Philippines to Bring Up South China Sea Tensions at ASEAN Meeting

President Duterte seeks to downplay ramming of Filipino boat by Chinese ship.

Philippine Militant Suspects Linked to Marawi Siege Caught Near Manila

In a separate operation, the widow of a leader of Ansar al-Khilafah Philippines was arrested in the south.

Malaysian Peace Envoy Optimistic about Resumption of Thai Deep South Peace Talks

Talks facilitator Abdul Rahim Noor concludes first official visit to Thailand’s far south.

Philippines: Chinese Ambassador Reaches Out over Boat Sinking in South China Sea

China has promised to “thoroughly” investigate incident, Philippine presidential spokesman says.

Philippines Files Diplomatic Protest against China over Fishing Boat's Sinking

Beijing says incident at Recto Bank in the South China Sea was an accident.

Indonesian, Malaysian and Philippine Troops to Train for Possible Regional Ground Force

Monthlong exercise in Kalimantan is aimed at countering militants returning home from Syria, Indonesian officials say.

Bangladeshi Migrants Stuck at Sea off Tunisia

“They refuse food and medical services,” Bangladesh’s ambassador to Libya says of the migrants.

Ex-Police Chief: Unsure if Mass Graves Were in Malaysian Territory

Former Inspector General Khalid Abu Bakar defends delay in probing camp that held graves of Rohingya and Bangladeshis.

Philippines: 4 Human Rights Activists Killed in 2 Days, Police Say

Attacks occurred after U.N. experts called for probe into alleged human rights violations in Manila’s drug war.

US, Philippines to Launch Joint Counter-IS Recruitment Program Within Weeks

Support for extremist groups in four Mindanao provinces “very local,” U.S. official tells BenarNews.

Taiwanese Man Faces Thai Trial for Allowing Radio Broadcasts into China

Thailand was pressured by Beijing to file charges, rights groups, and the Falun Gong-linked Sound of Hope allege.

Police: Member of Gang Behind Priest’s Abduction Killed in Southern Philippines

Giancarlo Bossi was held for more than a month in 2007.

Philippines: Fishing Boat Struck by Chinese Ship Capsizes in South China Sea

Vietnamese-flagged vessel rescues 22 fishermen, Manila’s defense chief says.

State Dept Confirms US Drone Package for Southeast Asian Nations

Surveillance aircraft being financed through “security assistance funding, and not national funds,” official says.