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Paris climate treaty exit, defunding WHO and foreign aid suspension strikes blow to US in Pacific as “trusted friend.”

Forced to adapt, many Mani people have accepted new ways, starting with government ID cards.

The soldiers are from five battalions in one western Myanmar township, the Arakan Army insurgent group said.

Simulation drills in the northern Philippines took place amid Manila’s row with Beijing in the South China Sea.

“I am worried that the situation will be even worse than in 2017,” says Tun Khin.

Treasury Department says it’s concerned about Washington-sanctioned Iranian oil being moved from ship to ship in Southeast Asian waters.

Tomas Ojea Quintana said Argentinian court will decide this year on whether to issue international arrest warrants for alleged perpetrators.

The Philippine military denies it is linked to an alleged agreement between Manila and Beijing over Second Thomas (Ayungin) Shoal.

As many as 100,000 candidates could register for 200 seats, Election Commission has said.

Manila accuses the Chinese embassy of violating the Philippines Anti-Wiretapping law if tape is real.

Children as young as 12 have been kidnapped to fight in their homeland, refugees said.

Experts on the conflict-ridden region said violence there would increase if security forces received more weapons.

Fundamental issues remain over the question to be put to parliament and the voting majority needed.

As prime minister he took the oath of allegiance and his actions were a breach of public trust, the High Court judge said.

In response to American allegations that Malaysian entities are funding terrorism, Kuala Lumpur says it firmly opposes militant financing.

Hailed as a success by the Thai government, the pilot project could see another expansion.

The demand, made by National Security Adviser Eduardo Año, comes amid heightened tensions in maritime row.

In 2018, police seized U.S. $217.4 million in luxury goods, including more than 200 Hermès Birkin handbags, from Najib Razak’s properties.

Tensions loom as Canberra issued an alert about Chinese warships near Australia.

A Jolo native hopes to change perceptions that his island is a lawless hotbed of insurgents.

New president’s efforts to feed Indonesia could lead to additional violence in the restive region, analyst Zachary Abuza writes.

A decision on who will host the summit in 2026 may be made at COP29 by the end of this week.

Protestors presented a petition to parliament signed by more than 200,000 people to “kill the bill.”

Primary reason new president reappointed fiscally prudent finance minister was to assure investors government will not be profligate.

A vehicle developed by state-owned manufacturer will now be the official car for ministers and officials, President Prabowo Subianto announced.

Lower housing, education costs drive thousands to invest in housing units in northern Thailand.

During Lloyd Austin III’s Manila visit, the two countries signed a deal to share military information and defense technology.

Hundreds of Bangladeshis from different walks of life attend a series of discussions hosted by BenarNews.

The Philippine migrant worker, who was condemned over a drug conviction, will be transferred home as a prisoner, officials said.

The government has been on the frontline against scammers, but fundamental improvements are needed.