US Names India, Philippines Among Countries Most Hit by Terrorists in 2017

State Department’s annual report assesses counter-terrorism trends worldwide.

Rescuers Push on in Search for Survivors, Bodies after Philippine Landslide

At least 60 people remained buried in landslide in Itogon town unleashed by Typhoon Mangkhut.

Malaysia: Najib Detained, Expected to Face New 1MDB Charges

Former prime minister is due in court Thursday, MACC officials say.

India: Efforts Begin in West Bengal to Update National Register of Citizens

List will not be used to deport people to Bangladesh, state’s chief minister vows.

Thai Police Can Hold Chinese Dissident Couple For 12 More Days, Court Rules

Political asylum seekers Wu Yuhua and husband Yang Chong had been seeking bail as part of effort to avoid return to China.

Indian Kashmir Shuts Down Following Weekend Bloodshed

At least 15 people have died in violence since last week.

Philippines: Rescuers Dig through 30 Feet of Mud in Search for Typhoon Survivors

Government orders halt of small mining operations to prevent a similar disaster.

Indonesian Police Extend Detention of Polish Man Accused of Papua Rebel Links

Suspect denies aiding rebels in conflict-prone Papua province, attorney says.

Filipinos Prepare Protest to Commemorate Marcos Era Martial Law

Catholic Church calls Filipinos to join demonstration marking anniversary of 1972 imposition of military rule.

Malaysian NGOs Criticize Deputy PM for Comments on Latest Child-Marriage Case

Government must abide by case of underage girl married in Kelantan, Wan Azizah Wan Ismail suggests.

Dozens Still Missing in Landslide After Typhoon in Northern Philippines

Rescuers voice hope that they can find some survivors in the mining town of Itogon.

Laos-based Thai Activist Linked to Anti-Monarchy Group

Analysts criticize Thailand’s junta for ordering crackdown against the little-known Organization for Thai Federation movement.

Philippine Ex-General Convicted of Kidnapping Filipina Students in ’06

Jovito Palparan is sentenced for the abductions and disappearances of Karen Empeño and Shirley Cadapan.

Philippines: Landslides Caused by Typhoon Mangkhut Trap Miners

Death toll climbs as nation begins recovery effort.