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Fiji opposition says glitch with election app calls results into question
Fiji opposition says glitch with election app calls results into question 2022-12-14

An election official said an interrupted upload of data caused some votes to be misallocated.

Unable to return home, Rohingya risk their lives to leave refugee camps
Unable to return home, Rohingya risk their lives to leave refugee camps 2022-12-14

About 2,000 of the ethnic minority Muslims sailed from Bangladesh, Myanmar this year, UNHCR says.

Outcry from environmentalists forces Indonesia to block auction of islands
Outcry from environmentalists forces Indonesia to block auction of islands 2022-12-14

A local company, which had management rights over 100 islands, was working with Sotheby’s auction house.

Manila airs concern about Chinese boats ‘swarming’ in EEZ waters
Manila airs concern about Chinese boats ‘swarming’ in EEZ waters 2022-12-14

About 20 Chinese fishing boats were spotted in the vicinity of Sabina Shoal and Iroquois Reef, Philippine military source says.

Fiji election tests PM Bainimarama’s long hold on power
Fiji election tests PM Bainimarama’s long hold on power 2022-12-14

Voters are concerned about the rising cost of living while ethnic and religious divides remain in the background.

US, South Korea, Japan consolidate efforts against DPRK nuclear tests
US, South Korea, Japan consolidate efforts against DPRK nuclear tests 2022-12-13

Unlawful development of weapons along with Pyongyang’s malicious cyber programs are global concern, envoy says.

Malaysian court lifts stay on deporting 114 Myanmar nationals
Malaysian court lifts stay on deporting 114 Myanmar nationals 2022-12-13

Amnesty International says group includes children and asylum seekers.

In increasingly authoritarian Bangladesh, the opposition is back
In increasingly authoritarian Bangladesh, the opposition is back 2022-12-13

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party is resuming demonstrations as a direct challenge to an entrenched ruling party.

Philippine court convicts journalist of cyber libel
Philippine court convicts journalist of cyber libel 2022-12-13

Decision revives debate on decriminalizing libel laws, which critics say stifle political dissent.

Bali's water crisis threatens local culture, UNESCO sites
2022-12-13

The Indonesian island is facing a worsening water crisis from tourism development, population growth and water mismanagement.

Vanuatu signs security agreement with Australia, says no talks with China
Vanuatu signs security agreement with Australia, says no talks with China 2022-12-12

In apparent jab at secret China-Solomon Islands pact, Australia said the agreement would be made public.

Officials: New lighthouses in northernmost Philippines emphasize sovereignty amid Taiwan-China tensions
Officials: New lighthouses in northernmost Philippines emphasize sovereignty amid Taiwan-China tensions 2022-12-12

One of four beacons is on an island less than 100 miles from Taiwanese territory.

Indonesian activists welcome US sanctions on Chinese fishing boats over labor abuse
Indonesian activists welcome US sanctions on Chinese fishing boats over labor abuse 2022-12-12

The National Human Rights Commission says Jakarta should strengthen monitoring system for placement of crew members.

Thai military drops plan to exhume corpse for DNA testing
Thai military drops plan to exhume corpse for DNA testing 2022-12-12

Authorities wanted to perform DNA testing on body identified as BRN member Yahree Dueloh.

Duterte spiritual adviser Quiboloy calls US sanctions ‘outrageous’
Duterte spiritual adviser Quiboloy calls US sanctions ‘outrageous’ 2022-12-12

The influential pastor is accused of serious rights abuses that his lawyers deny as mere allegations.

With key leaders arrested, BNP supporters flock to big Dhaka rally
With key leaders arrested, BNP supporters flock to big Dhaka rally 2022-12-09

U.S. National Security Council meanwhile calls for investigations into reports about political violence in Bangladesh.

US issues slew of sanctions ahead of Human Rights Day
US issues slew of sanctions ahead of Human Rights Day 2022-12-09

Chinese fisheries operators, Tibet’s police chief and North Korean security forces are among those targeted.

Activists blame Indonesian police, soldiers for dozens of extrajudicial killings
Activists blame Indonesian police, soldiers for dozens of extrajudicial killings 2022-12-09

KontraS, Amnesty International issue reports a day before international Human Rights Day.

Marcos confident Philippines can avoid recession despite high inflation
Marcos confident Philippines can avoid recession despite high inflation 2022-12-09

The president cited falling unemployment rates and a focus on job creation as having positive effects on the economy.

Thai soldiers kill suspected drug traffickers along Myanmar border
Thai soldiers kill suspected drug traffickers along Myanmar border 2022-12-08

The 15 slain men were part of a group that had crossed over from Myanmar.

24 Rohingya leave Bangladesh for US
24 Rohingya leave Bangladesh for US 2022-12-08

They are the first in a group of 62 refugees in Bangladesh identified as candidates for resettlement in the United States.

Marcos relatives, allies in Congress back-pedal on controversial sovereign fund bill
Marcos relatives, allies in Congress back-pedal on controversial sovereign fund bill 2022-12-08

State pension funds will no longer be used as seed money for Maharlika Wealth Fund, the bill’s proponents say.

Papua New Guinea media council defends press role after government criticism
Papua New Guinea media council defends press role after government criticism 2022-12-07

Prime Minister James Marape said journalists were creating a bad perception of his government.

Australia calls for greater US trade focus in Asia
Australia calls for greater US trade focus in Asia 2022-12-07

Foreign Minister Penny Wong also called for caution on “nationalistic domestic posturing" in the U.S. and China.

BNP, police clash ahead of major Dhaka rally
BNP, police clash ahead of major Dhaka rally 2022-12-07

At least one party member died after being struck by a shotgun blast, official says.

Bali bombmaker paroled; suicide bomber kills 1 in attack on police station
Bali bombmaker paroled; suicide bomber kills 1 in attack on police station 2022-12-07

Umar Patek assembled the bombs used in Indonesia’s worst terror attack that killed 202 people.

Police arrest anti-drugs agency district chief, 3 others in sting
Police arrest anti-drugs agency district chief, 3 others in sting 2022-12-07

Methamphetamine valued at more than 9 million pesos seized, officials say.

Philippines welcomes Japanese jets in effort to strengthen military ties
Philippines welcomes Japanese jets in effort to strengthen military ties 2022-12-07

The two are exchanging air force planes to demonstrate their defense cooperation.

Australia, United States to invite Japan into three-way military exercises
Australia, United States to invite Japan into three-way military exercises 2022-12-06

Australia and Japan agreed in October to boost their security ties in response to a more assertive China.

Proposed Philippine sovereign wealth fund raises fears of corruption, mismanagement
Proposed Philippine sovereign wealth fund raises fears of corruption, mismanagement 2022-12-06

Relatives of the president who are in Congress introduced a bill patterned after similar funds in neighboring countries.

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