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Her announcement follows the demotion of former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo from senior deputy House speaker.

Enactment of the law passed in 2022 requires officers to videotape interrogations of suspects in custody.

Lao merchants hope for a stronger kip vs Thai baht and more tourism from across the border.

People with disabilities ready to help when disaster strikes

Do you know how to help people with disabilities during or after a disaster? Members of Difagana, a disaster relief group, will know what to do, as they have ...

Sources say the camp was key to supplying junta troops in Kayin state.

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka said cabinet had approved a repeal bill for parliament to vote on.

Beijing-based research institute warns of determined countermeasures from China.

The Southeast Asian nation could face sanctions imposed by international football’s governing body.

Difficult Ramadan for Rohingya as WFP cuts funding

From 1 March, the World Food Program cut its General Food Assistance vouchers for Rohingya from $12 to $10 per person per month, due to a funding shortfall. ...

Opponents have noted that Sheikh Hasina’s administration has increasingly targeted critics, journalists ahead of the national election.

Vanuatu championed the push for an international court opinion after Pacific islands law students advanced the idea.

The country “dissociates” itself from an excerpt acknowledging the court’s role in upholding accountability for “ the most serious crimes under international ...

The blaze that engulfed the M/V Mary Joy 3 occurred off Basilan island before it was put out.

“Thank you for burying and destroying our big dreams,” says a player on the Indonesian national squad.

The U.S. State Department’s Derek Chollet discusses how it is working with Southeast Asian partners to end the crisis.

Leading prime ministerial candidate Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced the birth as the countdown to voting begins.

The U.S. and Philippines, two longtime allies, look to build on “historic momentum” in bilateral ties.

Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum appeared in court on Tuesday after being charged with abuse of office.

U.S. President Joe Biden is expected to meet Pacific island leaders at a time of heightened rivalry with China.

Scenarios examined include Australian involvement in a U.S.-China war over Taiwan.

Daniel Suidani says agents of the Chinese state orchestrated his ouster after he proved uncooperative.

Warning comes after a near-collision between Philippine and Chinese vessels and as Ferdinand Marcos Jr. visits U.S.

Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines improved in the ranking while Bangladesh fell one spot.

Pheu Thai and Move Forward Party both seek votes from similar constituencies in May 14 national poll.

Armed forces commander threatens to execute those guilty of helping arm West Papua National Liberation Army insurgents.

Refugees say they are uninterested in moving back to camps.

The Philippine president says the U.S. has never asked Manila to contribute troops should war break out over Taiwan.

The ex-prime minister says his long-time rival falsely accused him of amassing wealth while in power.

The Burmese junta invited refugees to see housing constructed for their return.