Asia

Indonesia begins voting with ex-general Subianto the favourite

By Adek Berry with Dessy Sagita in Jakarta TIMIKA, Indonesia, Feb 13, 2024 (AFP) - Indonesians began voting for a…

Philippine Coast Guard accuses Chinese vessels of ‘dangerous’ maneuvers

https://youtu.be/kGyOFELyHVc     MANILA, Feb 11, 2024 (AFP) - The Philippine Coast Guard on Sunday accused Chinese vessels of "dangerous"…

Indonesia set for presidential vote, ex-general tipped to win

By Jack MOORE JAKARTA, Feb 11, 2024 (AFP) - Indonesians vote in a presidential election Wednesday with Defence Minister Prabowo…

Myanmar junta enforces military service law following battlefield losses

YANGON, Myanmar, Feb 10, 2024 (AFP) - Myanmar's junta is enforcing a law allowing the military to summon all men…

Pakistan army chief tells politicians to show ‘maturity’ after indecisive poll

By David FOX, with Saad SAYEED in Lahore ISLAMABAD, Feb 10, 2024 (AFP) - Pakistan's army chief told feuding politicians…

Taiwan detects eight Chinese balloons for second straight day

TAIPEI, Feb 11, 2024 (AFP) - Eight Chinese balloons were detected around Taiwan for the second straight day, with five…

Quake halts search at Philippines landslide disaster site

MANILA, Feb 10, 2024 (AFP) - A strong earthquake in the southern Philipppines on Saturday halted a search for scores…

Messi’s Hong Kong no-show sparks outrage, refund promised

BEIJING, Feb 9, 2024 (AFP) - Lionel Messi's no-show at a match in Hong Kong has triggered a surge of…

World’s biggest flying lab takes off in Asia, fighting air pollution for millions

CLARK, Philippines, Feb 9, 2024 (AFP) - NASA has kicked off a series of marathon flights in Asia with the…

Child rescued after almost 60 hours in Philippine landslide

MANILA, Feb 9, 2024 (AFP) - The rescue of a child on Friday nearly 60 hours after a landslide hit…

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