China discovers 100 million-ton oilfield in South China Sea: report The announcement came days after the U.S., Philippines, Japan staged naval training near a contested shoal.

Amid pro-democracy protests, Indonesia allows more military officers in civilian posts Critics say changes to 2004 law that had reduced military footprint in government erases decades of democratic ...

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

Indonesia is expected to ratify an agreement with Vietnam on the demarcation of their exclusive economic zones (EEZs) next month, settling a decade-long dispute involving overlapping waters, Indonesia ...

Fiji’s fishing ship graveyard highlights lax Pacific dumping controls Dozens of derelict boats, mostly from China, pose environmental and navigation hazards in Suva harbor.

EXPLAINED: Why did the ICC arrest ex-Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte? A warrant from the International Criminal Court accuses Duterte of crimes against humanity when his administration waged a ...

EXPLAINED: How Indonesian textile giant Sritex collapsed Mounting debt, falling sales and a court’s bankruptcy ruling forced the Solo-based company out of business.

Students in Indonesia’s Papua region protest free-meal program, demand free education instead Authorities responded with force, including the use of tear gas and warning shots.

‘Welkam fren’: New Vanuatu PM sets homegrown tone for US relations Jotham Napat wants the U.S. to step up, rather than step away, despite Trump’s rejection of the Paris Agreement and aid freeze.

Impeached Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte says she won’t resign The ex-ally of President Marcos told reporters that her lawyers were preparing for a legal battle in the Senate.

Bougainville’s then President James Tanis washing the feet of Sir Julius Chan during a leadership reconciliation ceremony by traditional chiefs and church leaders, aimed at easing tensions arising ...

Rubio allows humanitarian aid as Dhaka claims Rohingya funding will continue Interim government officials say their U.S. counterparts delivered positive news despite President Donald Trump’s 90-day ...