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Asia & Pacific

Philippines agrees to transfer proposal for prisoner Mary Jane Veloso

Yusril Ihza Mahendra told Reuters that he and his Philippine counterpart would sign the agreement later on Friday, and said it was expected that the prisoner, Mary Jane Veloso, could return to her home country before Christmas. 

2 hours ago
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Indonesia to attend ASEAN ministers’ meeting on Myanmar

Foreign Minister Sugiono will meet with fellow ASEAN foreign ministers and other officials in Thailand at the end of the month to discuss the situation in Myanmar, ministry spokesperson Rolliansyah “Roy” Soemirat said on Thursday. ...

15 hours ago
Asia & Pacific

Malaysia inquiry proposes criminal probe into Mahathir over disputed islets

The RCI was launched after current premier Anwar Ibrahim called for a review of a 2018 government decision, made when Mahathir was in office, to drop its challenge to a World Court ruling over the sovereignty of three islets in the waters between Malaysia and Singapore.  ...

19 hours ago

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ASEAN ministers to discuss Myanmar at Thailand meeting, Indonesia says

At the invitation of current ASEAN host Laos, the meeting will talk about ways to approach the crisis which has gripped Myanmar since a 2021 military coup, including on the implementation of ASEAN's five-point consensus plan, he said.

19 hours ago
Asia & Pacific

Crisis to crisis: South Korea's unpopular president

But the country's plunge back into the dark days of military rule only lasted a few hours, and after a night of protests and high drama Yoon was forced into a U-turn in the early hours of Wednesday.

20 hours ago
Asia & Pacific

The troubled history of South Korean presidents

Here is a recap of the downfalls of previous South Korean leaders.

21 hours ago
Asia & Pacific

South Korean president clings to power after martial law U-turn

Yoon suspended civilian rule late Tuesday and deployed troops and helicopters to parliament only for lawmakers to vote down the measure and force him into a U-turn in a night of protests and drama.

22 hours ago
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China Coast Guard pays courtesy call to Bakamla

Bakamla and the CCG held a meeting to prepare for further cooperation in maritime security and safety.

1 day ago
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Embassy warns Indonesians in Seoul to remain vigilant after martial law row

The Indonesian Embassy in Seoul has advised Indonesian citizens in South Korea to stay careful following a short-lived and highly disputed period of martial law in the country that ended on Wednesday morning.

1 day ago
Asia & Pacific

South Korean lawmakers call to impeach Yoon after martial law rescinded

The surprise declaration late on Tuesday ignited a standoff with parliament which rejected his attempt to ban political activity and censor the media, with lawmakers at one point using fire extinguishers to prevent troops from entering parliament.

2 days ago
Asia & Pacific

US welcomes South Korea leader's reversal on martial law

"We welcome President Yoon's statement that he would rescind the order declaring emergency martial law in accordance with the ROK Constitution, after the National Assembly's unanimous vote to reject the declaration," Blinken said, using the acronym for South Korea's formal name. 

2 days ago
Asia & Pacific

South Korea's President Yoon reverses martial law after lawmakers defy him

Protesters outside the National Assembly parliament shouted and clapped. “We won!” they chanted, and one demonstrator banged on a drum.

2 days ago
Asia & Pacific

Indonesia women's team reaches first-ever AFF Cup final

The Garudas trounced Singapore 3-0 in the AFF Women's Cup semifinal on Monday to soar into the final, where they face off against host Cambodia on Thursday.

2 days ago
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Australia, Singapore agree to seek expanded access to their defence facilities

The two countries are set to announce an upgrade to their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership next year, which will include plans for closer military collaboration, Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles said during a ministerial visit to Singapore. 

2 days ago
Asia & Pacific

Japan witnesses warmest autumn on record

"This year was 1.97 degrees Celsius higher than usual... making it the hottest autumn since 1898, when statistics began," the Japan Meteorological Agency said Monday on their website.

2 days ago
Asia & Pacific

Taiwan's Lai kicks off Marshall Islands visit as China fumes

The Marshall Islands is one of 12 remaining nations that recognize Taiwan's claim to statehood after others jumped ship to China following promises of aid and investment.

2 days ago
Asia & Pacific

Philippine president says Russian submarine in South China Sea 'worrisome'

The UFA 490 submarine was spotted 148 kilometres (92 miles) west of Cape Calavite on Thursday, the Philippine military said. 

3 days ago
Asia & Pacific

Mount Fuji photo spot to get new fences to curb jaywalking

The new fences, scheduled to be installed in December, will be the first on the convenience store side of the road.

5 days ago
Asia & Pacific

Singaporean ministers among over 100 victims of blackmail over deepfake images

These images are supposedly screenshots from videos where victims’ faces are superimposed onto those of individuals in compromising situations.

6 days ago
Asia & Pacific

China, Russia militaries conduct joint air patrol over Sea of Japan

The air patrol was part of an annual cooperation plan between the countries.

6 days ago
Asia & Pacific

Marcos says debate over impeachment of VP Sara Duterte a 'storm in a teacup'

Congresswoman France Castro was quoted by ABS-CBN News as saying on Friday that lawmakers in the lower house are set to file an impeachment complaint against Duterte for betrayal of public trust, bribery and other high crimes such as plunder. 

6 days ago
Asia & Pacific

Three dead, thousands displaced as Malaysia warns of worst floods in a decade

Floods are common on the east coast of peninsular Malaysia during the monsoon period between October and March, but this week's torrential rain has led to the mass evacuation, mostly in the northeastern state of Kelantan that borders Thailand. 

1 week ago
Asia & Pacific

Social media companies slam Australia's under-16 ban

The UN children's charity UNICEF Australia joined the fray, warning the law was no "silver bullet" against online harm and could push kids into "covert and unregulated" spaces online.

1 week ago
Asia & Pacific

China says top military official Miao Hua suspended, under investigation

The ruling Chinese Communist Party "has decided to suspend Miao Hua from duty pending investigation", Wu Qian, a spokesman for Beijing's defence ministry, told a press briefing.

1 week ago
Asia & Pacific

Air pollution from fires linked to 1.5 million deaths a year

This death toll is expected to rise in the coming years as climate change makes wildfires more frequent and intense, according to the study in The Lancet journal.

1 week ago
Asia & Pacific

ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for Myanmar military leader

A panel of three judges will now decide if they agree there are "reasonable grounds" to believe general Min Aung Hlaing bears criminal responsibility for the deportation and persecution of Rohingya in Myanmar and Bangladesh.

1 week ago
Asia & Pacific

Filipino fugitive wanted for $68 million scam arrested in Bali

According to the Philippines Securities and Exchange Commission, Hector Aldwin Liao Pantollana was involved in a Ponzi scheme that promised high returns for investing in the casino junket industry -- which recruits high rollers to gamble. 

1 week ago
Asia & Pacific

China sends naval, air forces to shadow US plane over Taiwan Strait

Around once a month, US military ships or aircraft pass through or above the waterway that separates democratically governed Taiwan from China - missions that always anger Beijing.

1 week ago
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Prabowo's maiden overseas trip indicative of RI's active global role

Prabowo Subianto’s first overseas trip as president has successfully established him as an active player on the global stage, analysts have said while pointing to a series of potential partnerships inked throughout the two-week tour that reflects Indonesia’s diversified policy amid increasingly complex geopolitical dynamics.

1 week ago
Asia & Pacific

US drawing up contingency plans for Taiwan emergency

They will be incorporated in a first joint operation plan to be formulated in December, Kyodo reported late Sunday, citing sources familiar with Japan-US relations.

1 week ago

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Fri, December 6, 2024

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