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Rebels killed, residents displaced in southern Philippines ahead of Ramadan

Two suspected BIFF militants were killed in a gunfight in Maguindanao del Sur, Philippine military says.

Uyghur migrants see no release after a decade in Thai cells

Rights groups call on the Thai government to defy China’s pressure and free them.

Renewal of close US ties good for regional security, Micronesian leaders say

U.S. President Joe Biden signed a government funding bill that includes $7.1 billion for three Pacific island allies.

In Southeast Asia, protecting the environment is its own hazard

Climate change could devastate the region, but that hasn’t stopped governments from targeting young activists.

Hike in food prices dampens Ramadan spirit in Bangladesh

Government is not monitoring hoarding or punishing unscrupulous businessmen who are profiting during the Muslim holy month, consumer association says.

Bougainville says PNG police appointment in breach of peace agreement

US offers Indonesia $2.49M grant for capital city move

Washington’s first effort to support the relocation from Jakarta is seen as effort to challenge Beijing.

Malaysian PM defends China again, says hindering its ascent will raise tensions

Anwar Ibrahim claps back at U.S. criticism of Malaysia’s ties with Beijing, saying he doesn’t have “China-phobia.”

Beijing condemns Manila’s Maritime Zones Act

Chinese spokesperson says the bill “severely violates China’s territorial sovereignty in the South China Sea.”

Two Filipino seafarers killed in Gulf of Aden missile attack

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. vowed to support families of crew members attacked by Houthi rebels.

Thai seminar with exiled Myanmar leaders signals shift in stance, say analysts

The event angered Myanmar’s junta and Thailand’s foreign minister abruptly canceled his speech.

ASEAN, Australia call for Gaza ceasefire, support UN agency for Palestinian refugees

Australia’s U.N. ambassador this week urged Israel to provide proof that some UNRWA staff had participated in Oct. 7 Hamas attack.

Malaysian court overturns graft conviction of state land agency’s former chairman

He is among several UMNO members to see corruption charges dropped since Anwar Ibrahim became PM.

Philippine president alarmed by Chinese attack in South China Sea

Water cannons injured four people on ship carrying supplies to Ayungin Shoal outpost.

Human Rights Watch report criticizes Malaysia on ‘abusive’ immigration detention centers

The home minister challenged the rights group’s findings about overcrowding at detention centers and treatment of children.