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Indonesia's military arrests 13 elite soldiers who are accused of involvement in a torture video

March 25, 2024

Indonesia's military arrests 13 elite soldiers who are accused of involvement in a torture video

13 'elite troops' were arrested by Indonesia's military on Monday for being involved in a video of an indigenous Papua man being tortured; the Papua man is believed to be part of a separatist group.

6 more bodies found off Indonesian coast after Rohingya refugee boat disaster

March 25, 2024

6 more bodies found off Indonesian coast after Rohingya refugee boat disaster

Six women were found dead off the coast of Indonesia's Aceh province, authorities said Monday, confirming they were aboard a refugee boat that capsized while en route from Bangladesh.

Philippines issues 'strongest protest' after Chinese water cannon assault on navy boat

March 25, 2024

Philippines issues 'strongest protest' after Chinese water cannon assault on navy boat

The Philippines expressed its “strongest protest" against China over a water cannon assault by the Chinese coast guard against the Filipino navy in the disputed South China Sea.

South Korea doctors' strike escalates as senior doctors resign

March 25, 2024

South Korea doctors' strike escalates as senior doctors resign

Senior doctors in South Korea began submitting resignations en masse in support of junior doctors who are striking over the government’s plan to increase medical school admissions.

Coffee producers worldwide grapple with new environmental laws aimed at protecting forests

March 25, 2024

Coffee producers worldwide grapple with new environmental laws aimed at protecting forests

New European Union rules aimed at protecting forests are reordering how the world gets its coffee. Vietnam coffee farmers are adapting their methods to meet these rules.

The country that controls our food supply, they control us: Gov. Kristi Noem

March 24, 2024

The country that controls our food supply, they control us: Gov. Kristi Noem

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem discusses the threat posed by China, their ownership of U.S. farmland, and the safety of U.S. food.

US will not help Philippines build new port near Taiwan, governor of Batanes islands says

March 22, 2024

US will not help Philippines build new port near Taiwan, governor of Batanes islands says

The U.S. will not help the Philippines build a new port near Taiwan after initial engagement on the subject, removing a potential point of friction between the U.S. and China.

Former Filipino congressman arrested over alleged involvement in governor's killing

March 22, 2024

Former Filipino congressman arrested over alleged involvement in governor's killing

Arnolfo Teves Jr., a former Filipino congressman, has been arrested on accusations of orchestrating the killings of Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo and eight others.

Sri Lanka's debt-ridden economy gradually improving, IMF says

March 21, 2024

Sri Lanka's debt-ridden economy gradually improving, IMF says

The debt-addled Sri Lankan economy has begun a gradual recovery, with inflation down to 5.9% last month, according to the International Monetary Fund.

Controversial Indonesian defense minister wins presidential election

March 20, 2024

Controversial Indonesian defense minister wins presidential election

Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto has been elected president, with the result being announced Wednesday and the runners-up vowing legal challenges to it.