Story Archive
2024-12-27
But supporters of public caning under Sharia laws see it as a necessary move to uphold Islamic morals.
2024-12-26
Images taken by BenarNews photographers show democracy was tested to its limit in Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines.
2024-12-26
Authorities plan to collect biometric data from the new refugee arrivals.
2024-12-25
With global treaties long delayed, Mekong residents are trying to prevent plastic waste from destroying their environment.
2024-12-24
Manila rejects Beijing’s opposition to its planned acquisition of Typhon missile system.
2024-12-23
But smoothly navigating global rivalries in the current geopolitical scenario will be a daunting task, analysts said.
2024-12-23
Opposition fighter says there’s no trust in the military; Rohingya groups seek rights.
2024-12-20
Like other young people in Southeast Asia, Tu Anh Tu believed a recruiter’s job offer.
2024-12-20
The fall of the base will be a major blow for the junta days after it appointed a new defense minister.
2024-12-19
Several domestic lawsuits are also challenging unprecedented U.S. use of defense pact powers.
2024-12-19
They include alleged “brutal and methodical torture,” grisly murders and a complex system operating undetected for 15 years.
2024-12-19
Worldwide death toll from the disaster in the Indian Ocean climbed to 230,000; damage estimated at $13 billion.
2024-12-19
Activists say buoys to detect giant waves, warning systems are in place, but awareness is lacking.
2024-12-19
Images show few signs of devastation caused by waves topping out at over 160 feet.
2024-12-19
The new minister faces a crisis in Rakhine state and will oversee security for 2025 election.
