SUB-SAHARAN Africa continues to bear the brunt of malaria cases in the world. In this region, 11 countries account for ...

East Timor Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao told AFP on Friday that Pope Francis left a legacy of reconciliation but also confronted the issue of child abuse during a rare visit to Asia's youngest ...

The Coalition has announced a huge $2bn commitment to build out infrastructure in the Pacific Islands and East Timor. The money has been earmarked to wrestle back influence from China and comes ...

BLACKFOOT — After months of waiting, the new Blackfoot Animal Shelter and Rescue building is set to hold its grand opening celebration this week. Amanda Cevering, executive director of the ...

Cardinal Cristobal Lopez, the Spanish-born archbishop of Rabat, admits he is a little anxious ahead of his first conclave, although also curious.

As its largest city, Dili is the perfect starting point for exploring Timor-Leste. Here, tourists can get a glimpse of the Asian-European fusion that gives this South-East Asian nation its ...

The Indonesian coelacanth, a fish once thought to be extinct for 70 million years, was discovered alive in greater numbers ...

TOKYO -- Military spending in East Asia jumped 7.8% on the year to $433 billion in 2024, a new report shows, as countries continued to enhance war-fighting capabilities amid heightening tensions ...

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