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Thai police probe weapons cache at Chinese man’s home

There were no clear links to a planned attack but local police said they were “investigating security implications”.

Mount Dukono eruption: Key facts about one of Indonesia’s most active volcanoes

The volcanic eruption of Mount Dukono in North Halmahera Regency, North Maluku, Indonesia on May 8, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video.

No Malaysians on board hantavirus-hit MV Hondius cruise ship

Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the country’s authorities are closely monitoring the hantavirus situation.

Philippines ex-president Duterte taps new lawyer for ICC trial

Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte has been detained in an ICC facility since March 2025 on murder charges.

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ASEAN’s energy ambitions are a test of its unity

ASEAN leaders at the 48th ASEAN Summit held at Mactan Expo Center in Cebu, Philippines, on May 8.

Rescuers find body of Indonesian hiker on Mount Dukono, locate position of two Singaporean hikers

Indonesian search teams are resuming the search for three hikers, including two Singaporeans, after a powerful eruption a day earlier at Mount Dukono in Indonesia.

Vietnam adds hundreds of acres in South China Sea island-building effort

A satellite image provided by Vantor shows Antelope Reef in disputed waters off the coast of Vietnam in April 2026.

Rising fuel prices strand hundreds of Indonesian fishermen

Fshing boats docked ashore at a port in Juwana, Central Java on May 6.

Marcos says ASEAN fuel-sharing scheme still needs to be ironed out

Philippines' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. looks on ahead of the gala dinner at the 48th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Cebu, central Philippines, on May 8, 2026.

Indonesia pledges to overhaul medical training programme after deaths of four intern doctors

Indonesia’s Health Ministry has pledged to overhaul the country’s medical internship programme to ensure fewer working hours and adequate leave.

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