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New Zealand’s Ardern announces resignation as prime minister ahead of election
New Zealand’s Ardern announces resignation as prime minister ahead of election 2023-01-18

Jacinda Ardern raised the international profile of her remote South Pacific country but suffered waning popularity at home.

Marcos to Davos forum: Entered politics to cleanse family’s name
Marcos to Davos forum: Entered politics to cleanse family’s name 2023-01-19

A people-power revolt ousted his dictator father nearly 37 years ago.

Fiji resident: ‘Nobody can stop the water’
2023-01-19

Lavenia “Big Nana” McGoon, a longtime inhabitant of the largest Fijian island, fears that climate change will eventually force her family to move away.

Indonesia urges regional effort to address crisis of Rohingya stranded at sea
Indonesia urges regional effort to address crisis of Rohingya stranded at sea 2023-01-19

There has been “alarming rise” in deaths of persecuted Myanmar minority who fled via sea, U.N. says.

Critics pan Marcos administration’s efforts to quell high onion prices
Critics pan Marcos administration’s efforts to quell high onion prices 2023-01-19

Philippine senators call on the president to appoint an agriculture secretary to focus on crisis.

Myanmar junta chief, Thai official discuss military ties at beach resort
Myanmar junta chief, Thai official discuss military ties at beach resort 2023-01-19

Conflict along their 1,500-mile shared border, misfired shells, refugees entering Thailand likely on agenda.

Fiji’s new leader makes official trip abroad as tensions with military simmer
Fiji’s new leader makes official trip abroad as tensions with military simmer 2023-01-20

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka is hoping visit to Kiribati will convince the island nation to return to a regional forum.

Indonesian mother grieves toddler son's death from tainted cough syrup
2023-01-20

Siti Surhardiyati's 2-year-old son was one of 200 alleged victims, and she and other families have launced a class-action lawsuit against the government and ...

Presidential apology isn’t enough for families of victims of Indonesian rights abuses
Presidential apology isn’t enough for families of victims of Indonesian rights abuses 2023-01-20

“All we get are promises, and more promises,” says mother of teenager who was slain during anti-ethnic Chinese riots 25 years ago.

US will not make Philippines choose sides over China rivalry
US will not make Philippines choose sides over China rivalry 2023-01-20

“That’s not our game,” U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Daniel Kritenbrink says after 10th Bilateral Strategic Dialogue in Manila.

Ringing in the lunar new year
Ringing in the lunar new year 2023-01-20
Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr
Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr 2022-05-02

With COVID-19 restrictions lifted, Muslims are gathering in large numbers to mark the end of Ramadan.

Marcos seen as pro-China; Robredo will likely test Beijing ties
Marcos seen as pro-China; Robredo will likely test Beijing ties 2022-05-02

Analysts gauge the foreign policy implications of the May 9 presidential vote.

Vietnam protests China’s annual South China Sea summer fishing ban
Vietnam protests China’s annual South China Sea summer fishing ban 2022-05-02

Philippine officials have not responded to the latest 3½-month moratorium.

At bilateral meeting, Japanese, Thai PMs urge end to war in Ukraine
At bilateral meeting, Japanese, Thai PMs urge end to war in Ukraine 2022-05-02

Leaders also announce a defense equipment deal on 135th anniversary of diplomatic relations.

Philippines presidential race: the top five contenders
2022-05-02

On May 9, Filipinos will chose President Rodrigo Duterte's successor -- with polls pointing to one of these five as the next leader of the nation.

Convicted Awami League MP leaves country for medical treatment
Convicted Awami League MP leaves country for medical treatment 2022-05-03

Opposition officials question fairness, noting that former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia has been denied the ability to travel for medical care.

Filipino journalists, experts allege online attacks, disinformation from Marcos camp
Filipino journalists, experts allege online attacks, disinformation from Marcos camp 2022-05-03

The Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines group calls on social media giants to probe threats allegedly made on online platforms.

A free press for a free world
A free press for a free world 2022-05-03
The Philippines Votes 2022-05-03

Elections will take place at the national, provincial and municipal levels across the archipelago nation on May 9, but all eyes are on the race to succeed ...

Myanmar junta rejects ASEAN outreach to NUG shadow government
Myanmar junta rejects ASEAN outreach to NUG shadow government 2022-05-03

Sources say the military regime won’t allow ASEAN’s envoy to meet Aung San Suu Kyi.

China’s amphibious assault ship holds live-fire drills in South China Sea
China’s amphibious assault ship holds live-fire drills in South China Sea 2022-05-04

The Hainan, named after the island province, is China’s first Type 075 amphibious assault ship.

NGO: Video shows Thai military destroying footbridge used by Myanmar refugees
NGO: Video shows Thai military destroying footbridge used by Myanmar refugees 2022-05-04

Fortify Rights calls on Thai authorities to investigate the incident.

Young Filipinos stand to be a force in May 9 general election
Young Filipinos stand to be a force in May 9 general election 2022-05-05

A majority of youths are leaning toward voting for the son of a former dictator as president, polls show.

For martial law victims in Philippines, another Marcos presidency is unthinkable
For martial law victims in Philippines, another Marcos presidency is unthinkable 2022-05-06

Meanwhile, Muslim leaders in the south are split over support for late dictator’s namesake who is the frontrunner ahead of May 9 polls.

Victim of Philippine dictator angry as son leads polls
2022-05-06

Former political prisoner Cristina Bawagan still has the dress she wore the day she was arrested, tortured and sexually abused by soldiers during the brutal ...

Prayuth to attend US-ASEAN summit; won’t take sides in Ukraine war
Prayuth to attend US-ASEAN summit; won’t take sides in Ukraine war 2022-05-06

President Biden is pushing member nations to align over Russian invasion, China relations, analysts say.

After more firms quit, Myanmar junta claims Russia to enter energy industry
After more firms quit, Myanmar junta claims Russia to enter energy industry 2022-05-06

Recent exit of three companies from gas field looks bad for junta, which “craves international recognition,” says analyst.

ASEAN envoy says he will visit Myanmar in ‘next few weeks’
ASEAN envoy says he will visit Myanmar in ‘next few weeks’ 2022-05-06

The envoy, Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn, would be making his second visit after a trip in March.

Final campaign rallies bring Manila to standstill
Final campaign rallies bring Manila to standstill 2022-05-07

Hundreds of thousands of supporters of Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his closest rival, Leni Robredo, clog Philippine capital’s streets.

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