India Says Leader of Pro-IS Group Killed in Kashmir Firefight

Four militants, police officer and a civilian die in latest spike of violence in disputed region, authorities said.

Philippines Doubles Bounty for Top IS-linked Militant

Abu Dar is believed to be one of the likely successors to Isnilon Hapilon

Indonesian Court Sentences Radical Cleric to Death for Terror Attacks

Aman Abdurrahman (alias Oman Rachman) is the de facto leader of Islamic State in Indonesia.

Police in Thai Deep South Arrest Suspect Transporting 41 Bombs

Pipebombs were found in truck driven from town along the border with Malaysia, authorities said.

Philippines: Abu Sayyaf Militants Kidnap, Release Mayor’s Relatives

Stepmother and stepsister freed after military launches manhunt on Jolo island.

Indonesian Authorities Uncover Plot to Attack Police District HQ

Four suspected militants were arrested after authorities monitored their Telegram messages, according to police spokesman.

Malaysian Defense Minister Calls for Review of Troops in Saudi Arabia

Military was sent to the Gulf nation to aid in evacuation of Malaysians from Yemen.

Malaysia Central Bank’s New Governor Had Resigned After Investigating 1MDB

Central bank veteran promises stability and “best interest of the nation”

Opposition Grows to Philippine Policy of Rounding Up Loiterers

More deaths have been reported in overcrowded jails.

Coffee Can Help Ex-Terrorists Shun ‘Bitter Past’: Indonesian Shop Owner

“They have to be diverted and their environment needs to be replaced,” Muhammad In’am Amin says.

New Malaysian Government Promises Funds to Finish KL Skyscraper

Finance minister says project suffered because money was embezzled from it by 1MDB state fund.

Philippines Halts Back-Channel Talks with Communist Insurgents

Military launches offensives after suspected guerrillas wounded six soldiers with bomb.

Malaysia to Re-open Case of Murdered Mongolian Interpreter: Police Chief

Father files police report naming former aide of Najib Razak as “a very crucial witness.”

India’s Central Government Takes Control in Kashmir

Governor’s rule is imposed after nationalist BJP withdrew from state coalition over concerns about violence.