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Indonesia deports 2 associates of ex-mayor linked to illegal gaming in Philippines

Dismissed mayor Alice Guo remains at large, according to Philippine authorities.

Indonesian MPs drop election bill to aid Jokowi’s son following widespread protests

This means the Constitutional Court ruling hailed as victory for democracy stands ahead of regional votes.

What’s next for southern Thai peace talks after abrupt govt change?

The appointment of the first civilian to lead Thailand in negotiations with BRN rebels is up for renewal as a new government comes into being.

‘Shameful’: Ban on journalist during PNG visit by Indonesia’s Prabowo condemned

Indonesian embassy officials’ actions “an attack on Papua New Guinea’s independent media sector,” says media council.

Malaysia’s UMNO to contest Election-2027 under own symbol; analysts say ‘not so soon’

A shock by-election win renewed the party’s confidence, but in the near term, it needs alliance with other parties, observers say.

Media groups demand probe after top Thai politician slaps journalist

Thai PBS boss says reporters’ rights must be protected and safeguarded following assault by Prawit Wongsuwan.

‘Heads will roll’: Philippine President Marcos vows accountability after ex-mayor’s alleged escape

Immigration officials said Alice Guo may have left the country last month, but her lawyer insisted otherwise.

Thai police officer says he had no choice but to arrest Montagnard

Y Quynh Bdap is fighting extradition to Vietnam where he faces terrorism charges.

China’s Xi pledges closer ties with Fiji for ‘ocean of peace’

Sitiveni Rabuka is the latest Pacific island leader to visit Beijing in recent months.

Indonesian court’s electoral ruling may reshape politics, thwart ‘oligarchy’ of parties

And decision on minimum age to contest for governor and deputy, disqualified president's youngest son from expected Central Java candidacy.

Philippines agrees to host US visa processing center for Afghan refugees

The decision to host a limited number of Afghans reflects deeper ties with Washington.

Thailand: In the driver’s seat

Vietnam arrests Montagnard linked to refugees in Thailand for ‘undermining solidarity’

Y Po Mlo was accused of receiving information from Montagnard community members abroad.

Mass surrender over Papua New Guinea massacre as survivors live in limbo

Dozens now in custody over the killing of 26 villagers last month in remote swampland, police say.

200 unexploded WWII shells uncovered in Solomon Islands capital

Honiara is estimated to be littered with thousands of bombs and shells left behind on the battlefield after the six-month Battle of Guadalcanal ended in 1943.