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Thailand, Southern Insurgent Group To Halt Violence During Ramadan

More than 7,300 people have been killed in insurgency-related violence since 2004

Taiwan Studying Ukraine War Tactics, Discussing With US

The island has raised its alert level since the Russian invasion

Philippines, US Hold Biggest Military Exercises in Seven Years

The annual 'Balikatan' (shoulder-to-shoulder) exercises involve 8,900 troops this year and will include live fire exercises and training with amphibious assault vehicles. 

Cambodia PM Condemns Russian Invasion of Ukraine

Vietnam Jails Activist for 5 years over 'Anti-State' Acts

ASEAN Peace Envoy Meets Myanmar Junta on Visit Opponents Deride as 'Shameful'

ASEAN Envoy Seeking Favorable Conditions for Myanmar Peace Process

Myanmar Army Engaged in Torture, Mass Killings, War Crimes - U.N.

Thai Deputy PM Proposes Calling of Snap Election in November

“I said when APEC is completed the government will be free and if we dissolve (the house) we can do so then,” Prawit told reporters on Tuesday. “Whether we will dissolve it or not that is up to the prime minister,” he said.

Ukraine War Gives Taiwan's Military Reservist Reform New Impetus

War has stirred debate in China-claimed Taiwan about its own readiness and tactics should Beijing ever attempt to take the island by force

'Mission Impossible': U.N. in Cambodia Showed Early Limit of Nation Building

The United Nations said in a statement UNTAC's original mandate of "restoring to the Cambodian people and their democratically elected leaders their primary responsibility for peace, stability, national reconciliation and reconstruction had been fulfilled."

Cambodia Says ASEAN-U.S. Summit Postponed, Seeking New Date

The United States had announced the summit would be held on March 28 and 29.

Philippine Leader Approves Bill Raising Sex Consent Age From 12 to 16

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has signed into law a bill that raises the minimum age of sexual consent

Quad Leaders: Ukraine Situation Should Not Be Allowed in Indo-Pacific 

Virtual meeting of four-country grouping is held as concerns about Taiwan increase

US to Invite 'Nonpolitical' Myanmar Representative to ASEAN Summit 

US, following ASEAN's lead on invitation, will host special summit of US and association leaders March 28-29  

Biden's Delegation to Taiwan Says US Stands Firm Behind its Commitments

Beijing has vowed to bring it under Chinese control, by force if necessary, and has increased its military and political pressure against Taiwan

Hong Kong Residents Brace for Citywide Lockdown as Leader Calls for Calm  

Mass testing for the city's 7.4 million residents is set to take place over nine days starting in the second half of March, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported, citing an unidentified source. 

Hong Kong Rolls Out COVID Vaccine Passport, Paves Way For Mainland Doctors

It requires people 12 and older to have at least one COVID-19 jab.

Research: Bringing Up a Child Costlier in China than in US, Japan

Experts warn China's aging population will put huge pressure on its health and social security system, while a dwindling workforce could also severely limit growth for the world's second largest economy in the coming decades.

World Court Myanmar genocide Case Clouded by Representation Dispute

World Court starts to hear preliminary arguments in a case brought against Myanmar demanding that it halt alleged acts of genocide against Rohingya Muslim minority, with representatives of junta representing Myanmar.