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Duterte at ‘very heart’ of murderous drug crackdowns in Philippines, ICC told
Ex-president, accused of crimes against humanity, selected targets and promised immunity for death squad membe…
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Philippine vice-president Sara Duterte announces 2028 presidential bid
Sara Duterte, daughter of a former president who is facing charges of crimes against humanity at the Hague, pl…
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Myanmar military junta using European technology for drone attacks, report says
Junta obtained ‘anti-jamming’ product made in Europe through a Chinese company, research finds, triggering cal…
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The bitter feud fuelling the border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia
Animosity between former friends and political patriarchs Hun Sen and Thaksin Shinawatra is exacerbating clash…
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Vancouver attack: what is the Lapu Lapu Day festival?
Event officially recognised two years ago honours a Filipino hero and is intended to ‘teach the strength of a …
- Asia Pacific, Catholicism, Christianity, Philippines, Pope Francis, Religion, The papacy, World news
In a bastion of Catholicism, Filipinos mourn Pope Francis and wonder who comes next
The nation remembers pontiff’s trip to the Philippines, where he met Typhoon Haiyan survivors in a show of sym…
- Asia Pacific, Cambodia, China, Global economy, International trade, Malaysia, Tariffs, Trump tariffs, US news, Vietnam, World news, Xi Jinping
‘No winners’ in a trade war, says China’s Xi as he heads to Vietnam on charm offensive
Xi Jinping expected to present China as reliable partner in contrast to US, which imposed – then suspended – t…
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Laos bans sale and consumption of vodka and whisky brand following suspected mass methanol poisoning
Ban comes after two Australian teenagers, two Danish citizens, an American and a Briton became ill, and later …
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Stage set for battle of the dynasties as Rodrigo Duterte eyes return to politics in the Philippines
Former president to run for mayor of Davao amid fight for power against formidable Marcos familyFormer Philipp…
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Thailand’s lese majesty laws explained in 30 seconds
Criticism of the monarchy is punishable with between three and 15 years in prison. It is one of the most sever…
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British and Danish nationals accused of violent robbery in Thailand
British cryptotrader allegedly tied up after being invited to apartment in Bangkok after night outThree Britis…
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Cambodia jails 10 environmentalists in ‘crushing blow to civil society’
Activists from the award-winning Mother Nature found guilty on charges of plotting against governmentTen activ…
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Who are the Rohingya and what is happening in Myanmar?
Fresh outbreak of violence after decades of ethnic tensions has prompted tens of thousands of people to flee t…
- Bangladesh, Climate crisis, Environment, Extreme heat, Myanmar, Philippines, South and Central Asia, Thailand
‘Inside an oven’: how life in south-east Asia is a struggle amid sweltering heat
Governments issue health warnings as schools shut and crops fail, with fears that worse is to come as heatwave…
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Thai conscientious objector risks jail in rare refusal of military service
Young men are forced to take part in conscript lottery, but the rich often avoid serving in armyEvery April in…