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Businessman and veteran politician vows to perform his duties ‘with honesty and righteousness’ amid political turmoil.

After questions over whether the former prime minister was going back into exile, Thaksin said he would return no later than Monday to attend court

As soldiers crisscrossed the Indonesian capital Jakarta on Monday in a highly unusual scene ahead of more protests over lavish perks for lawmakers, many residents were staying clear.

Left off the backpackers’ route, overshadowed by East Asia — it’s finally Malaysia’s time to shine

Public transport to Western Sydney international airport seems likely to be fragmented and indirect from many parts of the city

In Madagascar, winter brings with it a unique family gathering. Across the central highlands, communities practise the famadihana – the “turning of the dead”. The ritual, rooted in Austronesian culture and dating back to the 16th century, involves exhuming ancestors, wrapping them in fresh silk shrouds and celebrating them in…

With its fabulous beaches, delicious food, and affordability, this Southeast Asian country is a haven for expats from around the world.

An angry mob has set fire to a local parliament building in Makassar, Indonesia, leaving at least three people dead and five others hospitalized

At least three people were killed and several injured in a fire blamed on protesters in Sulawesi island.