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Philippines doomsday ‘cult’ accused of child sex abuse

The quasi-religious group has at least 3,500 members who are holed up in a mountain community in Mindanao.

Al Jazeera

How ‘war on terror’ was fought and won in Southeast Asia – for now

Threat of attacks has receded, but experts believe a regeneration of hardline groups in the region is still possible.

Al Jazeera

NGO finds 177 environmental activists murdered worldwide in 2022

In its annual review, the Global Witness NGO named 177 land and environmental defenders who had been killed in 2022 – from the Amazon to the Philippines and Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Disappearances ‘speak to dangers’ of environmental activism in Philippines

Some 15 activists and community organisers have gone missing since Ferdinand Marcos Jr took power in the Philippines.

Al Jazeera

Simanic returns to Serbia with World Cup silver medal winners hoping to play basketball again

The Serbian player who needed a kidney removed during the Basketball World Cup has been discharged from a Philippines hospital and was able to join his team for its silver-medal celebration in Belgrade

The Independent UK

Asia is a crypto bright spot amid global slump, report finds

Chainalysis released its annual adoption index on Tuesday.

Fortune

‘Strengthens resolve despite harassment’: Nobel-winning journalist Maria Ressa acquitted again

Philippines Nobel laureate Maria Ressa and her news site Rappler have been acquitted of tax fraud by a trial court.

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Lahaina's fire-stricken Filipino residents are key to tourism and local culture. Will they stay?

Filipinos began arriving in Hawaii more than a century ago to work on sugarcane and pineapple plantations to support their families back home

The Independent UK

Peugeot Motocycles Celebrates Its First Batch Of XP400s In Southeast Asia

Peugeot Motocycles Philippines celebrated the release of its first few units in Southeast Asia, the first few territories to have Peugeot XP400s on the road.

RideApart

PHOTOS: Best images from Canada’s 127-118 OT win over USA for 3rd-place finish

Here are the best photos from Canada's 127-118 OT win over the United States to finish in 3rd place for the 2023 FIBA World Cup:

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PHOTOS: Best images from Canada’s 95-86 loss to Serbia in 2023 FIBA World Cup semifinals

The best photos from Canada's 2023 FIBA World Cup semifinals loss to Serbia:

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Australia and the Philippines strengthen their ties as South China Sea disputes heat up

Australia and the Philippines have elevated their seven-decade ties to a strategic level to broaden an alliance underpinned by their rejection of China’s increasingly provocative actions in the disputed South China Sea

The Independent UK

Marise Payne to quit parliament – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

British-Australian man jailed in Philippines claims authorities fabricated evidence

Elden Chamberlain, 60, who is being held on drug charges he denies, will take on the country’s main drug enforcement agency in his defence

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Competition over the South China Sea explained in 30 seconds

China, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei and Taiwan all have claims over the area, and tensions often threaten to boil over

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PHOTOS: Best images from Latvia’s 87-82 classification win against Italy

The best photos from Davis Bertans' and Latvia's win against Italy:

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PHOTOS: Best images of Wednesday’s Thunder-related 2023 FIBA World Cup quarterfinals

Take a look at the best photos from Wednesday's 2023 FIBA World Cup quarterfinal games that featured Thunder players.

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Australia urged to expand flights to Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam in blueprint to boost trade

Anthony Albanese will launch strategy amid intense debate over decision to block Qatar Airways’ request for further flights to Australia

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Myanmar will not be allowed ASEAN leadership in 2026

The move is a new blow to the ruling generals seeking international recognition after seizing power in 2021.

The Independent UK

Hundreds of council staff given green light to work from abroad including Spain and the Philippines

Councils emphasise ‘flexible working’ is essential for attracting and keeping the right staff

The Guardian - AU

Australia to roll out new south-east Asia trade strategy to hedge against China

Anthony Albanese is expected to announce the new economic blueprint during his trip to the Indonesian capital Jakarta

Al Jazeera

‘Severe stress’: Myanmar, South China Sea push ASEAN to breaking point

As week of key meetings gets under way, Indonesia’s foreign minister tells counterparts the group must prove its worth.

RideApart

Philippine Motorcycle Sales Up By 4.7 Percent In First Half Of 2023

The Philippines has reported a steady 4.7-percent increase in motorcycle sales in the first half of 2023, along with a growing local manufacturing industry.

Al Jazeera

Philippines’ Marcos orders price cap for rice amid ‘alarming’ price surge

Presidential office announces price ceiling for staple, citing ‘considerable economic strain on Filipinos’.

RideApart

Gogoro Philippines Lobbying For Tariff Exemptions For EV Two-Wheelers

Gogoro Philippines is lobbying for a zero-tariff incentive for electric two-wheelers, similar to what is already being implemented for electric cars.

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