Bangladeshi Police Defend Deadly Crackdown on Drug Suspects

"You can’t say that we haven’t given them a chance for a fair trial,” a police commander says.

Malaysian Police Launch Probe Over Politician’s Alleged Links with Tamil Tigers

Indonesian Court Sends Ex-Official to Prison Over Terror Charges

Dwi Djoko Wiwoho joined Islamic State in Syria with 18 family members, court documents show.

Philippines Says US Law Has No Bearing on Russia Arms Deal

Manila has “absolute immunity” as a sovereign state, presidential spokesman says.

Rights Groups Seek Probe as Indonesian Police Announce Killings of 11 Suspects

National police chief ordered “massive operations” to suppress crime ahead of next month’s Asian Games.

Philippine Senators Vow to Fight Charter Change

Some worry that changing the constitution could allow politicians to extend term limits.

Bangladesh Bank Official Disputes Customs Report about Gold Tampering

National Board of Revenue estimates losses totalled U.S. $355,000.

4 Philippine Soldiers Die in Clash with Communist Rebels

Casualties on government side are the worst since peace talks faltered last month.

Radio Broadcaster Shot Dead in Philippines

The killing is the 12th slaying of a media worker since Rodrigo Duterte became president two years ago.

US Pledges $26.5 Million to Philippines for Counterterror Fight

Assistance will include training, equipment and other support, U.S. envoy says.

3 Indonesians among 7 Arrested Terror Suspects, Malaysian Police Chief Says

One suspect allegedly made online threats to kill Malaysian king and PM Mahathir.

Philippine President Likely to Sign Muslim Autonomy Law Next Week

The measure, however, has been watered down, critics say.

Malaysian Authorities Seize Documents Linked with Chinese Projects

Anti-Corruption Commission raided 13 locations in Kuala Lumpur.

Thai Boys Say They Dug Holes, Drank Rainwater While Trapped in Cave

“Wild Boars” soccer players, coach leave hospital, talk about their “miraculous” rescue.

Malaysian Religious Affairs Minister Voices Support for LGBT Workers

Religious hardliners criticize comments by Mujahid Yusof Rawa.

Give Beijing Time to Settle South China Sea Disputes, Philippine President Says

Rodrigo Duterte describes China as a “really good neighbor.”