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Filipinos in Libya urged to stay home as deadly clashes kill 32

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Sunday night urged Filipinos in Libya to take shelter at home as deadly…

Malaysia’s jailed ex-PM Najib back in court for more graft charges

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (AFP) Malaysia's jailed former prime minister Najib Razak returned to court Thursday to face more charges linked…

Former British ambassador to Myanmar detained in Yangon

A statement on the arrest of Vicky Bowman, Director of the Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business: https://t.co/XibRhhSIXM pic.twitter.com/xdIQk1yhoO — Institute…

Thailand approves first instant noodle price rise in 14 years

Bangkok, Thailand (AFP) Thailand will raise the price of Thai instant noodles, the trade department said Wednesday, marking the first…

Strong quake hits off coast of Indonesia’s South Sumatra

Jakarta, Indonesia | AFP | A 6.0-magnitude earthquake hit off the coast of Indonesia late Tuesday, according to the US…

Term-limit row leaves Thai PM facing calls to quit

Bangkok, Thailand | AFP | by Rose TROUP BUCHANAN A legal showdown that could oust embattled Thai Prime Minister Prayut…

Indonesia records first case of monkeypox virus

  JAKARTA, Indonesia (AFP) -- Indonesia has recorded its first case of monkeypox in a 27-year-old man who returned from…

Myanmar junta chief says military open to negotiations with Suu Kyi after her trial

YANGON, Myanmar (AFP) -- Myanmar's military chief said Friday the junta is open to negotiations with ousted leader Aung San…

Hong Kong sets up task force on Southeast Asian job scams

Hong Kong, China | AFP | Hong Kong law enforcement on Thursday announced a task force to track down and…

Indonesia leader says Putin and Xi to attend G20 summit: report

Jakarta, Indonesia | AFP | Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping will attend the upcoming Group…

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