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Indonesia made no commitment to US on airspace access: Sjafrie

The letter of intent signed in Washington mentioned respecting each country's territorial integrity, the need for a mechanism ifIndonesia agreed to airspace access, and respect for local laws, Sjafrie told a hearing with the House of Representatives Commission I overseeing defense.

3 hours ago
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Indonesia, Netherlands officials urge unhindered respect for UNCLOS

Amid mounting geopolitical turbulence, officials from Indonesia and the Netherlands said in a forum on Monday that safeguarding key international legal frameworks such as the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) has become more critical and that the rights of archipelagic states cannot be ignored. ...

8 hours ago
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Patient history key to hantavirus early detection

The hantavirus infection often causes symptoms that are also seen in other illnesses, which potentially make the disease to be misdiagnosed as other ‘milder’ diseases, health experts have said. ...

1 day ago

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Asia & Pacific

Japan fires missiles during drills, drawing China rebuke

Japan fired surface-to-ship missiles and sank an old warship in waters between the Philippines and Taiwan as part of major military exercises that include US forces, angering China.

1 week ago
Asia & Pacific

Energy crisis front and center as ASEAN leaders start summit

Conflicts far beyond Southeast Asia are expected to dominate discussions of leaders of the regional ASEAN bloc meeting in the Philippines, with the Middle East crisis posing significant challenges for its fuel import-dependent economies.

1 week ago
Asia & Pacific

Japan plans early transfer of warships and aircraft to Philippines

The two countries' shared grievances over Chinese territorial claims have seen them draw increasingly close in recent years, including the signing of a reciprocal access agreement allowing for the deployment of troops on each other's territory.

1 week ago
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Bondi Beach mass shooting accused faces 19 extra charges

A man accused of murdering 15 people in an antisemitic mass shooting at Australia's Bondi Beach is facing a raft of fresh charges, court records released Wednesday showed.

1 week ago
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Indonesia says oil tankers in its waters acting under international law

Jakarta cites UNCLOS as Iranian-linked vessels pass through its waters amid United States blockade and rising regional tensions.

1 week ago
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Malaysia's antigraft agency vows to recover more high-value art linked to 1MDB scandal

Malaysia's antigraft agency vowed on Wednesday to recover more high-value artwork linked to the multibillion-dollar 1MDB scandal after putting four recently retrieved works on display at its headquarters.

1 week ago
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Indonesia to echo bloc unity at ASEAN summit

Topping the agenda for the ASEAN Summit in Cebu, the Philippines, are joint regional responses to the United States-Israeli war on Iran and its impacts, focusing particularly on energy security and food supply resilience for member states.

1 week ago
Asia & Pacific

Thailand scraps agreement with Cambodia on joint energy exploration

The Thai cabinet's cancellation of the 2001 agreement, which seeks to develop a framework to jointly explore hydrocarbons in parts of the Gulf of Thailand where the claims of Thailand and Cambodia overlap, had long been expected and follows two rounds of armed conflict between the two countries last year. 

2 weeks ago
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Indonesia, Japan ink defense pact as Tokyo eases arms export restrictions

Indonesia and Japan on Monday hailed a “historic milestone” in their security relations with the signing of a new defense cooperation agreement (DCA), reaffirming their commitment to maintaining stability in the Indo-Pacific amid heightened anxieties over an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape. 

2 weeks ago
Asia & Pacific

Indonesia, Japan discuss defence ties after Tokyo unlocks arms exports

Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin said he would ink an agreement with his Japanese counterpart Shinjiro Koizumi, although details of the pact were not shared publicly and there was no official confirmation that they had signed it.

2 weeks ago
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Australia and Japan sign agreements on energy and critical minerals

After signing a landmark defence deal last month, the two nations agreed to strengthen energy, food and critical minerals supply chains. 

2 weeks ago
Asia & Pacific

Japan, Australia discuss energy, critical minerals

"Gas plays a role in all our discussions because it fundamentally underpins the shared energy security between our countries," Australian top diplomat Penny Wong said before the talks.

