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As Southeast Asian leaders descend on Cebu in the Philippines for the 48th Asean summit on May 8, immediate concerns such as the global energy crunch will top the agenda. Yet a year-end deadline to finalise a long-delayed code of conduct in the South China Sea looms for bloc chai…

Although he was already married, a man began dating a domestic helper he was introduced to and later got married to her in Batam, Indonesia. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) caught wind of the bigamy and flagged the case to the police, who arrested both the man and the woman. Low K…

Japan is pushing the legal limit of 'defence' as it faces its 'most severe and complex security environment' since 1945.

Former soldier says he will ‘pay my respects’ at commemoration in Queensland where he has been living since being released on bail Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Ben Roberts-Smith will attend an Anzac Day service in Queensland on Saturday morning, de…

US interceptions of Iranian-linked tankers in Asian waters suggest Washington’s maritime pressure campaign may be spreading eastward, raising new risks for Southeast Asian states overseeing crucial sea lanes. Analysts said that although Southeast Asian nations were not parties to…

The death of a Bangladeshi gaming influencer in an alleged drink-driving crash involving a Malaysian soldier has sparked cries for justice and renewed demands for punitive laws, as anger grows over a second similar fatal case in less than a month. Muzahid Millad, 22 – better know…

India’s agreement to review Dhaka’s request for Sheikh Hasina’s extradition could hint at more flexibility over a deeply political issue, but observers warn that does not mean New Delhi is ready to hand the former Bangladesh ruler over just yet. The ex-prime minister fled to Indi…

Indonesia’s top diplomat said the country will not pursue tolls on ships passing through the Strait of Malacca, seeking to calm concerns after its finance minister raised the idea this week. “As a trading nation, Indonesia supports freedom of navigation and expects open sea lanes…

The job ads posted on several Philippine military forums on Facebook in 2023 looked enticing. “We are hiring regional security researcher,” said a notice bearing the emblem of Janes – the well-known international aerospace and military technology publisher. It came with an eye-wa…

Albert*, a 68-year-old retiree in the Philippines, was struggling to log into the country’s Social Security System app in August last year when a man rang to offer help. The caller said he worked for the government pension fund, the website was down for maintenance and a new app …

A landmark warship deal between Australia and Japan is expected to drive further defence technology cooperation between the two Asia-Pacific nations, comparable in scope to Canberra’s security arrangements with Washington. Analysts say the agreement with Tokyo will also help Canb…

The state election results stand to impact border enforcement, trade flows, and water negotiations, as well as political messaging on both sides of the border.

As drones prove decisive in modern warfare, Kazakhstan is working to embed them in its military while slowly making a shift toward domestic production.

Liberal frontbencher says the country’s ‘sovereign capabilities’ have been eroded. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Minns says NSW won’t have enough capacity to provide similar services to those removed from NDIS Minns maintain…

To fully understand its significance, we must situate the Cabinet decision within both its historical context and the evolving international environment.

Timor-Leste’s accession has created a rare opening for ASEAN to clarify whether it stands for anything more than procedural restraint.

Millions in West Bengal are voting in a state election, but more than 9 million names have been deleted from the rolls.

ICC judges say there are substantial grounds to believe Duterte guided anti-drugs crackdown that killed thousands The former president of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte , will face trial at the international criminal court (ICC) after judges unanimously confirmed charges of cri…

The Philippines has emerged as the clearest example of what observers say is Japan’s shift towards a more active defence role abroad, with both countries deepening their military cooperation in areas ranging from joint drills to technological partnerships. Japanese forces are tak…

Indonesia’s new front-of-pack nutrition labelling scheme has been welcomed by health advocates as a long-overdue measure to tackle excessive sugar, salt and fat intake. But experts said the labels were only a first step and would do little on their own to slow Indonesia’s growing…

Rival party workers fight on election day in India’s West Bengal

Amid the current conflict in the Middle East, President Lee Jae Myung said that "the need for cooperation between our nations has grown even greater."