Senior Communist Rebel Arrested, Philippine Police Say

Renante Gamara is taken into custody soon before “permanent” termination of to peace talks is announced.

Bangladesh’s Ruling Party Signs MoU with China’s Communist Party

Leaders discussed Rohingya repatriation, infrastructure, energy and agricultural development at meeting in Dhaka

Vietnamese Rights Campaigner Stuck in Scary Limbo in Thailand

Bach Hong Quyen has U.N. refugee status but lives in hiding and says he fears for his family’s safety.

Thailand: Thaksin’s Whereabouts Unknown as Election Clock Ticks Down

Officials dismiss reports of pending extradition request for former prime minister.

Philippines Arrests 4 Chinese Drug Suspects, Seizes Huge Meth Shipment

Weighing 163 kilos (353 pounds), stash was concealed in Chinese biscuit cans, authorities say.

Philippines: Hundreds Rally for a Return to their Marawi Homes

Desperate displaced residents say the government has let them down.

FIFA Official Gets Bail after Arrest for Allegedly Defaming Bangladeshi Leader

Mahfuza Akhter Kiron jailed after allegedly criticizing the prime minister for favoring cricket over football.

Malaysian Teen among 50 People Killed in New Zealand Attack, Authorities Say

All of the dead, mostly immigrants, have been identified, New Zealand police say.

Philippines: Ex-Muslim Guerrilla Leader Threatens War over Federalism

Nur Misuari issued the threat during his meeting with President Rodrigo Duterte, according to officials.

Ex-Philippine Officials File Complaint over China’s Control of South China Sea

Two former leaders ask the ICC to rule on Beijing’s occupation of the country’s fishing grounds.

A Tale of Two Defendants: One Freed, One Still on Trial

Government support, diplomacy and electoral politics may have played a role in shocking release of Kim Jong Nam murder defendant.

Indonesian Environmentalists Seek Meeting with Chinese Bank over Sumatra Dam Project

Conservationists want to discuss their concerns about how project could further imperil an endangered orangutan species.

Southern Philippines: Two Suspected Abu Sayyaf Militants Killed in Firefight

One was wanted for his alleged role in a mass kidnapping from a Malaysian resort.

40 Kilos of Plastic in Stomach of Dead Whale Found in Philippines

The Cuvier’s beaked whale suffered from dehydration and starvation because of the trash, environmentalists say.