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Beijing has repeatedly asserted its jurisdiction over Scarborough Shoal, which lies within Manila’s exclusive economic zone.

Thich Minh Tue, whose fame drew the apparent ire of authorities, is on 2,700-kilometer barefoot pilgrimage.

If the Arakan Army allows their repatriation, Rohingya may not be safe from junta airstrikes.

The national legislature must now amend the election regulation to implement the Constitutional Court judgment, analysts said.

The Malaysian village that is being swallowed by the sea

This village in Terengganu, Malaysia, has seen its beach recede over the past 10 years, but in recent months - the coastal erosion has accelerated rapidly. ...

The move comes more than a month after the vice president allegedly threatened to kill her former political ally.

The waterway is expected to stay turbulent through the new year; we explore possible flashpoints.

Navigating the shared challenges of climate change, geostrategic tensions, political upheaval, disaster recovery and decolonization plus a 50th birthday party.

American firm ThorCon’s local unit says first nuclear power plant moving ahead, but one officials says no decision yet.

Bangladesh analysts, activists question deposed long-time leader’s ability to recover from pro-democracy protests in 2024.

The world’s largest coast guard ship arrived at the disputed area as China’s navy holds drills to exert air control.

Thich Minh Tue, who was an internet hero earlier this year, is on a pilgrimage by foot to India.

Fahmi Reza detained for a drawing of incoming governor – once accused of corruption – with ringgit note in mouth.

Ethnic rebel groups in Shan and Rakhine states dealt the military its biggest blows this year.

Residents fear the project’s impact on their homes, livelihoods and the ecosystem.

Few corroborate such claims but isolated incidents have occurred, administration and police acknowledge.

The project, expected to generate thrice the power of the Three Gorges Dam, is sparking concerns.

A year-old government policy allows establishments in select areas to stay open until 4 a.m.

Critics say the 39th American president should have been tougher on Beijing’s human rights practices.

Large-scale drills by China’s navy and air force took place as a U.S. naval ship patrolled nearby.

The Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crashed as it was trying to land during a flight from Bangkok.

Riots and massacres, natural disasters, decolonization and militarization, human rights and media freedom, politics and political corruption and the legacy of ...

But supporters of public caning under Sharia laws see it as a necessary move to uphold Islamic morals.

Bangkok’s move to allow half a million stateless people to become Thai citizens is a holiday gift, analyst Bridget Welsh writes.

While the West may not want PNG to add China to the family, the reality is it’s already happened.

Images taken by BenarNews photographers show democracy was tested to its limit in Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines.

Authorities plan to collect biometric data from the new refugee arrivals.

With global treaties long delayed, Mekong residents are trying to prevent plastic waste from destroying their environment.

The stories that captivated you in 2024

This year, BenarNews video journalists were on the ground capturing pivotal moments—from the turmoil in Bangladesh and the rising tensions in the South China ...

Manila rejects Beijing’s opposition to its planned acquisition of Typhon missile system.