Greenpeace: Indonesian Firms Failed to Pay Billions in Fines Linked to Forest Fires

Watchdog group releases findings ahead of presidential debate on environmental issues.

Philippines: 4 Abu Sayyaf Suspects Die in Jolo Jungle Clash

The militants were killed in shootout reported earlier this week that left a soldier dead.

Gunmen Kill 2 Farmers in Thailand’s Deep South

Meanwhile, Soldiers escape bomb attack in the nearby district of Ra-ngae, authorities say.

Philippine Soldier Dies in Shootout With Abu Sayyaf Militants

Three other members of a Special Forces unit were wounded in Jolo clash, officials say.

No Proof Indonesians Bombed Philippine Church, Jakarta Security Official Says

Inadequate information from Philippine side will make it hard to probe Indonesian angle, source says.

Bangladesh Minister Brushes Aside US Lawmakers' Concern about Electoral Fraud

Members of a congressional committee said they were dismayed by campaign marred by violence.

Malaysian Police Raid Targets Bangladeshi Kidnapping Ring

Officers kill two suspects during a shootout while rescuing the group’s latest victim.

Malaysia Nabbed Two Dozen Foreign Militant Suspects in Sabah Last Year

Out of 85 suspects in custody with alleged IS links, 44 were from other countries, police say.

Bangladesh to Send Troops to Saudi Arabia under Defense Pact

Up to 1,800 troops will remove landmines from Saudi-Yemen frontier, among other non-combat activities, officials say.

Car Bomb Kills Dozens of Indian Troops in Kashmir

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemns attack on convoy claimed by the Jaish-e-Mohammed militant group.

Freed on Bail, Rappler’s Ressa Blasts Philippine Government

Suppression of the press is “death by a thousand cuts to our democracy,” journalist says.

Thai Party Threatened with Dissolution after Nominating Princess

Shutting down Thai Raksa Chart would create an uphill battle for the junta’s rivals, analysts say.

Philippine Court Convicts Associate of Mexican Drug Kingpin ‘El Chapo’

A court in Makati sentences Horacio Hernandez Herrera to life behind bars.

Philippine Authorities Arrest Head of Rappler News Website Again

Maria Ressa is arrested for the second time since 2018.