Myanmar coup leader and commander-in-chief of the Burmese armed forces Senior General Min Aung Hlaing attends a conference on International Security in Moscow, June 23, 2021.

ASEAN to Invite ‘Non-Political’ Myanmar Rep Instead of Coup Leader to Summit

Burmese junta-appointed Foreign Ministry says it is “extremely disappointed” with decision and alleges it was taken without consensus.

Bangladesh: Muslims March in Dhaka, Clash with Police after Friday Prayers

Bangladesh: Muslims March in Dhaka, Clash with Police after Friday Prayers

A Hindu man was killed during the third day of protests over alleged Quran desecration.

Thailand Ends 17-Day Security Op in Deep South Swamp

Thailand Ends 17-Day Security Op in Deep South Swamp

After deadly shootouts, government forces have cleared a marshland of rebels holed up there, Thai military says.

China Welcomes Putin’s ‘Positive’ Remarks about South China Sea

China Welcomes Putin’s ‘Positive’ Remarks about South China Sea

Russian president says “non-regional powers” should not interfere in disputes about the sea.

ASEAN Emergency Meeting to Discuss Barring Myanmar Junta Chief From Summit

ASEAN Emergency Meeting to Discuss Barring Myanmar Junta Chief From Summit

Announcement comes after regional bloc envoy was not allowed to meet jailed Burmese leaders earlier this week.

Philippines: Death Toll Rises from Floods, Landslides in Storm’s Wake

Philippines: Death Toll Rises from Floods, Landslides in Storm’s Wake

Tropical Storm Kompasu (Maring) caused nearly U.S. $14 million in damage to crops, officials say.

Indonesia: Tip By Terror Convict Leads Police to Explosive Stash

Indonesia: Tip By Terror Convict Leads Police to Explosive Stash

Densus 88 recovered and destroyed 35 kilos of TATP, a home-made explosive, in a mountain in West Java.

Philippine Teams Rush to Reach Communities Devastated in Storm’s Path

Philippine Teams Rush to Reach Communities Devastated in Storm’s Path

Tropical Storm Kompasu (Maring) unleashed deadly floods and landslides.

Indonesian Envoy: ASEAN Bars Myanmar Junta Chief from Upcoming Summit

Indonesian Envoy: ASEAN Bars Myanmar Junta Chief from Upcoming Summit

Decision comes after Burmese military refused to allow bloc’s envoy to meet all parties, as was agreed.

Philippines: Robredo Teams Up with Jailed Duterte Foe for 2022 Polls

Philippines: Robredo Teams Up with Jailed Duterte Foe for 2022 Polls

The vice president’s slate of senate candidates includes Sen. Leila de Lima, other critics of the president.

People Killed as Bangladesh Police, Mob Clash over Alleged Quran Desecration

People Killed as Bangladesh Police, Mob Clash over Alleged Quran Desecration

Facebook post of Islamic holy book seen during Hindu festival leads to violence across Muslim-majority country.

UK Military Might Observe Renewed Full-Scale Balikatan Drills in Philippines

UK Military Might Observe Renewed Full-Scale Balikatan Drills in Philippines

Talks are under way to include Britain as an observer alongside Australia and Japan, Philippine military chief says.

Thailand Rushes to Inoculate People in Deep South amid Infection Spike

Thailand Rushes to Inoculate People in Deep South amid Infection Spike

Four southern provinces account for a fifth of nation’s new COVID-19 cases this week.

Leaked Facebook Blacklist Targets Militants in Bangladesh, Indonesia, Philippines

Leaked Facebook Blacklist Targets Militants in Bangladesh, Indonesia, Philippines

The list of Dangerous Organizations and Individuals “is constantly being updated” to mitigate risk, a company official says.

US Denies Cover-up of Submarine Collision in South China Sea

US Denies Cover-up of Submarine Collision in South China Sea

Beijing has been vocal with its criticism of the delayed U.S. announcement about the incident.

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A Nobel for the Noble

A Nobel for the Noble

US, UK Aircraft Carriers Lead Show of Naval Might Around South China Sea

US, UK Aircraft Carriers Lead Show of Naval Might Around South China Sea

An Eyewitness Account of Rohingya Leader’s Killing as Told through Sketches

A Global Paper Storm

A Global Paper Storm

Undocumented Migrants Get Jabs in Malaysia

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