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 ...

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 ...

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

200 unexploded WWII shells uncovered in Solomon Islands capital Honiara is estimated to be littered with thousands of bombs and shells left behind on the battlefield after the six-month Battle of ...

French Polynesia’s president has urged France to change its diplomatic approach towards territories in the Pacific amid growing frustration about the way it has handled months of turmoil in New ...

PNG reveals defense deal with US worth $864M No figure valuing the bilateral agreement signed in 2023 has previously been released.

An International Women’s Day march, a film about a Muslim character exploring other religions’ views on the afterlife, and an interfaith program have all recently become targets of religious ...

José do Santos was once a construction foreman in Dili who oversaw the rise of buildings symbolizing Timor-Leste’s progress after its triumphant vote for independence from Indonesia nearly 25 years ...

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 ...

Indonesia’s presidential and legislative elections this month were the worst since the country’s democratic transition, two watchdog groups have said, citing issues ranging from campaign finance to ...

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.