Bangladeshi Govt Misses Court-Ordered Deadline over Photographer's Detention

Deputy attorney general says prosecutors will present verbal argument against Shahidul Alam’s petition for bail.

One Year after Marawi Siege: Thousands of Displaced Residents Still Live in Tents

City’s reconstruction remains slow, as military officials say pro-Islamic State militants regrouping elsewhere.

Malaysian Leader Mahathir Confirms Decision to Free Uyghurs

China, which had asked for their extradition, said that it "resolutely" opposed Malaysia's decision.

Philippines Retains UN Rights Council Seat Despite Duterte’s Drug War

Southeast Asian nation joins countries with tainted human rights records.

Rights Groups Raise Concerns as India Starts Steps to Deport Rohingya

At least 23 Rohingya will be handed back to Myanmar soon, police source tells BenarNews.

UN Chief Visits Quake-Hit City as Indonesia Calls Off Search Effort

World Bank, Asian Development Bank and UN pledge to support reconstruction.

Security Forces Kill PhD Student-Turned-Militant Leader in Indian Kashmir

Manan Bashir Wani, a suspected top militant, and an aide were slain in a shootout, authorities say.

Former Dictator’s Family Members Lead Rowdy Philippine Election Circus

Imee Marcos says family will not admit guilt for her father’s 20-year dictatorial rule.

Bangladesh’s BNP, Partner Parties Link Up with New Opposition Front

Kamal Hossain, 81, is a potential leader in Bangladesh’s imminent polls.

Philippine Analysts: War Between Rival Superpowers Unlikely in South China Sea

But Sino-Russian bilateral relations are a complicating factor, experts say.

Malaysia’s Anwar Triumphs with Landslide By-Election Victory

Major win in Port Dickson seen as first step needed before replacing Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad.

Bangladesh Project to House Rohingya on Flood-Prone Isle Ready for Opening

Bhashan Char island is “very much habitable” and equipped to house 25,000 refugees, officials say.

Philippines Names UN Envoy as Foreign Secretary

Teodoro “Teddy Boy” Locsin Jr. replaces Alan Peter Cayetano as Manila’s top diplomat.

Australia Agrees to Train Indonesians in Cyber Security

Defense ministers talk as ASEAN and world finance leaders discuss sustainable development.