Search results 11719 items matching your search terms. Relevance Date (newest first) Past 24 Hours Past 7 Days Past 60 Days Last 12 Months Marshall Islands wins UN Human Rights Council seat with climate, nuclear justice agenda 2024-10-10 President Hilda Heine says all nations must be accountable “without exception or double standard.” Study: Indonesian police reforms stalled, ‘culture of violence’ persists 2024-10-09 Meanwhile, a pending police reforms bill contains proposals that would only give the force even more powers. Philippines’ anti-graft court dismisses $5M ill-gotten wealth case against the Marcoses 2024-10-09 It’s another legal victory for the Marcos family, whose heir currently serves as president of the Philippines. Mekong commission delays release of river flood warning app 2024-10-09 Smartphone app was to go live by August, but a new release date has not been announced. Malaysia’s Anwar calls for a united ASEAN amid rising ‘global tensions’ 2024-10-09 The prime minister says divisions among members of the Southeast Asian bloc run the risk of being exploited. Philippines proposes bilateral mechanism with Malaysia for undocumented Filipinos in Sabah 2024-10-09 Hundreds of thousands of undocumented Filipinos live in Sabah, a Borneo region also claimed by the Philippines. Human rights concerns overshadow Thailand’s bid for admission to UN body 2024-10-09 Campaigners say Vietnamese activist’s possible extradition shows government must do more in order to gain entry on Human Rights Council. French Polynesian president asks UN to bring France into decolonization talks 2024-10-09 Any United Nations’ role in negotiating the territory’s self-determination aspirations is rejected by France. Ex-cult member reflects on life inside banned Malaysian sect 2024-10-08 “No one cares” about children, the former al-Arqam member tells BenarNews amid a child-abuse scandal surrounding the banned sect and its offshoots. ASEAN faces tests in tackling South China Sea tensions, Myanmar war 2024-10-08 Leaders of the 10-member bloc gather in Laos to address regional tensions that threaten the group’s unity, relevance. 6 countries hold joint naval drills off Philippines amid tensions with Beijing 2024-10-08 Navies from the Philippines, United States and four allies are staging a large-scale exercise off Luzon island. Report: Widespread corruption plagues Indonesia’s booming nickel industry 2024-10-07 Chinese businesses benefit from bad practices by virtue of their outsized presence in the sector, China-Global South Project reports. Thais demand overhaul of public transportation safety following fatal bus fire 2024-10-07 A preliminary probe found the bus had 11 compressed natural gas tanks, five more than allowed. Philippines, South Korea boost ties amid threats on their respective borders 2024-10-07 The two Asian nations mark 75 years of diplomatic relations by raising ties to a strategic partnership. Oil spill fears after fuel-laden New Zealand navy ship sinks in Samoa 2024-10-07 Seventy-five people were rescued from the HMNZS Manawanui after it hit a reef just off the coastline. Here’s why Indonesia’s Jokowi is hugely popular despite criticism he undermined democracy 2024-10-04 New survey says a majority are pleased he controlled inflation and provided incentives such as cash handouts. Malaysia’s Anwar promises Bangladeshi migrant workers will be treated fairly 2024-10-04 During Dhaka visit with interim leader Yunus, Anwar says migrants cannot be treated like slaves. Philippines slams alleged Chinese attack on Vietnamese fishermen 2024-10-04 China denies using excessive force against a Vietnamese fishing boat in Paracel Islands incident on Sept. 29. ‘I can’t sleep at night,’ says Bangladeshi teen casualty of anti-Hasina protests 2024-10-04 Student Rifat Hawladar is among young people who’ve had limbs amputated as a result of being shot during protests in July and August. PNG, Bougainville optimistic special moderator can guide ‘peaceful’ independence process 2024-10-03 Dispute centers on PNG parliamentary impasse to ratify 97.7% referendum vote for creating a new nation. Bangladesh finds infamous ‘secret’ detention center at intelligence agency HQ 2024-10-03 Inquiry commission also said more than 400 complaints filed so far on enforced disappearances during Hasina years. Authorities charge activists, students over mock referendum on Thailand’s Deep South 2024-10-03 The police action over a 2023 event sparks concerns about civil liberties in the conflict-ridden region. US presidential elections: Implications for Manila-Washington alliance, South China Sea 2024-10-03 As Election Day nears, analysts assess how each candidate’s administration could affect security cooperation, territorial claims. Despite constant hovering by Chinese ships, Malaysia expands South China Sea drilling 2024-10-02 But Beijing may “ratchet up the pressure” as Malaysia widens drilling operations further, says a U.S. think-tank report. Shot while protesting, now they’re amputees 2024-10-02 In July, security forces in Bangladesh opened fire on people protesting discriminatory government job quotas. Some of those bullets left protesters with ... Malaysia deports Cambodian worker for calling Hun Sen ‘despicable’ 2024-10-02 Nuon Toeun was arrested just a few days after posting about former PM on Facebook. Inside Bamban: A small Philippine farming town and its mysterious hub 2024-10-02 BenarNews visits a sleepy, rural town thrust into the national spotlight over its former mayor, Alice Guo. A conservation treasure is threatened by Indonesian plans for food security 2024-10-02 Military-led project also risks stirring resentment in the easternmost Papua region, researchers say. About 200,000 Myanmar workers detained in Thai immigration crackdown 2024-10-02 Authorities inspected documents at workplaces, deported some workers and fined others during the initiative. French PM scraps divisive New Caledonia electoral change after months of unrest 2024-10-02 Violence erupted in May leaving 13 dead, the economy crippled and the territory under curfew. Previous 30 items 1 ... 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 ... 391 Next 30 items
