Indonesia: Supreme Court Increases Activist’s Sentence to 4 Years

Hari Budiawan (alias Budi Pego) was convicted of spreading communism by waving a hammer-and-sickle flag at a protest demonstration last year.

Madam Secretary TV Show is Fiction, US Assures Thailand

A recent episode of the American drama caused a stir in junta-ruled Thailand.

False News Websites Hit Bangladesh Ahead of General Election

Clones of popular news portals have appeared since last week.

Community Radio Operators in Asia-Pacific Vow to Spread Peace Over Air Waves

Broadcasts of intolerant sermons could lead to radicalism among listeners, an Indonesian radio operator warns.

Philippine Troops Kill 2 Suspected Islamic State Followers

Black flag, explosives retrieved after gunfight, police say.

Malaysian Police Arrest 8 Terror Suspects, Link 6 to Abu Sayyaf

Police chief says a 35-year-old allegedly recruited children in Philippines to join militants.

Bangladesh: Rohingya Repatriation Fails amid Protests

Chanting “we won’t go back,” hundreds of refugees protested while none agreed to leave.

Senior Separatist Leader Shot Dead in Indian Kashmir

Hafizullah Mir’s killing occurred as residents cast their votes in village administration polls, authorities said.

Shahidul Alam Freed from Bangladesh Jail

Prominent photographer was incarcerated without charge for three and a half months.

Regional Survey Tracks Muslim Support for Terror Groups

The Merdeka Center reported on tolerance toward extremism in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines.

Philippines Prepares for Visit by Chinese Leader

Nationalists groups protest Xi Jinping’s visit, citing South China Sea deal.

Southern Philippines: At Least 5 Troops Die in Clash with Abu Sayyaf

More than two dozen soldiers were wounded in gunbattle on southern Jolo island, officials say.

Philippine Court Grants Imelda Marcos Bail despite Graft Conviction

Rights groups and victims of her late husband’s dictatorship cry foul over court’s decision.

US Vice President: Indo-Pacific ‘No Place for Empire’

Beijing’s moves in South China Sea threaten sovereignty of nations, Mike Pence says.