Southeast-Asia News & Analysis

December 14, 2025

Al Jazeera Crew Takes Cover as Cambodia Shells Thai Border Area

Al Jazeera journalists forced into bunker during Cambodian shelling near Thai border, highlighting escalating tensions in the disputed frontier region.

#Thailand #Cambodia #border-dispute

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Bonnie Blue Deportation From Bali Highlights Indonesia's Strict Laws

BBC

December 12, 2025

Bonnie Blue Deportation From Bali Highlights Indonesia's Strict Laws

Adult film actress Bonnie Blue faces deportation from Bali despite being cleared of pornography charges, underscoring Indonesia's conservative stance.

#Indonesia #deportation #tourism-policy

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Myanmar Junta Air Strike Kills 30+ at Hospital Amid Territorial War

BBC

December 12, 2025

Myanmar Junta Air Strike Kills 30+ at Hospital Amid Territorial War

Myanmar's military junta conducted a deadly air strike on a hospital, killing over 30 people as it escalates aerial bombardments against ethnic armies controlling territory.

#Myanmar #military-junta #ethnic-armies

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Myanmar Military Bombs Hospital Killing Dozens in Rakhine Escalation

Al Jazeera

December 11, 2025

Myanmar Military Bombs Hospital Killing Dozens in Rakhine Escalation

Myanmar's military government launched a deadly airstrike on a major hospital in Rakhine state, killing dozens as the junta intensifies its brutal crackdown.

#Myanmar #Rakhine #military-junta

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Mass Exodus as Thailand-Cambodia Border Conflict Forces Hundreds of Thousands to Flee

The New York Times

December 10, 2025

Mass Exodus as Thailand-Cambodia Border Conflict Forces Hundreds of Thousands to Flee

Deadly border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia trigger massive humanitarian crisis as hundreds of thousands flee their homes, seeking refuge in racetracks and temples.

#Thailand #Cambodia #border-conflict

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Indonesia Floods Kill Hundreds, Displace Millions in Climate Crisis

The New York Times

December 03, 2025

Indonesia Floods Kill Hundreds, Displace Millions in Climate Crisis

Devastating floods linked to tropical cyclones have killed hundreds and displaced millions across Indonesia, highlighting Southeast Asia's growing climate vulnerability.

#Indonesia #climate-change #natural-disasters

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Indonesia Flood Crisis Deepens: 442 Dead as Aid Struggles Reach

Al Jazeera

December 01, 2025

Indonesia Flood Crisis Deepens: 442 Dead as Aid Struggles Reach

Indonesia's devastating floods claim 442 lives as authorities battle to reach isolated areas on Sumatra island, highlighting the nation's vulnerability to climate disasters.

#Indonesia #natural-disasters #Southeast-Asia

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Philippines Flood Control Scandal: Corruption Costs Lives

Al Jazeera

November 30, 2025

Philippines Flood Control Scandal: Corruption Costs Lives

Al Jazeera investigation reveals widespread corruption in Philippines flood-control projects, leaving millions vulnerable to deadly typhoons and flooding.

#Philippines #corruption #infrastructure

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Indonesia's Mount Semeru Erupts: Ash Clouds Threaten Regional Stability

BBC

November 25, 2025

Indonesia's Mount Semeru Erupts: Ash Clouds Threaten Regional Stability

Java's tallest volcano Mount Semeru erupts with massive ash plumes, engulfing infrastructure and raising concerns about Indonesia's disaster preparedness capabilities.