Australia Resettles Cambodian Activist’s Family as Refugees
CANBERRA, Australia — Australia continued to work effectively with Cambodia, an Australian minister said on Wednesday after news that a murdered Cambodian political activist's family had been accepted as refugees.
Indonesia Seeks Death for Cleric Accused of Ordering Attacks
JAKARTA — Indonesian prosecutors on Friday demanded death for radical Islamic cleric Aman Abdurrahman who is accused of ordering attacks including a January 2016 suicide bombing and gun attack in the capital Jakarta that killed four civilians and four attackers.
No Anti-Coup Student Activists Attend Junta’s Reform Forum
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Singapore Carrier Grounds 2 Boeing 787-10 Jets After Checks
SINGAPORE — Singapore Airlines has grounded two of its Boeing 787-10 aircraft due to engine issues, the carrier said Tuesday.
Liu Breaks 50-Meter Backstroke World Record at Asian Games
JAKARTA — Liu Xiang of China has set a world record time of 26.98 seconds to win the women's 50-meter backstroke gold medal at...
Chinese Police Complete Repatriation of Over 680 Gambling, Scam Suspects From Cambodia
Chinese police have completed the repatriation of over 680 gambling and scam suspects from Cambodia, the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) said on Sunday.
Canadian Found Dead by Thai Girlfriend in Phuket
(Phuket Gazette)
Journalist Pravit Describes "Surreal" Week in Military Detention
(Asia Correspondent)
Anwar Ibrahim Hospitalized in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR — Prominent Malaysian politican Anwar Ibrahim was taken to a hospital after complaining of back and shoulder pain.
The 70-year-old was being treated...
2,700 People Tricked Into Working For Cybercrime Syndicates Rescued In Philippines
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine police backed by commandos staged a massive raid on Tuesday and said they rescued more than 2,700 workers from...