Bangladeshis at Power Plant Where 2 Workers Died Placed on Leave

Chinese staff returned to work after meeting with project officials.

ASEAN Makes Little Progress on Security Issues, Analysts Say

Statements on South China Sea, stalled Rohingya repatriation avoid the “hard part.”

Murad Ebrahim: From Insurgent Leader to Peacemaker

MILF leader discusses challenges facing the new Muslim autonomous region in the southern Philippines.

Manila Agrees to Joint Investigation of South China Sea Incident

A day after discarding Chinese proposal to probe fishing boat’s sinking, Duterte changes course.

Missing Bangladeshi Reappears; Politically Connected Family Blames Authorities

A politician-uncle of Syed Iftekhar Alam Sourav accuses the security services of taking him.

Philippines Rejects Joint Probe with Beijing on South China Sea Incident

Manila wants to interview crew of Chinese ship that allegedly rammed Filipino boat.

US Report: Bangladesh Ignoring Sex Trafficking of Rohingya

Bangladesh accused of not prosecuting criminal groups who sexually exploit Rohingya women.

Trial Opens in Bangladesh Fatal Burn Attack Case

Eight defendants say they were forced to confess in a horrific case that drew calls for swift justice.

Eight Chinese Nationals among Human Trafficking Suspects Arrested in Indonesia

Suspects were part of a ring luring Indonesian women into marriages in China, police say.

Thai Officials Order Cellphone Owners in Deep South to Have Photos Taken

Controversial move is an added layer to guard against insurgent attacks, officials say.

Philippines: MILF Leader Tells IS-linked Militants to Give up the Fight

Murad Ebrahim says his forces and good governance will help eradicate the threat in the southern Philippines.

Philippines: Suspected Abu Sayyaf Members Release 10 Fishermen

The victims, described as sea gypsies, were freed without paying ransom, police say.

Blast, Fire Kill at Least 30 People Including Children at Indonesian Factory

House in North Sumatra was used to manufacture disposable butane lighters

Indonesia Inaction on Uyghurs Reflects Non-Interference Stance, China Cultivation of Islamic Groups

Indonesian Muslim leader praises internment camps as “great” for teaching Uyghurs life skills.

Malaysia: Mahathir Backs Russia over Own Investigator in MH17 Probe

The prime minister says investigation of 2014 missile attack that killed 298 airline passengers has been biased.

Rare-Earth Miner Reiterates Plans to Move Part of Malaysian Operation Abroad

Malaysian minister postpones meeting with Australian officials, BenarNews source says.