China Opens Military Base in Laos
China’s new military base in Laos boosts regional influence but sparks concerns over Southeast Asian security.
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Indonesia's Worst-Ever Fires
Indonesia faces worst-ever fires as El Niño fuels plantations and peatland blazes.
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Malaysia's Top Crook Gets Leniency
Former Prime Minister Najib Razak wins a second royal pardon, enraging reformers who backed current leader Anwar Ibrahim.
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A Bumpy Peace Election in the Philippines
The Bangsamoro region's first parliamentary vote was meant to end decades of conflict, but violence and splits threaten the peace.
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