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French gendarmes remove a roadblock during clashes with pro-independence protesters in Dumbea, New Caledonia, on 24 June 2024. Six Kanak activists have filed a complaint against four current or former French ministers over their arrests and transfers during the 2024 unrest. - Delphine Mayeur/AFP

New Caledonia activists file complaint against French ministers over 2024 riots

Sep 10, 2026 | Asia Pacific

The complaint includes Christian Tein, a leading figure in New Caledonia's pro-independence movement, and targets former ...

In this image released by the Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS), rescue workers search for victims in a damaged building following an earthquake in Maumere, in the province of East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, on August 15, 2026. - Basarnas via AP

Thousands of evacuees await aid after deadly quake on Indonesia's Flores island

Aug 16, 2026 | Asia Pacific

Help started arriving Sunday for thousands of evacuees on Indonesia's Flores island after a powerful earthquake killed 4 ...

Global K-pop sensation BTS said they will not submit their music for next years Grammy Awards, following the Recording Academys introduction of new categories that include the Best Asian Pop Music Performance. - Andrew Caballero-Reynolds, AFP

BTS boycott Grammys after introduction of new Asian pop category

Jul 30, 2026 | Asia Pacific

Global K-pop sensation BTS said Wednesday they will not submit their music for next year's Grammy Awards, after the Reco ...

A fire in a bar in the Thai capital Bangkok killed at least 27 people late Sunday night, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said - chanakarn LAOSARAKHAM, AFP

Massive Bangkok pub fire kills at least 27 people, Thai officials say

Jul 13, 2026 | Asia Pacific

A massive fire in a Bangkok bar late Sunday night killed at least 27 people and injured dozens, sending screaming patron ...

AFP - LUDOVIC MARIN

Indonesia expands defence ties with France on back of Moscow visit

Apr 15, 2026 | Asia Pacific

Indonesia has agreed to expand defence industry cooperation with France just days after signing a major defence partners ...

Gregoire Merot/AP

Cholera cases in the French department of Mayotte double in two days

Apr 29, 2024 | Asia Pacific

The number of cholera cases in the French department of Mayotte has doubled in two days, according to local health offic ...

FREDERIC J. BROWN / AFP

Haiti welcomes Kenyan offer to lead multinational force to quell gang violence

Jul 31, 2023 | Asia Pacific

Haiti has welcomed with great interest a Kenyan offer to lead a 1,000-strong multinational force to bolster security i ...

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