Mass killing and ‘cannibalism’ video mar start of PNG’s 50th anniversary year Tribal violence during the New Year highlights increasing lawlessness and lack of police resources.

Indigenous Orang Asli people who live in two villages in Kelantan are suing the government of the northern Malaysian state for allegedly allowing firms to run mining, logging and plantation operations ...

Indonesia’s textile industry struggles as thousands lose jobs Factory closures and mass layoffs signal troubled times for Indonesia's once-booming textile sector.

Beijing calls attention to its Micronesia projects with ubiquitous China Aid signs but rejects scrutiny.

Guam at decolonization ‘crossroads’ with resolution on US statehood Local legislature to debate non-binding resolution to become 51st state of the U.S.

Indonesia’s Prabowo revives transmigration, deploys troops to Papua to ensure food security New president’s efforts to feed Indonesia could lead to additional violence in the restive region, analyst ...

Thai sex workers, rights advocates push to decriminalize prostitution The country’s estimated 250,000 sex workers are vulnerable to exploitation, according to the International Union of Sex Workers.

From being accused of grave human rights violations and booted from the military to winning Indonesia’s presidency, Prabowo Subianto has come far and risen high. Reliable quick poll results announced ...

Jakarta Governor Heru Budi Hartono has proposed building an artificial island to deal with the city’s waste problem.

Close call as Chinese ships again harass Philippine ships in Manila’s EEZ A BenarNews correspondent traveled with a select group during the latest Philippine resupply mission to Ayungin (Second Thomas ...

Nations join ranks to delay deep-sea mining approval by UN regulator Tussle for top job at International Seabed Authority heats up amid “integrity, neutrality” claims.

What do we know about the Mufti Bill 2024? The bill expected to be tabled soon could infringe on freedom, intellectual diversity, critics say.