Search results 11719 items matching your search terms. Relevance Date (newest first) Past 24 Hours Past 7 Days Past 60 Days Last 12 Months Marshall Islands wins UN Human Rights Council seat with climate, nuclear justice agenda 2024-10-10 President Hilda Heine says all nations must be accountable “without exception or double standard.” Study: Indonesian police reforms stalled, ‘culture of violence’ persists 2024-10-09 Meanwhile, a pending police reforms bill contains proposals that would only give the force even more powers. Philippines’ anti-graft court dismisses $5M ill-gotten wealth case against the Marcoses 2024-10-09 It’s another legal victory for the Marcos family, whose heir currently serves as president of the Philippines. Mekong commission delays release of river flood warning app 2024-10-09 Smartphone app was to go live by August, but a new release date has not been announced. Malaysia’s Anwar calls for a united ASEAN amid rising ‘global tensions’ 2024-10-09 The prime minister says divisions among members of the Southeast Asian bloc run the risk of being exploited. Philippines proposes bilateral mechanism with Malaysia for undocumented Filipinos in Sabah 2024-10-09 Hundreds of thousands of undocumented Filipinos live in Sabah, a Borneo region also claimed by the Philippines. Human rights concerns overshadow Thailand’s bid for admission to UN body 2024-10-09 Campaigners say Vietnamese activist’s possible extradition shows government must do more in order to gain entry on Human Rights Council. French Polynesian president asks UN to bring France into decolonization talks 2024-10-09 Any United Nations’ role in negotiating the territory’s self-determination aspirations is rejected by France. Ex-cult member reflects on life inside banned Malaysian sect 2024-10-08 “No one cares” about children, the former al-Arqam member tells BenarNews amid a child-abuse scandal surrounding the banned sect and its offshoots. ASEAN faces tests in tackling South China Sea tensions, Myanmar war 2024-10-08 Leaders of the 10-member bloc gather in Laos to address regional tensions that threaten the group’s unity, relevance. 6 countries hold joint naval drills off Philippines amid tensions with Beijing 2024-10-08 Navies from the Philippines, United States and four allies are staging a large-scale exercise off Luzon island. Report: Widespread corruption plagues Indonesia’s booming nickel industry 2024-10-07 Chinese businesses benefit from bad practices by virtue of their outsized presence in the sector, China-Global South Project reports. Thais demand overhaul of public transportation safety following fatal bus fire 2024-10-07 A preliminary probe found the bus had 11 compressed natural gas tanks, five more than allowed. Philippines, South Korea boost ties amid threats on their respective borders 2024-10-07 The two Asian nations mark 75 years of diplomatic relations by raising ties to a strategic partnership. Oil spill fears after fuel-laden New Zealand navy ship sinks in Samoa 2024-10-07 Seventy-five people were rescued from the HMNZS Manawanui after it hit a reef just off the coastline. Here’s why Indonesia’s Jokowi is hugely popular despite criticism he undermined democracy 2024-10-04 New survey says a majority are pleased he controlled inflation and provided incentives such as cash handouts. Malaysia’s Anwar promises Bangladeshi migrant workers will be treated fairly 2024-10-04 During Dhaka visit with interim leader Yunus, Anwar says migrants cannot be treated like slaves. Philippines slams alleged Chinese attack on Vietnamese fishermen 2024-10-04 China denies using excessive force against a Vietnamese fishing boat in Paracel Islands incident on Sept. 29. ‘I can’t sleep at night,’ says Bangladeshi teen casualty of anti-Hasina protests 2024-10-04 Student Rifat Hawladar is among young people who’ve had limbs amputated as a result of being shot during protests in July and August. PNG, Bougainville optimistic special moderator can guide ‘peaceful’ independence process 2024-10-03 Dispute centers on PNG parliamentary impasse to ratify 97.7% referendum vote for creating a new nation. Bangladesh finds infamous ‘secret’ detention center at intelligence agency HQ 2024-10-03 Inquiry commission also said more than 400 complaints filed so far on enforced disappearances during Hasina years. Authorities charge activists, students over mock referendum on Thailand’s Deep South 2024-10-03 The police action over a 2023 event sparks concerns about civil liberties in the conflict-ridden region. US presidential elections: Implications for Manila-Washington alliance, South China Sea 2024-10-03 As Election Day nears, analysts assess how each candidate’s administration could affect security cooperation, territorial claims. Despite constant hovering by Chinese ships, Malaysia expands South China Sea drilling 2024-10-02 But Beijing may “ratchet up the pressure” as Malaysia widens drilling operations further, says a U.S. think-tank report. Shot while protesting, now they’re amputees 2024-10-02 In July, security forces in Bangladesh opened fire on people protesting discriminatory government job quotas. Some of those bullets left protesters with ... Malaysia deports Cambodian worker for calling Hun Sen ‘despicable’ 2024-10-02 Nuon Toeun was arrested just a few days after posting about former PM on Facebook. Inside Bamban: A small Philippine farming town and its mysterious hub 2024-10-02 BenarNews visits a sleepy, rural town thrust into the national spotlight over its former mayor, Alice Guo. A conservation treasure is threatened by Indonesian plans for food security 2024-10-02 Military-led project also risks stirring resentment in the easternmost Papua region, researchers say. About 200,000 Myanmar workers detained in Thai immigration crackdown 2024-10-02 Authorities inspected documents at workplaces, deported some workers and fined others during the initiative. French PM scraps divisive New Caledonia electoral change after months of unrest 2024-10-02 Violence erupted in May leaving 13 dead, the economy crippled and the territory under curfew. Previous 30 items 1 ... 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 ... 391 Next 30 items
