Japan’s earthquake death toll could have been far higher. Here is why it was not
Strict building codes, innovation and learning from past disasters make the country an earthquake-resilient society
Philippines
‘This thing makes people animal’: Inside Bangladesh’s Yaba addiction epidemic
The drug, which means ‘crazy medicine’, is on the rise in the south Asian country despite severe punishments
China, US and Philippines seek to put a stamp on Manila envelopment
US secretary of state and Chinese foreign minister meet to prepare for Xi Jinping’s visit to US in September
Powerful earthquake in southern Philippines leaves at least 32 dead
People told to prepare for waves of up to three metres in parts of the Philippines, with smaller waves possible in Indonesia and Malaysia
Gunshots fired in Philippines senate after politician wanted by ICC urged supporters to block arrest
Ronald dela Rosa accused of crimes against humanity for role in former president Rodrigo Duterte’s ‘war on drugs’
Beijing riled as Japan joins US and Philippines military exercise in South China Sea
China warns of countries ‘setting themselves on fire’, amid a bigger shift in regional security
‘The fear doesn’t go away’: the merchant seamen stuck in the Gulf
Thousands of civilian sailors have been stranded for more than a month in waters surrounded by a conflict zone because of the US-Israeli war on Iran
Duterte’s ‘war on drugs’ killed thousands in Philippines, ICC prosecutors say
Hague judges must confirm charges before case can move to trial
Sex offender who assaulted vulnerable young man jailed for five years
Ronaldo Otto, who goes by the first name Samantha, pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a 20-year-old autistic man
Migration system needs reform to effectively sustain workforce and public services – report
Potential for abuse of educational visas seen as an area of concern as is lack of infrastructure to enable new arrivals integrate
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