Pacific ‘shock’ as UN women’s declaration ditches reproductive rights A handful of countries opposed to abortion are blamed for a major omission from key CSW69 political declaration.

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.

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 ...

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

In Dili, Indonesia’s future means trying to forget about Timor-Leste’s past Indonesian President-elect Prabowo Subianto, a former military officer, has been linked to alleged atrocities in Timor-Leste ...

A court in Argentina has ruled that international arrest warrants be issued for Myanmar's self-appointed president and junta chief, Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, and 22 other military officials for ...

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.

Students in Indonesia’s Papua region protest free-meal program, demand free education instead Authorities responded with force, including the use of tear gas and warning shots.

Before, after photos document recovery from deadly Indian Ocean Tsunami Images show few signs of devastation caused by waves topping out at over 160 feet.

Malaysia to invest $5.3B to become ‘neutral’ semiconductor hub amid US-China tensions Plans to emerge as a global chip center include expanding domestic industry and training 60,000 local engineers.

The queen (1926-2022) was not only the world’s longest-reigning monarch but one of the most-traveled and widely respected global figures, including in Asia.

Two workers died after being buried under a heap of nickel waste at a processing plant in Indonesia’s Central Sulawesi province, the company said Friday, adding credence to allegations of poor and ...