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Plastic treaty faces hurdles as Russia, Saudi Arabia mire negotiations. Campaigners want an international agreement to limit the production and supply of plastics.
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Malaysia — BenarNews
Malaysia must crack down on crime syndicates taking billions from citizens. The government has been on the frontline against scammers, but fundamental improvements are needed.
Indonesia — BenarNews
Environmentalists, critics question Indonesia’s ‘green’ ambitions amid economic priorities. Skepticism remains over Jakarta’s commitment to environmental sustainability, genuine climate action.
Wanted BIFF militant surrenders in southern Philippines
Oct 5, 2022 · Family and supporters hold pictures of some of the 44 Filipino police commandos killed during a recent operation against Southeast Asia’s top terrorist suspect Malaysian Zulkifli bin Hir (also known as Marwan), as they join a “Sympathy …
Philippines — BenarNews
Duterte drug-war admissions have pros and cons for his political future, observers say. But the former leader’s statements – made under oath in Congress – have also bolstered probes against him, analysts add.
Pacific leaders, Japan agree on Fukushima radioactive water …
Jul 18, 2024 · Leaders of Pacific island nations and territories pose for a group photo during the 10th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting (PALM10) in Tokyo on July 18, 2024.
Thailand — BenarNews
Thailand to grant citizenship to nearly 500,000 people. The aim is to improve national security and support the economy, officials said.
‘Shameful’: Ban on journalist during PNG visit by Indonesia’s …
Aug 22, 2024 · Papua New Guinea’s media council has condemned as “concerning” and “shameful” the exclusion of a BenarNews journalist from media events during a visit by Indonesia’s President-elect to the capital Port Moresby on Wednesday.
Pacific leaders to meet after China’s ‘concerning’ ICBM missile test
Sep 26, 2024 · Spectators wave Chinese flags as military vehicles carrying DF-41 nuclear ballistic missiles roll by during a parade to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the founding of Communist China in Beijing on Oct. 1, 2019.