with India’s PM Narendra Modi, who gave shelter to ousted Sheikh Hasina after she fled, looks unlikely. Malaysia offers tax breaks to revive Forest City amid stalled Chinese project 2024-09-20 Slew of incentives announced as government launches Special Financial Zone in Johor state’s project area. What BenarNews journalists saw when Bangladesh went dark 2024-08-02 For four days in July, BenarNews journalists in Bangladesh were cut off from the world, as the government shut down the internet and disrupted mobile services ... Pacific leaders demand fresh New Caledonia independence referendum 2024-07-17 Four prime ministers declare French handling of decolonization process “illegitimate, null and void.” Business dispute blamed for deadly poisoning of 6 in Bangkok hotel 2024-07-17 Thai investigators allege “culprit” took a fatal dose of cyanide in tea served to five others. Two US senators urge concrete action to aid Manila in sea dispute 2024-07-17 Lawmakers ask Biden for military, diplomatic and economic responses to help Manila in its dispute over Second Thomas Shoal. Bangladesh PM tells anti-quota protesters court ruling will not disappoint 2024-07-17 Sheikh Hasina delivers address after seven were killed protesting against quota system for government jobs. Protest erupts after Indonesian military kills 3 suspected independence fighters in Papua 2024-07-17 Locals say the killed men were civilians, not West Papua National Liberation Army members. Bangladesh student protests are more than about reducing public service job quotas 2024-07-17 Ruling party thuggery on campuses, few employment opportunities and political disenfranchisement have engendered the crisis. Vietnam files new claim on boundary in South China Sea 2024-07-18 After Manila, Hanoi is seeking the U.N.’s recognition of an extended continental shelf. Pacific leaders, Japan agree on Fukushima radioactive water discharge 2024-07-18 Monitoring will continue for decades while the contaminated waste is released from the Fukushima nuclear plant. Manila, Beijing eye new South China Sea ‘hotline’ to manage disputes 2024-07-18 Analysts expressed doubts if the proposed communication mechanism would ease tensions over the disputed waters. Photos: Deadly unrest in Bangladesh 2024-07-18 Protests over a quota system for government jobs turned violent across the nation. From gastronomy to vice presidency: Jokowi scion Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s meteoric rise 2024-07-18 The 36-year-old’s political journey has been marred by allegations of nepotism and dynasticism. Civil unrest worsens in Bangladesh 2024-07-18 Death toll climbs as anti-quota protesters accuse police and ruling party of stoking violence. Photos: Death toll soars in Bangladesh unrest 2024-07-19 A BenarNews journalist witnessed Border Guard Bangladesh members shoot three youths. Bangladesh declares curfew as anti-government protests escalate 2024-07-19 The death toll from clashes has risen dramatically as security forces struggle to restore order. Indonesian plan to hire foreign doctors amid severe shortage faces backlash 2024-07-19 The nation’s physicians say proposal will prove expensive and undermine local expertise, but government says situation is critical. A palm reading: Japan’s navigation plan for Pacific waters 2024-07-19 Japan’s presence in the Pacific region is expected to take on a markedly military tone, writes Tess Newton Cain. Deaths, protests continue despite curfew in Bangladesh 2024-07-20 More than two dozen were killed in violent clashes in Dhaka. Bangladeshis seek missing relatives at site of huge factory fire 2024-08-27 The plant outside of Dhaka was owned by a member of former PM Sheikh Hasina’s cabinet. Sara Duterte accuses Marcos allies of undermining 2028 election prospects 2024-09-20 The vice president alleges a coordinated effort during a congressional budget inquiry to discredit her. China, Philippines trade blame after ships collide in South China Sea 2024-08-19 Beijing says the Philippines acted dangerously in the incident, but Manila insists its vessels were targeted by Chinese aggression. Most parties back Indonesian president-elect’s choice for Jakarta governor, shut out rival 2024-08-19 Capital’s ex-chief Anies Baswedan led opinion polls but parties that had backed him switched support to Ridwan Kamil. With 2 months left in office, Indonesian President Jokowi reshuffles his cabinet 2024-08-19 Move puts supporters of President-elect Prabowo Subianto in key ministries ahead of his Oct. 20 inauguration. 200 unexploded WWII shells uncovered in Solomon Islands capital 2024-08-20 Honiara is estimated to be littered with thousands of bombs and shells left behind on the battlefield after the six-month Battle of Guadalcanal ended in 1943. Mass surrender over Papua New Guinea massacre as survivors live in limbo 2024-08-20 Dozens now in custody over the killing of 26 villagers last month in remote swampland, police say. Thailand: In the driver’s seat 2024-08-20 Previous 30 items 1 ... 4 5 6 7 8 9 Next 30 items
