Washington and Manila announced a plan to give the American military access to four new locations in the Southeast Asian country, a growing strategic partner in the region.
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In New Law, Indonesia Criminalizes Sex Outside of Marriage
Parliament also approved a law that criminalizes criticism of the government, delivering a blow to the country’s progressive reputation.
Anwar Ibrahim Is Prime Minister of Malaysia, After a Wait of Decades
Anwar Ibrahim, whose career has also included a stint as deputy prime minister and two jail terms, said he had the alliances to command a “convincing majority” in Parliament.
G20 Summit Ends With Sanctions on Russia Still Dividing Some Countries
The meeting did not result in the customary joint communiqué, and the “leaders’ declaration” issued instead noted “different assessments” of the war in Ukraine.
G20 Summit Ends With Sanctions on Russia Still Dividing Some Countries
The meeting did not result in the customary joint communiqué, and the “leaders’ declaration” issued instead noted “different assessments” of the war in Ukraine.
Hun Sen of Cambodia Cuts G20 Trip Short After Testing Positive for Coronavirus
The prime minister has met with more than a dozen world leaders in recent days, including President Biden, who tested negative on Tuesday.
Joko Widodo of Indonesia, Reluctant Global Statesman
The Indonesia president, who has kept his focus close to home, is seeking a bigger role on the global stage, albeit with a domestic agenda. His next big test: the G20 summit.
Shunned by the West, Russia and Myanmar Form a Partnership of Unequals
Myanmar gets resources and ammunition, while Russia gets a customer at a time when it is struggling for revenues. Each can use the other to undermine Western sanctions.
Young Journalists Fight to Keep Free Press Alive in Myanmar
The Southeast Asian nation has seen a relentless crackdown on free expression, with a small literary magazine emerging as one of the few remaining independent media outlets.
Deadly Soccer Clash in Indonesia Puts Police Tactics, and Impunity, in Spotlight
Experts say officers are almost never held accountable for their actions. And in a huge police budget, millions are spent on tear gas, batons and other devices deployed during protests.