Indonesia
With next election years away, Indonesia’s Prabowo already eyes second term
Move may be strategic one to consolidate power and pre-empt potential rivals, including his vice president, analysts say.
Bangladesh
Rohingya in limbo as some aid groups suspend health services at Bangladesh camps
2025-02-19Facilities set up by foreign aid groups provide medical treatment for thousands of Rohingya refugees, Bangladeshi officials say.
South China Sea
Manila: Chinese helicopter came within 3 meters of Philippine aircraft
2025-02-18Journalists on the Philippine government plane captured images of the up-close encounter in the airspace over Scarborough Shoal.
Bangladesh
Myanmar junta frees nearly 1,000 Rohingya from prison, group says
There are fears those being released could be pressed into joining junta forces in Rakhine state.
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