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Jakarta air pollution hits new heights
Jakarta air pollution hits new heights 2023-08-10

The city has been smothered in “unhealthy” levels of air pollution for several days, says a Swiss-based air quality monitor.

Military chief: Philippines to deploy maritime militia in South China Sea
Military chief: Philippines to deploy maritime militia in South China Sea 2023-08-10

Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. touches on plan while visiting military command on Palawan island.

In Malaysia, possessing ‘LGBTQ’ watches could get you 3 years in prison
In Malaysia, possessing ‘LGBTQ’ watches could get you 3 years in prison 2023-08-10

Government bans some products by Swiss watchmaker Swatch, saying they could harm morality.

Three months after cyclone, Myanmar’s Rakhine state sees little aid
Three months after cyclone, Myanmar’s Rakhine state sees little aid 2023-08-10

‘We are trying to rehabilitate on a self-help basis,’ one resident says.

Analysts: Proposed replacement of Bangladesh law used to muzzle dissent much the same
Analysts: Proposed replacement of Bangladesh law used to muzzle dissent much the same 2023-08-10

New bill retains harsh punishment for so-called propaganda against the nation’s father.

US to open expanded aid mission to Pacific island countries
US to open expanded aid mission to Pacific island countries 2023-08-10

Top aid official to visit PNG as Chinese navy’s Peace Ark hospital ship tours Pacific island countries.

Indonesia’s Aceh bans unrelated men and women from being together in public
Indonesia’s Aceh bans unrelated men and women from being together in public 2023-08-11

The new measures are meant to reduce immorality, say authorities in the country’s only Sharia-ruled province.

Philippine environmentalists praise suspension of Chinese reclamation projects in Manila Bay
Philippine environmentalists praise suspension of Chinese reclamation projects in Manila Bay 2023-08-11

The Marcos administration has suspended the projects, pending an environmental review.

Malaysia bans ‘LGBTQ+’ Swatch watches | Thailand’s betrayal drink | Jakarta battles toxic air
Malaysia bans ‘LGBTQ+’ Swatch watches | Thailand’s betrayal drink | Jakarta battles toxic air 2023-08-11

Owning an ‘LGBTQ+’ Swatch watch could get you jailed for 3 years in Malaysia, how a chocolate mint drink in Thailand became a political statement, Jakarta ...

Indian authorities collect biometric data from Myanmar refugees
Indian authorities collect biometric data from Myanmar refugees 2023-08-11

Human rights organizations are concerned the data could be used against the refugees.

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