Monday, October 13, 2025
East Asia & the Pacific Australia: Andrew Hastie quits shadow cabinet, citing disagreement over immigration policy Shadow Home Affairs Minister and Liberal leadership aspirant Andrew Hastie has quit Sussan Ley’s shadow ministry, citing disagreement over immigration policy. Burma: Myanmar junta intensifies efforts to defend key base on Magway-Rakhine border The regime has stepped up its defense of the Nat Yay Kan, a key artillery and air defense base, following the recent capture of a nearby…