Analysts: India Banking on Awami Victory in Bangladesh Election

India has important stakes in Bangladesh, where it is vying against China for influence.

Son of Philippine Corrections’ Chief Arrested in Drug Raid

Nicanor Faeldon, who oversees prisons, is reputed as being loyal to President Duterte.

Philippine Court Convicts 66 Abu Sayyaf Men for Mass Kidnapping in 2000

Case stemmed from abduction of 52 students and teachers on Basilan island.

Indonesian Court Orders Legislators to Raise Minimum Age for Girls to Marry

Judges rule on petition by ex-child brides that such marriages deny health, education rights.

Philippines: Marine, 3 Abu Sayyaf Gunmen Killed in Fighting

Clash came a day after Congress extended martial law in Mindanao region.

Bangladesh Officials: Rohingya Relocation to Isle Not Expected This Year

Housing complex on Bhashan Char awaits opening ceremony to be led by PM Sheikh Hasina.

Malaysia: Najib, Ex-1MDB Official Face Audit Tampering Charges

Section about fugitive financier Jho Low was removed from report, new auditor general alleges.

Hundreds of Thai Women Sold for Sex, US Prosecutors Say

Department of Justice: Five people convicted of various charges after six-week trial.

Philippines: ADB approves US $408 million for Marawi’s Rehabilitation

Package aimed at transforming Marawi into a “thriving economic center," bank says.

Bangladeshi Officials to Slow Internet Speed on Election Day

Broadband restrictions will help block propaganda, false news on Dec. 30, election officials say.

Malaysia: Auction Falls Short of $130 Million Sought for Equanimity

Government will seek private bids to sell yacht tied to 1MDB scandal.

Thailand to Increase Age for Muslims to Marry

The regulation raising the age to wed from 15 to 17 is to take effect Friday.

India’s BJP Loses Big in State Assembly Polls

Ahead of the 2019 general election, the ruling party is defeated in three farm-belt states.

Philippine Congress Extends Martial Law in Mindanao Region

President Rodrigo Duterte’s chief aide says Islamic State-linked militants, other groups pose a threat.