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Security officials did not allow local fishermen to help boat land and bring migrants ashore, rights activist says.

New policy became effective Nov. 26 on a trial basis but was publicized only last week.

Borneo Bound: Inside Indonesia’s Big Plan to Move its Capital A law slated for passage in early 2022 could put relocation in motion and line the pockets of ...

Delegates from Bangkok and Barisan Revolusi Nasional last met face-to-face in Kuala Lumpur in March 2020.

The hardest hit are Thitu (Pag-asa) Island and Southwest Cay.

Jakarta may have wanted to avoid American sanctions for purchasing military equipment from Moscow.

Concerns focus on depleted fish stocks, illegal cross-border trade.

The 30,000-hectare (116-square-mile) estate will be a hub for making batteries for electric cars and solar panels.

Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army members gunned down refugee activist Md. Muhib Ullah, Tom Andrews says.

They arrived in a Thai village on Sunday after escaping fighting between junta forces, Karen rebels.

Dhaka police are still looking for two of the six men sentenced in February for the attack on Avijit Roy and his wife.

Bangladesh at 50: Land of Joy, Land of Tears Fifty years ago, “Joy Bangla!” was a cry that rallied the people of what was then East Pakistan to break free ...

Both the Shandong and the Liaoning are taking part in drills in or near the contested waterway.

The coast guard, meanwhile, evacuated 29 foreigners who were trapped on Siargao Island, a popular surfing destination.

Bohol province, where more than 70 died, needs generators for water refilling stations.

Kuala Lumpur stopped bringing in workers over allegations of malpractice, high recruitment costs.

The military along with Red Cross, Greenpeace volunteers have reached regions ravaged by Typhoon Rai (Odette).

Nora is typically only seen in small village gatherings in the kingdom's south

The Maritime Enforcement Agency director says attempts have occurred daily since May 2020.

Beijing, meanwhile, accuses Washington of “saber-rattling and making provocations.”

Residents began to flee Myanmar’s Lay Kay Kaw township three days ago after junta forces captured more than 20 political activists.

Storm “totally devastated” Siargao Island, provincial governor says.

The current PM is consolidating power by punishing those who question or criticize her father, analysts say.

Family member cites violence in refugee camps as reason many risked the trip.

Minister for Islamic Affairs says many states are unwilling to change law to raise age to 18.

Rescuers moved about 100,000 people to safety after the storm made landfall at 1:30 p.m.

Political repression at home undermines prime minister’s effort to resolve crisis, critics say.

The frigate Bayern’s Indo-Pacific mission drew a rebuke from the Chinese government.

Secretary of state cuts short trip to Southeast Asia after fellow traveler tests positive for the coronavirus.