2 weeks ago
Asia & Pacific

Australia begins hearings into Bondi Beach attack

Royal Commission due to deliver final report on Dec. 14, exactly one year after the Bondi Beach attack.

2 weeks ago
Asia & Pacific

US, Philippines deploy anti-ship missile system near Taiwan

The Philippines' northernmost province, with about 20,000 residents, sits around 100 miles south of Taiwan, along the Luzon Strait, a strategic corridor on the frontline of the great power competition between the US and China for dominance in the Asia-Pacific region. 

2 weeks ago
Asia & Pacific

Bangkok food vendor curbs push city staple from the streets

Across Bangkok, aromas of garlic, chili and grilled meat drift from roadside stalls and carts, but tighter controls on vendors threaten livelihoods and the street food culture that defines the Thai capital.

2 weeks ago
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Japan, Vietnam seek deeper energy, minerals ties amid geopolitical risks

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged on Saturday to deepen ties with Vietnam, highlighting energy and critical minerals in talks with Prime Minister Le Minh Hung, and later urged Southeast Asian nations to bolster regional supply chains.

2 weeks ago
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Japan PM to meet top Vietnam leaders in Hanoi

The trip is Takaichi's first to Vietnam since becoming prime minister in October.

2 weeks ago
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Panel warns of narrowing dissent in Indonesia

Experts say curbs on criticism risk undermining democratic legitimacy as political consolidation limits opposition.

2 weeks ago
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EU, ASEAN reaffirm commitment to multilateralism amid geopolitical tensions

Kallas said ASEAN and the EU should strive for a partnership with strategic vision and concrete actions.

2 weeks ago
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EU calls on Southeast Asian countries not to get oil from Russia

The EU approved a fresh round of sanctions on Russia this month, including tightened restrictions on oil trade, as it looks to undermine Moscow's ability to fund its war in Ukraine.

2 weeks ago
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Thailand touts $31 billion 'Land Bridge' plan amid Hormuz crisis, courts Singapore

Thailand's government has said it is reviving a "Land Bridge" project across its narrow southern peninsula after recent disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz underscored the vulnerability of global shipping chokepoints, including the nearby Malacca Strait.

2 weeks ago
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At UN, China denounces Japan and EU over South China Sea remarks

Japan and the European Union express concern over South China Sea tensions at UN Security Council maritime security forum, attracting criticism from China.

3 weeks ago
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China and Myanmar vow more trade, security cooperation

China's Wang Yi has been on a three-country visit to Southeast Asia, travelling to Cambodia, Thailand and Myanmar this week, seeking to strengthen ties and present Beijing as a more stable alternative to Washington.

3 weeks ago
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Australian minister Wong to raise energy security on Asia tour

Wong said in a statement that meetings with her counterparts in the three countries would "help ensure we are coordinating effectively" amid upheaval on global energy markets.

3 weeks ago
Asia & Pacific

El Nino set to return in mid-2026: UN

The United Nations' weather and climate agency said El Nino conditions could well develop as early as May to July.

3 weeks ago
Asia & Pacific

Japan deploys 1,400 firefighters to battle raging wildfires in the north

Evacuation orders are in place for a third of Otsuchi's population, with the town lost nearly a tenth of its population in the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

3 weeks ago
Asia & Pacific

El Niño set to return as early as May, impacting global weather patterns

A clear shift has been observed in the Equatorial Pacific, with sea-surface temperatures rising rapidly, suggesting a high likelihood of El Niño conditions developing between May and July this year.

3 weeks ago
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Calls grow for firmer Indonesian stance on Gaza


Activists cite inaction as global efforts mount in Brussels.

3 weeks ago
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Energy, food security top ASEAN agenda amid Middle East turmoil

With the Middle East crisis sending shockwaves through global markets, ASEAN Chair the Philippines is focusing on safeguarding energy and food supplies, while pressing for stronger unity and coordinated action among member states to manage rising regional vulnerabilities.

3 weeks ago
Asia & Pacific

Hormuz crisis throws spotlight on the Malacca Strait

The 900-km (550-mile) long Malacca Strait, bounded by Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore, provides the shortest sea route from East Asia to the Middle East and Europe.

3 weeks ago

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