Students from the University of the Philippines in Manila stage an on-campus protest against a decision by the defense department to drop an accord barring security forces from entering the campus without the consent of university officials, Jan. 19, 2021.

Govt will Allow Security Forces to Enter University of Philippines

Manila campus has become a breeding ground for “enemies of the state,” Defense Secretary Lorenzana says.

Seven Soldiers Dead in Philippine Helicopter Crash

Seven Soldiers Dead in Philippine Helicopter Crash

Copter was resupplying soldiers fighting communist rebels in the south; military calls it an accident.

Terror Arrests Drop in Malaysia Due to Pandemic, New Policing Approach

Terror Arrests Drop in Malaysia Due to Pandemic, New Policing Approach

Extremism remains a threat, but experts praise shift away from large-scale arrests.

Bangladesh Again Denies Al-Qaeda Presence

Bangladesh Again Denies Al-Qaeda Presence

But AQIS affiliates were linked to slaying of intellectuals and activists between 2013 and 2018.

US Slaps Sanctions on Chinese Oil Giant over South China Sea Activity

US Slaps Sanctions on Chinese Oil Giant over South China Sea Activity

CNOOC behaves like a bully “to intimidate China’s neighbors,” U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross says.

Huge Fire Leaves Thousands of Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh Camp Homeless

Huge Fire Leaves Thousands of Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh Camp Homeless

The blaze destroyed at least 550 makeshift shelters at the Nayapara camp in Cox’s Bazar.

COVID-19: Philippines Clears Pfizer Vaccine for Emergency Use

COVID-19: Philippines Clears Pfizer Vaccine for Emergency Use

Vaccine is the first one to be approved in the Southeast Asian country.

Next Myanmar-Bangladesh-China Meeting on Rohingya Repatriation Set for Jan. 19

Next Myanmar-Bangladesh-China Meeting on Rohingya Repatriation Set for Jan. 19

Myanmar has been dragging its feet on the return of the hundreds of thousands of refugees, Dhaka says.

More Contagious UK Variant of COVID-19 Detected in Philippines

More Contagious UK Variant of COVID-19 Detected in Philippines

Filipino man who arrived in Manila from the Middle East last week tested positive, health department says.

Chinese FM Wraps Up Aid Diplomacy Push through SE Asia

Chinese FM Wraps Up Aid Diplomacy Push through SE Asia

South China Sea troubles take a backseat as Beijing donates vaccine and pledges to complete infrastructure projects.

Govt Shouldn’t Politicize Health System Under Emergency, Malaysian Medical Groups Warn

Govt Shouldn’t Politicize Health System Under Emergency, Malaysian Medical Groups Warn

Declaration’s sweeping powers should be used responsibly to deal with worsening pandemic, they say.

Philippine Commander: Suspected Indonesian Bomber Says Parents Forced Her to Join IS

Philippine Commander: Suspected Indonesian Bomber Says Parents Forced Her to Join IS

Rezky Fantasya Rullie, whose mother and father killed themselves in a church bombing, was preparing for a suicide mission, officials allege.

Indonesian Govt Backs Prosecution of Police Who Shot Hardline Cleric’s Followers

Indonesian Govt Backs Prosecution of Police Who Shot Hardline Cleric’s Followers

Human rights commission probe finds the killing of four men was unlawful.

Indonesian Coast Guard Intercepts, Escorts Chinese Survey Ship from EEZ

Indonesian Coast Guard Intercepts, Escorts Chinese Survey Ship from EEZ

The Xiang Yang Hong 03 had turned off its tracking system multiple times, Indonesian authorities say.

Thai Pro-Democracy Protesters Plan to Hit the Streets Again When Pandemic Eases

Thai Pro-Democracy Protesters Plan to Hit the Streets Again When Pandemic Eases

Large anti-government protests outdoors have stopped in recent weeks amid a surge in coronavirus cases.

Southern Philippines: Senior BIFF Militant Dies

Southern Philippines: Senior BIFF Militant Dies

Abu Misry Mama, 67, was the public face of the IS-linked Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters.

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Banning Islamic Defenders Front: Overdue yet Overreaching

Banning Islamic Defenders Front: Overdue yet Overreaching

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