March 25, 2024 Indonesia's military arrests 13 elite soldiers who are accused of involvement in a torture video 13 'elite troops' were arrested by Indonesia's military on Monday for being involved in a video of an indigenous Papua man being tortured; the Papua man is believed to be part of a separatist group.
March 25, 2024 6 more bodies found off Indonesian coast after Rohingya refugee boat disaster Six women were found dead off the coast of Indonesia's Aceh province, authorities said Monday, confirming they were aboard a refugee boat that capsized while en route from Bangladesh.
March 25, 2024 Philippines issues 'strongest protest' after Chinese water cannon assault on navy boat The Philippines expressed its “strongest protest" against China over a water cannon assault by the Chinese coast guard against the Filipino navy in the disputed South China Sea.
March 25, 2024 South Korea doctors' strike escalates as senior doctors resign Senior doctors in South Korea began submitting resignations en masse in support of junior doctors who are striking over the government’s plan to increase medical school admissions.
March 25, 2024 Coffee producers worldwide grapple with new environmental laws aimed at protecting forests New European Union rules aimed at protecting forests are reordering how the world gets its coffee. Vietnam coffee farmers are adapting their methods to meet these rules.
March 24, 2024 The country that controls our food supply, they control us: Gov. Kristi Noem South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem discusses the threat posed by China, their ownership of U.S. farmland, and the safety of U.S. food.
March 22, 2024 US will not help Philippines build new port near Taiwan, governor of Batanes islands says The U.S. will not help the Philippines build a new port near Taiwan after initial engagement on the subject, removing a potential point of friction between the U.S. and China.
March 22, 2024 Former Filipino congressman arrested over alleged involvement in governor's killing Arnolfo Teves Jr., a former Filipino congressman, has been arrested on accusations of orchestrating the killings of Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo and eight others.
March 21, 2024 Sri Lanka's debt-ridden economy gradually improving, IMF says The debt-addled Sri Lankan economy has begun a gradual recovery, with inflation down to 5.9% last month, according to the International Monetary Fund.
March 20, 2024 Controversial Indonesian defense minister wins presidential election Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto has been elected president, with the result being announced Wednesday and the runners-up vowing legal challenges to it.