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UNICEF rings alarm over child abuse crisis in Pacific

Lack of government funding, religious and cultural barriers and drug use contribute to escalating human rights violations against children.

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EXPLAINED: What you need to know about Philippine Vice President Duterte’s upcoming trial

Sara Duterte has been impeached on various charges, including a threat to assassinate President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Thailand deports 40 Uyghurs to China despite fears of torture

Thailand said it agreed to send the Uyghurs back after China gave assurances for their safety.

Pacific transactionalism: Art of the diplomatic deal

Cook Islands' recent deals with China sees shift from soft to hard-edged diplomacy embedded in Pacific.

Malaysia calls for ASEAN defense industries to become inter-linked

Malaysian Defense Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin urged Southeast Asian nations to be less reliant on “external suppliers” for weapons and hardware.

Apple strikes deal with Indonesia, secures future market access for iPhones

Silicon Valley behemoth commits hundreds of millions of dollars in new investments in Indonesia, industry minister says.

Thai authorities detain 68 Montagnards during raid on funeral service

Many detainees hold UNHCR refugee cards in Thailand and had faced persecution in Vietnam.

Chinese, Philippine social media users at odds over claim on Palawan

Chinese commentators maintain it was earlier called Zheng He island after a famous explorer.

Filipino scientists turn volcanic ash into radiation-resistant building material

While more tests are needed, the discovery can offer a practical way to manage waste from natural disasters.

Q&A: Why an Argentina court filed a warrant for Aung San Suu Kyi’s arrest

Former U.N. rights rapporteur for Myanmar explains that the court must remain impartial in Rohingya genocide case.

A war that matters: Ukraine and Southeast Asia

Recent developments regarding sovereignty show the conflict has important implications for the region, analyst Bridget Welsh writes.

EXPLAINED: What is Danantara, Indonesia’s new state investment body?

It will consolidate funds from state-owned enterprises and use them for strategic projects, such as in renewable energy.

​​Cook Islands PM faces no-confidence vote after contentious China deals

Frustrated opposition party mounts challenge over “no consultation or transparency.”

Japan, Philippines strengthen defense ties amid ‘increasingly severe’ regional security situation

Manila is shoring up military partnerships with other nations as it seeks to counter Beijing in a South China Sea dispute.