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Indonesia welcomes Netherlands recognizing its independence was in 1945, not 1949
Indonesia welcomes Netherlands recognizing its independence was in 1945, not 1949 2023-06-15

But questions linger about whether the Dutch are conceding to having committed war crimes in Indonesia.

Indonesia defends purchase of used fighter jets from Qatar
Indonesia defends purchase of used fighter jets from Qatar 2023-06-14

Jokowi administration says country needs more combat-ready aircraft, but analysts express concern about cost, condition of aging planes.

Chinese navy ship visits Philippines amid heightened tensions
Chinese navy ship visits Philippines amid heightened tensions 2023-06-14

The visit comes after a number of ‘dangerous’ encounters in the South China Sea.

Islamic State leader for Southeast Asia killed in Marawi
Islamic State leader for Southeast Asia killed in Marawi 2023-06-14

Abu Zacharia was identified as emir of the extremist group in the Philippines.

Rapes, massacres detailed in Rohingya genocide case against Myanmar authorities
Rapes, massacres detailed in Rohingya genocide case against Myanmar authorities 2023-06-13

Argentine case, under “universal jurisdiction,” aims to hold Burmese leaders accountable.

In the shadow of a Philippine volcano, scenes from people's lives
In the shadow of a Philippine volcano, scenes from people's lives 2023-06-13

Thousands of residents near the volcano have been evacuated because of “increasing unrest.”

Indonesia: China-funded high-speed rail project set for limited August launch
Indonesia: China-funded high-speed rail project set for limited August launch 2023-06-13

Officials did not say when the Jakarta-Bandung service will begin commercial operations.

Malaysia, Indonesia still in talks over maritime border, says PM Anwar
Malaysia, Indonesia still in talks over maritime border, says PM Anwar 2023-06-13

Malaysia’s Anwar says last week’s agreements do not include disputed areas in Sulawesi Sea and Sebatik Island.

Bangladesh anti-graft-agency files charges in decade-old embezzlement case
Bangladesh anti-graft-agency files charges in decade-old embezzlement case 2023-06-12

Ex-chairman of defrauded bank, who is said to be close to ruling Awami League, is among those charged.

Thai election commission announces investigation of Move Forward Party leader
Thai election commission announces investigation of Move Forward Party leader 2023-06-12

Meanwhile, the party alleges that minutes of meeting of media company at center of probe were changed to hurt candidate.

Filipinos demand the right to divorce
2023-06-12

Philippine mother-of-three Stella Sibonga is desperate to end a marriage she never wanted. But divorce in the Catholic-majority Philippines is illegal, and a ...

Whistle-blower: Indonesia may have used Israeli malware to spy on political opponents
Whistle-blower: Indonesia may have used Israeli malware to spy on political opponents 2023-06-12

Businessman who’s now a minister allegedly used Pegasus spyware to tilt 2019 polls in president’s favor, IndonesiaLeaks says.

Recap news this week
Recap news this week 2023-06-09

This week, a Singapore-born comedian’s joke about MH370 angered Malaysia, one of the Philippines’ most active volcanoes is about to blow, and guess where ...

Philippines evacuates thousands from Mayon volcano’s danger zone
Philippines evacuates thousands from Mayon volcano’s danger zone 2023-06-09

Sitting on the “Ring of Fire,” the archipelago is prone to seismic, volcanic activities.

Indonesian police arrest human trafficking suspects, rescue 123 workers headed to Malaysia
Indonesian police arrest human trafficking suspects, rescue 123 workers headed to Malaysia 2023-06-09

Indonesia is one of the world’s largest sources for migrant workers, according to the World Bank.

Hun Sen not concerned Cambodian workers will be forced from Thailand
Hun Sen not concerned Cambodian workers will be forced from Thailand 2023-06-09

Previously, the Cambodian leader worried that the new Thai government would target migrant workers.

The metaverse won’t save Tuvalu from higher seas, but land reclamation might
The metaverse won’t save Tuvalu from higher seas, but land reclamation might 2023-06-08

To survive sea-level rise, the Pacific island nation has a plan to more than double the size of its main island.

Dozens injured in Bangladesh as BNP stages protests against electricity cuts
Dozens injured in Bangladesh as BNP stages protests against electricity cuts 2023-06-08

Party leaders claim supporters of the ruling Awami League attacked them, but police say they received no complaints.

Laos to proceed with seventh Mekong dam despite impact concerns
Laos to proceed with seventh Mekong dam despite impact concerns 2023-06-08

Affected residents of Laos and Thailand have had little say in the planning process.

How will Tuvalu save itself from higher seas?
2023-06-08

Tuvalu is the world’s fourth smallest country, four times smaller than Disney World, and it’s at risk of disappearing under rising sea levels. To preserve ...

ASEAN members to hold first joint drills in contested South China Sea
ASEAN members to hold first joint drills in contested South China Sea 2023-06-08

The non-combat exercises in September, near Indonesia’s Natuna Islands, are meant to show unity among bloc’s members.

Philippines raises alert level on Mayon volcano amid increasing activity
Philippines raises alert level on Mayon volcano amid increasing activity 2023-06-08

State volcanology agency says a hazardous eruption could be days away.

Argentine court hears allegations of genocide against Myanmar leaders
Argentine court hears allegations of genocide against Myanmar leaders 2023-06-07

Universal jurisdiction case to review accounts of rape and slaughter; complaint aims to hold perpetrators accountable.

Malaysia: Victory in Sulu case shows we were right to protect sovereignty
Malaysia: Victory in Sulu case shows we were right to protect sovereignty 2023-06-07

A French court ruled that the arbitrator who awarded purported Sulu sultan heirs U.S. $15 billion lacked jurisdiction.

Potential Thai PM forced to face Deep South insurgency question
Potential Thai PM forced to face Deep South insurgency question 2023-06-07

Move Forward’s Pita Limjaroenrat played it safe when reporters questioned him about possible concessions.

Philippine court denies bail to top Duterte critic de Lima
Philippine court denies bail to top Duterte critic de Lima 2023-06-07

The former senator’s attorneys will file a motion for reconsideration of the unexpected decision.

Fiji’s prime minister says policing agreement with China under review
Fiji’s prime minister says policing agreement with China under review 2023-06-07

The Pacific island nation is balancing economic ties with China and its traditional security relations with the West.

New Philippine defense chief sees ‘no problem’ with joint US patrols in South China Sea
New Philippine defense chief sees ‘no problem’ with joint US patrols in South China Sea 2023-06-07

Gilberto Teodoro says developing the Philippines’ defensive capabilities in the disputed sea is a top priority.

Indonesia: Jokowi to question defense minister about Ukraine proposal
Indonesia: Jokowi to question defense minister about Ukraine proposal 2023-06-06

Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue, Prabowo Subianto called for Russia, Ukraine to create a demilitarized zone.

Thai authority cuts electricity to 2 regions in southeastern Myanmar
Thai authority cuts electricity to 2 regions in southeastern Myanmar 2023-06-06

An armed ethnic Karen group threatened to close border crossings with Mae Sot in retaliation.

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