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BRN rebels deal blow to Thai hopes for Buddhist Lent ceasefire
BRN rebels deal blow to Thai hopes for Buddhist Lent ceasefire 2022-08-21

Apart from last week’s coordinated attacks, peace talks took a sour turn, security analyst Don Pathan writes.

Philippine schools welcome 20M students back after more than 2 years 2022-08-22

Parents express excitement for their children’s return to classrooms, anxiety over the pandemic.

Guantanamo court sets pre-trial hearing for suspects in Bali bombings
Guantanamo court sets pre-trial hearing for suspects in Bali bombings 2022-08-22

Held at a U.S. military prison in Cuba since 2006, the trio have been in court only once.

Prison for ex-PM Najib as top court upholds guilty verdict in 1MDB-linked case
Prison for ex-PM Najib as top court upholds guilty verdict in 1MDB-linked case 2022-08-23

Former leader has been sentenced to 12 years for abuse of power, criminal breach of trust and money-laundering.

China likely to beef up navy with aircraft carriers, submarines
China likely to beef up navy with aircraft carriers, submarines 2022-08-23

A U.S. report says Beijing could add bombers, fighter aircraft in the next decade.

Court suspends Thai PM Prayuth until it decides on his term limit
Court suspends Thai PM Prayuth until it decides on his term limit 2022-08-24

The court is weighing a petition by opposition lawmakers who say the constitution restricts a prime minister to eight years in office.

Refugees: ARSA rebels threaten Rohingya leaders who push for repatriation
Refugees: ARSA rebels threaten Rohingya leaders who push for repatriation 2022-08-24

Residents of sprawling refugee camps along Bangladesh’s border with Myanmar say crime and violence are spreading.

UMNO move to back jailed Najib may make party stronger, analysts say
UMNO move to back jailed Najib may make party stronger, analysts say 2022-08-24

Party will push narrative that Najib was victimized, which may gain it voters’ sympathy, they say.

Show of support for Ukraine by Philippines-based foreign envoys angers Moscow
Show of support for Ukraine by Philippines-based foreign envoys angers Moscow 2022-08-25

In a joint statement, diplomats from mostly Western countries deplore the Russian invasion.

Rohingya rally for repatriation on 5th anniversary of brutal crackdown
Rohingya rally for repatriation on 5th anniversary of brutal crackdown 2022-08-25

Thousands adopt the slogan “Hope is Home,” during demonstrations in Bangladesh camps.

Derailed: China-funded project stalls, becomes burden for southern Philippine residents
Derailed: China-funded project stalls, becomes burden for southern Philippine residents 2022-08-26

Mindanao Railway Project in southern Philippines has left many locals in debt and in a state of uncertainty.

Rohingya man in Indonesia: Life is sometimes ‘unbearable’
Rohingya man in Indonesia: Life is sometimes ‘unbearable’ 2022-08-26

Refugees receive a small U.N. stipend, but are not legally allowed to work or attend formal schools.

Analysts: Malaysian govt moving up budget debate signals possible snap polls
Analysts: Malaysian govt moving up budget debate signals possible snap polls 2022-08-26

A general election could be held this year “before the late December annual flooding season,” one analyst says.

Bangladesh halts construction of elevated bus line following deadly collapse
Bangladesh halts construction of elevated bus line following deadly collapse 2022-08-26

Chinese contractor is ordered to ensure safety after five died when girder crushed their car.

Sabah’s ‘green’ land deal with private Singaporean firm raises red flags
Sabah’s ‘green’ land deal with private Singaporean firm raises red flags 2022-05-23

Critics complain about secrecy and slight to rights of indigenous people who live on the forested land.

Scores rescued after deadly fire engulfs Philippine ferry
Scores rescued after deadly fire engulfs Philippine ferry 2022-05-23

Photographs from the coast guard showed passengers with life vests on in the water.

Former transport minister wins first Bangkok governor election in 9 years
Former transport minister wins first Bangkok governor election in 9 years 2022-05-23

The military-linked ruling parties’ poor performance could be a sign of waning national popularity, analysts say.

Marcos hosts meetings with international diplomats
Marcos hosts meetings with international diplomats 2022-05-23

The presumptive incoming Philippine leader meets with envoys and officials from foreign governments.

Biden unveils Indo-Pacific economic plan, 7 ASEAN countries to join
Biden unveils Indo-Pacific economic plan, 7 ASEAN countries to join 2022-05-23

Earlier, sources said only two Southeast Asian members were expected among initial countries joining negotiations under Indo-Pacific Economic Framework.

Jakarta summons UK envoy after flying of rainbow flag angers conservative groups
Jakarta summons UK envoy after flying of rainbow flag angers conservative groups 2022-05-23

Homosexuality is not a crime in world’s largest Muslim-majority country, except in Aceh province which has sharia law.

Indonesian military chief: Soldiers named as suspects after 6 died in cages
Indonesian military chief: Soldiers named as suspects after 6 died in cages 2022-05-23

Dozens of people were locked up in the home of a regency chief, nation’s military chief alleges.

Biden warns China over Taiwan invasion threat, drawing parallel with Ukraine
Biden warns China over Taiwan invasion threat, drawing parallel with Ukraine 2022-05-23

U.S. president says Washington has a commitment to defend Taiwan, which lives under the threat of annexation by China.

At least a dozen Rohingya die when boat capsizes off Myanmar coast
At least a dozen Rohingya die when boat capsizes off Myanmar coast 2022-05-23

About 90 people, including women and children, were aboard the boat heading to Malaysia.

At Tokyo talks, Quad countries share concerns about Ukraine, Taiwan
2022-05-24

The leaders of Japan, India, the U.S. and Australia - including new Australian PM Anthony Albanese - met in the Japanese capital.

Marawi’s displaced residents call on incoming president to help them come home
Marawi’s displaced residents call on incoming president to help them come home 2022-05-24

One local leader gives Ferdinand Marcos Jr. a December 2022 deadline to get things done.

US Navy: ‘Unit-level errors and omissions’ led to grounding of nuclear-powered sub
US Navy: ‘Unit-level errors and omissions’ led to grounding of nuclear-powered sub 2022-05-24

Three top commanders of the USS Connecticut were sacked after the accident in the South China Sea.

Indonesia may outlaw gay sex amid growing anti-LGBTQ sentiment
Indonesia may outlaw gay sex amid growing anti-LGBTQ sentiment 2022-05-24
Australia, India, Japan, US end ‘Quad’ summit with eyes on China
Australia, India, Japan, US end ‘Quad’ summit with eyes on China 2022-05-24

Beijing accuses the group of ‘building small cliques and stoking bloc confrontation.’

UNHCR chief: World must not forget Rohingya refugees amid Ukraine crisis
UNHCR chief: World must not forget Rohingya refugees amid Ukraine crisis 2022-05-25

“I will put maximum pressure on all donor partners,” Filippo Grandi says.

Philippine Congress officially declares Marcos new president
Philippine Congress officially declares Marcos new president 2022-05-25

The president-elect called on the nation to pray for him to do well.

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