‘Sick joke’, threats cited in Asia-Pacific declining media freedom summit
Reporters Without Borders secretary-general Christophe Deloire talks about the global threat against journalists. Video: Café Pacific
By David Robie in Paris
When Reporters Without Borders chief...
Jokowi, Mahathir discuss migrant worker protection, border deal
President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo (right) shakes hands with Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad after giving a joint statement at the Bogor Palace. Image: Puspa...
RSF plea to Indonesia to investigate reporter’s death in detention
A journalist has died while in Indonesian police custody after investigating land disputes linked to the palm oil industry. Image: Tempo - Adek Berry/AFP/RSF
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Duterte says as ‘parent of nation,’ he can order detention of...
'Father of the nation' President Rodrigo Duterte defends his order against loiterers. Image: Malacañang
By Pia Ranada in Manila
President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines has...
Activists fear Indian proposal for coal reserves in Indonesian-ruled Papua
By Febriana Firdaus in Jakarta
As it seeks to diversify its sources of fuel, India is looking to get in on the ground floor of...
‘Fake news’ and millennials’ lack of media judgment a challenge, says...
By David Robie in Manipal, India
“Fake news” combined with a lack of critical media judgment by many in the millennial generation is a major...
Indonesia plans to ramp up lobbying for UN Security Council seat
Indonesia's Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi ... prioritising contributions to peace, including in peace-keeping operations, and realising the Sustainable Development Goals. Image: P.J.LEO/Jakarta Post
By Dian...
India’s ‘tribal’ minister visits NZ for relationships but skirts rape culture
India's Minister of State for Tribal Affairs Jasvantsinh Bhabhor greeting members of the community on his first visit to New Zealand. Image: Vandhna Bhan/Te...
Tommy Suharto: Indonesians are ‘longing’ for return to Suharto rule
Talk to Al Jazeera in the Field programme features Tommy Suharto.
Pacific Media Centre Newsdesk
The Suharto political dynasty is being revived in Indonesia, reports Al...
Indonesian military joint plan for greater role in counterterrorism
Members from the Indonesian military's Armoured Division take part in a parade to mark the 72nd anniversary of the Indonesian military's founding in Cilegon...