Search results 261 items matching your search terms. Relevance Date (newest first) Past 24 Hours Past 7 Days Past 60 Days Last 12 Months Controversy surrounds release of Fiji 2000 coup leader George Speight 2024-09-19 The pardon expected to reignite public debate over Fiji’s turbulent past. Pacific nations gear up for a fight over shipping emissions at critical UN meeting 2024-09-20 Negotiations in London will center on how to slash emissions to net-zero ‘by or around’ 2050. At UN General Assembly, Yunus to seek help rebuilding Bangladesh’s ‘shattered economy’ 2024-09-20 But a meeting with India’s PM Narendra Modi, who gave shelter to ousted Sheikh Hasina after she fled, looks unlikely. Malaysia offers tax breaks to revive Forest City amid stalled Chinese project 2024-09-20 Slew of incentives announced as government launches Special Financial Zone in Johor state’s project area. What BenarNews journalists saw when Bangladesh went dark 2024-08-02 For four days in July, BenarNews journalists in Bangladesh were cut off from the world, as the government shut down the internet and disrupted mobile services ... Pacific leaders demand fresh New Caledonia independence referendum 2024-07-17 Four prime ministers declare French handling of decolonization process “illegitimate, null and void.” Business dispute blamed for deadly poisoning of 6 in Bangkok hotel 2024-07-17 Thai investigators allege “culprit” took a fatal dose of cyanide in tea served to five others. Two US senators urge concrete action to aid Manila in sea dispute 2024-07-17 Lawmakers ask Biden for military, diplomatic and economic responses to help Manila in its dispute over Second Thomas Shoal. Bangladesh PM tells anti-quota protesters court ruling will not disappoint 2024-07-17 Sheikh Hasina delivers address after seven were killed protesting against quota system for government jobs. Protest erupts after Indonesian military kills 3 suspected independence fighters in Papua 2024-07-17 Locals say the killed men were civilians, not West Papua National Liberation Army members. Bangladesh student protests are more than about reducing public service job quotas 2024-07-17 Ruling party thuggery on campuses, few employment opportunities and political disenfranchisement have engendered the crisis. Vietnam files new claim on boundary in South China Sea 2024-07-18 After Manila, Hanoi is seeking the U.N.’s recognition of an extended continental shelf. Pacific leaders, Japan agree on Fukushima radioactive water discharge 2024-07-18 Monitoring will continue for decades while the contaminated waste is released from the Fukushima nuclear plant. Manila, Beijing eye new South China Sea ‘hotline’ to manage disputes 2024-07-18 Analysts expressed doubts if the proposed communication mechanism would ease tensions over the disputed waters. Photos: Deadly unrest in Bangladesh 2024-07-18 Protests over a quota system for government jobs turned violent across the nation. From gastronomy to vice presidency: Jokowi scion Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s meteoric rise 2024-07-18 The 36-year-old’s political journey has been marred by allegations of nepotism and dynasticism. Civil unrest worsens in Bangladesh 2024-07-18 Death toll climbs as anti-quota protesters accuse police and ruling party of stoking violence. Photos: Death toll soars in Bangladesh unrest 2024-07-19 A BenarNews journalist witnessed Border Guard Bangladesh members shoot three youths. Bangladesh declares curfew as anti-government protests escalate 2024-07-19 The death toll from clashes has risen dramatically as security forces struggle to restore order. Indonesian plan to hire foreign doctors amid severe shortage faces backlash 2024-07-19 The nation’s physicians say proposal will prove expensive and undermine local expertise, but government says situation is critical. A palm reading: Japan’s navigation plan for Pacific waters 2024-07-19 Japan’s presence in the Pacific region is expected to take on a markedly military tone, writes Tess Newton Cain. Deaths, protests continue despite curfew in Bangladesh 2024-07-20 More than two dozen were killed in violent clashes in Dhaka. Bangladeshis seek missing relatives at site of huge factory fire 2024-08-27 The plant outside of Dhaka was owned by a member of former PM Sheikh Hasina’s cabinet. Sara Duterte accuses Marcos allies of undermining 2028 election prospects 2024-09-20 The vice president alleges a coordinated effort during a congressional budget inquiry to discredit her. China, Philippines trade blame after ships collide in South China Sea 2024-08-19 Beijing says the Philippines acted dangerously in the incident, but Manila insists its vessels were targeted by Chinese aggression. Most parties back Indonesian president-elect’s choice for Jakarta governor, shut out rival 2024-08-19 Capital’s ex-chief Anies Baswedan led opinion polls but parties that had backed him switched support to Ridwan Kamil. With 2 months left in office, Indonesian President Jokowi reshuffles his cabinet 2024-08-19 Move puts supporters of President-elect Prabowo Subianto in key ministries ahead of his Oct. 20 inauguration. 200 unexploded WWII shells uncovered in Solomon Islands capital 2024-08-20 Honiara is estimated to be littered with thousands of bombs and shells left behind on the battlefield after the six-month Battle of Guadalcanal ended in 1943. Mass surrender over Papua New Guinea massacre as survivors live in limbo 2024-08-20 Dozens now in custody over the killing of 26 villagers last month in remote swampland, police say. Thailand: In the driver’s seat 2024-08-20 Previous 30 items 1 ... 4 5 6 7 8 9 Next 30 items
