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US, Philippines launch joint sea and air patrols

Announcement comes after President Marcos visits U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.

Muslim, Arab nations urge China to press Security Council on Gaza ceasefire

After Beijing trip, top diplomats from Indonesia and elsewhere plan to visit other permanent members of U.N. body to coax them into forcing Israel’s hand.

Boats carrying 525 Rohingya land in Indonesia’s Aceh region

One of the people-smuggling boats, with 249 aboard, had been pushed back to sea twice since Nov. 16.

Malaysia’s top court commutes first death sentences, life terms under amended law

Seven inmates on death row and four serving life-terms for drug crimes were given 30 years in prison.

Students shout slogans, hold signs and pride flags as they take part in an LGBT+ Pride vigil organized after India’s top court declined to legalize same-sex marriage, in New Delhi, Oct. 18, 2023.

Malaysian state to open Islamic ‘rehab center’ for same-sex convicts

The center in Johor, also meant for religious deviants, will “monitor” other Muslims from non-Sunni sects.

Malaysia’s top court commutes first death sentences, life terms under amended law

Seven inmates on death row and four serving life-terms for drug crimes were given 30 years in prison.

An F/A-18 Super Hornet prepares to take off from the carrier USS Carl Vinson in Philippine Sea waters, Nov. 5, 2023.

US, Japan put on show of force in joint naval drills

2023-11-27

Radio Free Asia reporters embedded on naval ships during Philippine Sea exercises in early November.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim attends a wreath-laying ceremony at Rizal Park, in Manila, during a visit to the Philippines, March 2, 2023.

Anwar proves naysayers wrong, emerges stronger after 1 year as Malaysian PM

2023-11-22

Now that he appears to have solidified his position, it’s time he made good on promised reforms, analysts say.

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