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Myanmar’s executions of political prisoners angers neighbors in SE Asia

Protesters rally in Bangkok as diplomats condemn the hangings of four Burmese dissidents.

Temblor in the northern part of Luzon was “very strong, stronger than usual,” President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says.

Detainees have been relocated to a center in Bangkok, prime minister’s chief security adviser tells BenarNews.

Regional bloc should suspend junta-ruled country de facto, even if its charter has no such provision, one analyst says.

The government is seeking $4.5 billion to shore up foreign reserves, a finance ministry official says.

Many people in Malaysia and Thailand want change, but the traditional political elites are pushing back – hard.

The aircraft carrier may pass close to Taiwan in a couple of days

Tent cities have sprung up in the Northern Philippines where communities lack electricity, safe drinking water.

Ismail Sabri Yaakob wants to remain prime minister longer so he can solidify standing before next polls, analysts say.

Regional bloc has “big decision” to make on rethinking approach to solving post-coup crisis, Saifuddin Abdullah says.

Alongside, Indonesia also gets U.S. $13 billion in investment pledges from economic partners China, Japan and South Korea.

“Playing with fire will only get you burned,” Chinese President Xi Jinping warns U.S. President Joe Biden.

Meanwhile, gunmen on a motorcycle fatally shot the father of a man suspected of killing three people.

Pacific nations want clear commitments at COP29 on loss and damage funds for climate adaptation from high-emitters.

Its line is around Scarborough Shoal, the South China Sea feature that lies within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone.

Violence has continued in New Caledonia despite France sending hundreds more police and troops.

U.S. Assistant State Secretary Daniel Kritenbrink went to Hanoi in the wake of a visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

“I can sleep more soundly at night,” former Sen. Leila de Lima said after a Metro Manila court ruled in her favor.

Manila’s defense chief criticizes Chinese coast guard’s “aggressive, illegal use of force” in recent standoff with Philippine navy personnel.

A Bangladeshi and a Filipino are among 10 heroes honored in Washington for efforts to help “thousands of people.”

The raids come amid an influx of workers from neighboring countries fleeing war, economic hardship.

Internet gambling has exploded in Indonesia, facilitated by the accessibility and anonymity of digital platforms.

The deployment of China Coast Guard ship 5901 follows a tense sea encounter between Filipino sailors and Chinese personnel.

Nearly 25,000 Chinese have taken advantage of the Malaysia My Second Home program offering long-term visas.

Indonesia’s Komnas Perempuan highlighted trauma, social stigma faced by women who survive attacks.

The killing of Roning Dolah highlights dangers faced by rights advocates in Thailand’s troubled southern border region, Amnesty International said.

In the first half of 2024, private media companies in Southeast Asia’s second largest economy axed about 300 jobs.

Unannounced visit by top Melanesian diplomat used by Indonesia to paint Papuan provinces as stable, despite recent deadly clashes.

Thailand had become Myanmar’s main source of arms acquired through the international financial system: envoy.