On March 3, Cambodia’s leading opposition figure, Kem Sokha, was found guilty of treason and sentenced to 27 years, prompting an international outcry. It is the latest in a string of actions taken ahead of Cambodia‘s 23 July elections and the imminent …
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Border town residents feel safer after Malaysia cracked down on human smuggling
Residents of this community near where mass graves of trafficked migrants were discovered eight years ago say the border area is much quieter now – and they’re hoping it stays that way.A decade ago, distressed foreigners on foot used to knock on doors …
Read moreMore than 40 Chinese vessels reported around Philippine-claimed island
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Saturday spotted more than 40 Chinese vessels near Pag-asa, one of the islands occupied by Manila in the South China Sea.Coast Guard personnel stationed on the island – also known as Thitu – reported a People’s Liber…
Read moreChina Expands Defense Budget 7.2%, Marking Slight Increase
China announced Sunday a 7.2% increase in its defense budget for the coming year, up slightly from last year’s 7.1% rate of increase.That marks the eighth consecutive year of single-digit percentage point increases in what is now the world’s second-lar…
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