Australia to close Manus Island asylum centre

Australia has agreed to close a controversial asylum seeker detention centre in Papua New Guinea (PNG).

Australia rejects criticism of refugee stance

Australia has rejected criticism of its response to thousands of migrants stranded at sea in Southeast Asia, saying it is generous towards refugees in the region.

Malaysia to launch rescue mission for migrants stranded at sea

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has ordered the navy and coastguard to conduct search and rescue operations for boats carrying stricken migrants including ethnic Rohingya from Myanmar, also known as Burma.