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India: BJP Under Fire Amid Atrocities Against Dalits Jul 25, 2016

String of attacks on lower-caste community may hurt Hindu nationalist party’s chances in upcoming state elections, experts say.

Islamic State Poses Potent Threat to South Asia: Commentary Jul 25, 2016

Governments of Bangladesh and India are not doing enough to counter the menace, terrorism experts say.

Indonesia: Village School Provides Education in a Natural Setting Jul 22, 2016

Children learn basic reading and writing skills in classes held outdoors.

Brother of Malaysia’s PM Calls for Transparency in Light of 1MDB Lawsuits Jul 22, 2016

Wall Street Journal editorial takes aim at prime minister and his party.

Thailand: Police Question British Writer’s Spouse Over Photos of Royalty Jul 22, 2016

Police accuse Andrew MacGregor Marshall of sharing doctored photos online of Thailand’s crown prince.

MH370 Mystery: Search for Missing Malaysian Jet to End Jul 22, 2016

Joint efforts to find the airliner will be suspended by year's end unless there is a breakthrough, Malaysia, Australia and China announce.

1MDB Affair: Malaysia’s Prime Minister Speaks Out on U.S. Lawsuits Jul 21, 2016

Meanwhile, Singapore seizes hundreds of millions of dollars from bank accounts, Switzerland recovers major artwork.

Bangladesh Court Sentences Top Opposition Figure for Money Laundering Jul 21, 2016

Tarique Rahman was considered the political heir to his mother, BNP leader Khaleda Zia.

Thailand Counting Down to Controversial Referendum Jul 21, 2016

A constitutional vote will shape the nation’s future, but the junta isn’t allowing critical debate.

Malaysia: US Files Lawsuits to Recover $1 Billion Taken From 1MDB Jul 20, 2016

Complaint does not name Najib Razak, but refers to a $681 million deposit in March 2013.

Bangladesh Circulates List of 261 Missing People Jul 20, 2016

Some may now be linked to militant groups, the Rapid Action Battalion warns.

Indonesia Confirms Death of Top Militant Santoso Jul 19, 2016

An operation that resulted in the killing of Indonesia’s most wanted man will go on, officials say.

Malaysia Has Blocked IS-linked Al Fatihin Website: Police Chief Jul 19, 2016

The site that disseminated Islamic State’s first Malay-language newspaper is now inaccessible in Southeast Asia.

Thai Buddhists Celebrate Asanha Bucha and Lent Jul 19, 2016

Asanha Bucha marks the day when the Buddha delivered his first sermon to five disciples.

Bangladesh Police Arrest Five in Connection with Café Attack Jul 18, 2016

Police also find grenades in a Dhaka area home that may have been used by perpetrators of the attack

Indonesia’s No. 1 Militant May Have Died in Firefight: Officials Jul 18, 2016

Facial traits of a militant who was killed in Poso regency resemble those of Santoso (alias Abu Wardah), authorities say.

Bangladesh: 38 Charged with Murder for Rana Plaza Disaster Jul 18, 2016

Three others charged with aiding Rana Plaza owner’s attempted escape following April 2013 tragedy.

India: Government Ban on Kashmiri Media Slammed Jul 18, 2016

“Temporary” shutdown is meant to diffuse volatile situation following separatist leader’s killing, state government says.

Thailand: 'Grandma Minoh' Reflects on Her 125 Years Jul 15, 2016

Despite her age, she still earns an income and needs little help, family members say.

Malaysia: Ex-PM Mahathir Proposes New Party to Defeat Ruling Coalition Jul 15, 2016

Party needs to be unique to woo voters opposed to UMNO, observers say.

From Jakarta to Delhi, Asian Leaders Condemn Truck Attack in France Jul 15, 2016

French officials have declared the attack an act of terrorism.

India: Islamic Preacher Denies Inciting Terrorism Jul 15, 2016

Zakir Naik says he will not return to India this year.

India: ‘Non-Lethal’ Pellets Blind Dozens in Kashmir Jul 15, 2016

Children are being treated for eye injuries amid violence after separatist leader's killing.

France Reels from Bastille Day Attack Jul 15, 2016

Truck-attack in Nice, where at least 84 were killed and scores more were injured, marked the third major terrorist attack in France since January 2015, ...

Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines to Hold Another Trilateral Meeting on Maritime Security Jul 14, 2016

Defense ministers from the three countries will meet in the Malaysian capital next week.

Bangladesh: Two Men Missing in Dhaka Attack Aftermath, Families Say Jul 14, 2016

Tahmid Hasib Khan and Hasnat Karim are still being held, police sources say.

Malaysia: Australian University Removing Sarawak Governor’s Name from Plaza Jul 14, 2016

Abdul Taib Mahmud received a law degree and an honorary doctorate from the University of Adelaide.

Indonesia to Boost Island Defenses After South China Sea Ruling Jul 13, 2016

Defense minister details plans for bolstering military presence around the Natuna Islands.

Bangladesh: Businessmen Worry About Economic Fallout from Terrorism Jul 13, 2016

North American fashion brands and Japan’s foreign aid agency, however, say they remain committed to Bangladesh.

Malaysia, Indonesia Call for Peaceful Resolution in South China Sea Jul 12, 2016

Panel at The Hague favors the Philippines in its dispute with China over territorial claims.

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