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Chinese researchers accuse Philippine ships of damaging coral growth at Sabina Shoal.

Pope Francis will visit Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, and Timor-Leste, where a church scandal rocked society.

“Mutelu,” the belief in lucky charms and spiritual objects, is big business in Thailand

Thailand’s economic growth has been sluggish, but one industry has been defying all odds - the “Mutelu” industry that caters to the demand for spiritual ...

Announcement comes as Indonesian and U.S. troops stage joint annual drills, along with eight other nations, in East Java.

The case stems from alleged efforts to assist Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya in fatal hit-and-run.

Families speak of hiding sons to prevent them from becoming cannon fodder.

The U.S. military commander for the Indo-Pacific has offered naval escorts for Manila’s resupply missions to disputed waters in the South China Sea.

Gen. Zhang Youxia and U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan agreed on a theater-level telephone call soon.

Analysts say PDI-P’s choice Pramono Anung may not have chance against Prabowo-backed coalition’s contender in November election.

Former President Duterte, allies deny accusations of ordering the killing of drug suspects and funding a controversial drug war.

A district official confirmed that a list of 173 potential victims has not been made public.

Timorese said commemoration was also a time to reflect on whether freedom has led to a better life.

Two Chinese and a Myanmar national have been trapped since tunnel caved in on Aug. 25.

The deal’s endorsement comes just a day after a bloc of Melanesian nations warned against misuse for geostrategic aims.

International observers were not invited to monitor the Pacific island nation’s elections.

State institutions have been weakened, seemingly so outgoing President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo can continue to influence politics, they add.

The case rests on the principle of universal jurisdiction.

The plant outside of Dhaka was owned by a member of former PM Sheikh Hasina’s cabinet.

The group says 100 Burmese junta soldiers were killed and dozens captured in three-day battle.

Gilberto Teodoro Jr. accuses Beijing of trying to divide the ASEAN bloc.

Tech giants Google, X and Apple complain that the proposal, effective Jan. 1, 2025, would deter innovation.

The secretary-general met with Pacific leaders in Tonga to issue a “global SOS” on climate change.

Challenges loom on all fronts for Muhammad Yunus’ administration.

Teow Wooi Huat is the first financial crime suspect in Thailand to be sent to China under a 1999 extradition treaty.

Manila said its vessel was on a humanitarian mission to Sabina Shoal when rammed by a Chinese ship.

Muhyiddin Yassin is expected to face sedition charge for allegedly undermining royal appointment of Anwar Ibrahim as prime minister.

Pacific leaders have expressed mounting frustration over how Paris has handled turmoil in New Caledonia.

The 18-member Pacific Island Forum’s importance as the peak regional diplomatic body is growing as geopolitical competition heats up in the Pacific Islands.

Caught in the crossfire, Rohingya are fleeing into Bangladesh, sometimes with deadly consequences.

Thailand announced it had detected the first known case in Asia of a new deadly strain after WHO classified the mpox outbreak as a public health emergency of ...