Officials: Myanmar, Bangladesh Working to Repatriate 3,450 Rohingya Refugees

Rohingya leaders express astonishment and worry over repatriation, saying they were not consulted.

Bangladesh Garment Workers Face Long Workdays, Higher Living Cost

Unions voice concern that pay raise given in December 2018 has not been effective.

Malaysia Extends Australian Rare Earth Miner’s License, Imposes Conditions

Lynas required to build its own “cracking and leaching” facility outside Malaysia within four years.

Indonesian Defense Chief: Papuan Rebels Must be ‘Crushed’

Ryamizard Ryacudu calls for military operation after a police officer was slain in Papua province.

Malaysia: Former PM Najib Razak’s Second Corruption Trial Set for Aug. 19

Ex-leader loses his last legal bid to postpone the trial over the alleged theft of money from state fund 1MDB.

Deadly Violence Mars Eid-ul-Adha Festivities in Southern Philippine Province

A two-year-old girl was among three people killed in violence since Monday, officials say.

Thailand: 18 Fishermen Stranded in Waters off Somalia Return Home

Crew members say their employer failed to pay them for months at sea.

Philippine Vice President, Defense Chief Voice Concerns Over Chinese Casino Workers

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana says workers at casinos in Manila area could spy on Philippine military bases.

Reconstruction of Marawi Delayed Till December, Philippine Official Says

Thousands of displaced residents remain homeless and unexploded ordnance still litters the southern Philippine city.

General: Chinese Warships Entered Philippine Waters without Notification

Five Chinese vessels ignored calls by Philippine naval aircraft, Lt. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana says.

Cabinet Members Call on Malaysia’s PM to Expel Firebrand Preacher

Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has supported Zakir Naik’s residency provided he doesn’t stir up trouble.

Ex-Darul Islam Members Pledge Allegiance to Indonesia

Fourteen former members formally give up their belief in an Islamic state.

Thai Opposition Party Rejects Army Chief’s Warning about Fake News

Thailand faces threats from “fake news,” Gen. Apirat Kongsompong said in an interview last week.

Bangladesh Police Examining Pro-IS Threat Video

The eight-minute video shows four men threatening attacks on Buddhists, Hindus and Americans in Bangladesh.