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Kicking up a fuss
Kicking up a fuss 2023-01-27
Vanuatu hopes to rebuild parliament of chiefs in time for regional festival
Vanuatu hopes to rebuild parliament of chiefs in time for regional festival 2023-02-05

Australian police forensics experts are assisting Vanuatu with the investigation into the suspicious fire.

Clamor at luxury hotel highlights Papua New Guineans’ struggle to find work
Clamor at luxury hotel highlights Papua New Guineans’ struggle to find work 2023-02-06

People are increasingly moving into towns and cities from remote highland areas but jobs in urban areas are scarce.

Myanmar migrants face being exploited under Thai deportation system
Myanmar migrants face being exploited under Thai deportation system 2023-02-06

Police bribes, harassment are part of everyday life for those who flee the war-torn country.

Video blogger convicted in first ruling under new Philippine sexual harassment law
Video blogger convicted in first ruling under new Philippine sexual harassment law 2023-02-06

He had mocked and threatened a female activist who criticized President Ferdinand Marcos.

Analysts don’t expect progress on South China Sea code despite Indonesia’s push
Analysts don’t expect progress on South China Sea code despite Indonesia’s push 2023-02-06

China’s increasing activities in waters of ASEAN claimant states don’t inspire trust, they say.

Marine, 7 militants killed in weekend clashes in southern Philippines
Marine, 7 militants killed in weekend clashes in southern Philippines 2023-02-06

Philippine police killed the suspects while searching for a man wanted in a police superintendent’s slaying.

Video of mother feeding baby coffee mix piques Indonesian president on malnutrition
Video of mother feeding baby coffee mix piques Indonesian president on malnutrition 2023-02-06

Woman couldn’t afford milk, and believed 3-in-1 mix that contained a small amount was good for her toddler.

Solomon Islands politician critical of China relations ousted as Malaita premier
Solomon Islands politician critical of China relations ousted as Malaita premier 2023-02-07

Under Suidani, Malaita province rejected China-funded projects but US assistance was slow to produce results.

China Coast Guard ‘harassed’ Philippine counterpart, security expert says
China Coast Guard ‘harassed’ Philippine counterpart, security expert says 2023-02-07

The Philippine Foreign Ministry says it is still investigating the second alleged incident in a week.

Philippines expels 2 Japanese suspects in high-profile robbery case
Philippines expels 2 Japanese suspects in high-profile robbery case 2023-02-07

They were deported a day ahead of President Marcos’ Tokyo visit.

Former Filipino poachers fight to protect turtles
2023-02-07

People who used to poach turtles now are at the forefront of conservation on the beaches of La Union province in the northern Philippines.

Rebels take New Zealand pilot hostage in Indonesia’s Papua province
Rebels take New Zealand pilot hostage in Indonesia’s Papua province 2023-02-07

Separatists set fire to a Susi Air plane in remote Nduga regency.

Indonesian forces search for NZ pilot taken hostage by Papuan rebels
Indonesian forces search for NZ pilot taken hostage by Papuan rebels 2023-02-08

Meanwhile, the military evacuates 15 workers whom separatists had threatened to kill in Nduga regency’s Paro district.

Philippines’ Marcos visits Japan amid geopolitical, regional tensions
Philippines’ Marcos visits Japan amid geopolitical, regional tensions 2023-02-08

Trade and security will be prominent in bilateral talks during his trip, analysts say.

Philippines appeals ICC decision to proceed with probe into Duterte’s drug war
Philippines appeals ICC decision to proceed with probe into Duterte’s drug war 2023-02-08

“The relief being sought is a reversal of the decision,” Manila says.

Amnesty Intl: Thai authorities used intimidation, surveillance on child protesters
Amnesty Intl: Thai authorities used intimidation, surveillance on child protesters 2023-02-08

Nearly 300 people under 18 have been charged with sedition or royal defamation since 2020 for anti-government protests.

Brewing away the pain from Philippines' drug war
2023-02-08

Relatives of Filipinos killed in a crackdown during the Duterte administration operate a mobile coffee shop to share their stories and support grieving ...

Graphika report: China’s deepfake anchors spread disinformation on social media
Graphika report: China’s deepfake anchors spread disinformation on social media 2023-02-08

AI anchors are bolstering Beijing’s propaganda and badmouthing Washington, U.S. research group says.

Anwar: Malaysia won’t condone violence to resolve Thai Deep South conflict
Anwar: Malaysia won’t condone violence to resolve Thai Deep South conflict 2023-02-09

Both countries must understand importance of peace to arrive at a solution, he adds, while on visit to Thailand.

Philippines, Japan strengthen defense alliance over ‘challenging regional security environment’
Philippines, Japan strengthen defense alliance over ‘challenging regional security environment’ 2023-02-09

On his trip to Tokyo, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. also met with executives of semiconductor manufacturing firms.

Indonesian ex-general: Any military envoy to Myanmar must meet all parties
Indonesian ex-general: Any military envoy to Myanmar must meet all parties 2023-02-09

Person should also support civilian control, says Agus Widjojo who once helped Myanmar transition to democracy.

Woman who stowed away on Fiji Airways flight won’t be charged
Woman who stowed away on Fiji Airways flight won’t be charged 2023-02-09

Samoan police said flight attendants discovered the woman asleep in a lavatory after the plane landed in Fiji.

Papua New Guinea police role in Solomon Islands formalized by new agreement
Papua New Guinea police role in Solomon Islands formalized by new agreement 2023-02-09

The Solomon Islands government requested help from other countries after anti-China riots in 2021.

Philippines, US to hold larger joint army exercises amid regional tensions
Philippines, US to hold larger joint army exercises amid regional tensions 2023-02-10

Around 3,000 troops from both countries will participate this year, up from 2,200 last year.

Polls put Thaksin’s daughter ahead of ex-junta leaders in Thai election build-up
Polls put Thaksin’s daughter ahead of ex-junta leaders in Thai election build-up 2023-02-10

Electoral rules, military intervention could prevent the opposition from taking power, observers warn.

Five dead in shooting rampage inside Philippine army camp
Five dead in shooting rampage inside Philippine army camp 2023-02-11

The suspect shot fellow soldiers while they were sleeping before being killed himself.

Death toll in brazen Philippine shooting now at 9: police
Death toll in brazen Philippine shooting now at 9: police 2023-03-05

A fourth suspect in the attack has been slain in a shootout.

Vanuatu declares emergency, takes stock of damage after double blow from cyclones
Vanuatu declares emergency, takes stock of damage after double blow from cyclones 2023-03-06

Meteorologists say La Niña can cause a higher number of cyclones in southwestern Pacific.

Filipino transport workers go on strike to oppose end of iconic jeepney
Filipino transport workers go on strike to oppose end of iconic jeepney 2023-03-06

The colorful vehicles, whose origins date to U.S-made military jeeps during World War II, are considered a part of Philippine life.

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