Region

Ramos-Horta: ‘I never asked Kissinger to apologize’ for Indonesian invasion

Timorese President says he does not resent U.S. for supporting Jakarta’s 1975 takeover of former Portuguese colony.

Bangladesh

Bangladesh transport workers feel the heat from political opposition’s strikes, blockades

More than 200 buses and other vehicles have been torched in arson attacks coinciding with hartals launched by the BNP.

Philippines

Philippines plans summit to seek solutions to ease prison overcrowding

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is also expected to pardon 1,000 inmates on Christmas.

South China Sea

Indonesia to ramp up military spending amid regional security challenges

Southeast Asia’s largest country will boost its defense budget by 20%.

Thailand

17 Thai hostages freed by Hamas return home to families’ joyous tears

Six more freed Thais are still in an Israeli hospital for check-ups, while nine are still in captivity.

Bangladesh

Bangladesh transport workers feel the heat from political opposition’s strikes, blockades

More than 200 buses and other vehicles have been torched in arson attacks coinciding with hartals launched by the BNP.

What a resupply mission to the BRP Sierra Madre in the South China Sea is like

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