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Pro-democracy activists vow to rally again after constitutional amendments rejected.

Soaring infection rates plague Indonesia, Malaysia; Bangladesh fears winter surge.

Officials noted that a local developer failed to complete the four-island Melaka Gateway.

Discussions to return the thousands of refugees living in Bangladesh camps began three years ago.

In a new policy document, the country describes its strategy for the Indo-Pacific region as a “unique Dutch vision.”

Although outlawed, the militant group linked to al-Qaeda has ample funding and a recruiting pipeline.

With their deaths, the membership of the Islamic State-linked militant group has dropped to 11, police say.

Ronnie Villamor was the second Filipino reporter killed in less than week.

Still, workers should wait to see the program’s details before applying, a local rights group says.

A United Nations Special Rapporteur’s report includes allegation that the religious minority is surveilled.

For years Sufi singer Rita Dewan captivated millions of followers in Bangladesh with her haunting ballads. But accused of defaming Islam and targeted by ...

Security authorities need to take action against anyone who violates coronavirus health guidelines, President Jokowi says.

ASEAN calls Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership with China, four other nations its most ambitious trade agreement.

BenarNews traveled to flooded far northern areas of Luzon Island.

Considered one of the worst tropical storms on record, it killed as many as 500,000.

The National Security Strategy is to be released within 150 days of the Jan. 20 inauguration.

Typhoon Vamco (Ulysses) inundated many parts of the Philippine capital region and left dozens dead.

Officials identified one of the suspects as a top Islamic State lieutenant.

But 300 separate refugee families have agreed to move to the island, a senior official says.

The firm likely wants to leave because Dhaka refused to co-fund the program, he adds.

The madrassa in Dhaka will offer classes to 200 “third gender” students.

Nation will pay U.S. $2 billion for power the plant generates over 25 years, officials say.

Southeast Asian leaders take part in 37th ASEAN Summit, the second one held virtually in 2020.

Rescuers saved people trapped on rooftops as water levels rose to 15 feet.

China, other Asia-Pacific countries have negotiated the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement for eight years.

The clout of Muhammad Rizieq Shihab’s Islamic Defenders’ Front can be felt nationwide and in politics.

Philippine foreign secretary credits both countries for renewed stability in South China Sea region.

The suspect was an attorney and court clerk who apparently had recovered from COVID-19, authorities said.

Still, “slow deliberation” by these nations has prevented regional wars from breaking out, Malaysian foreign minister says.

Critics on social media had questioned the assembly, saying it was mixing religion and politics.