Malaysia

Malaysian authorities rescue about 400 children linked to banned Islamic sect

Police allege the youths were sexually abused, indoctrinated to follow deviant religious teachings.

Philippines

Marcos fires immigration chief over ex-Philippine Mayor Alice Guo case

Justice secretary cites alleged lapses of immigration bureau under watch of Tansingco, the latest involving former mayor Guo.

Pacific

Samoan journalists decry ‘ridiculous’ media restrictions at Commonwealth summit

Some 56 nations from around the world will attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa next month.

Philippines

Philippine police: More alleged victims come forward against Pastor Apollo Quiboloy

Authorities are currently verifying information provided by witnesses who said they were sexually abused by Quiboloy, the spiritual adviser to ex-President Duterte.

Indonesia

Nearly half of Timor-Leste’s population turns out for Mass with Pope Francis

The Catholic Church leader called on the faithful to be ready to sacrifice ambitions to help others.

Philippines

Marcos fires immigration chief over ex-Philippine Mayor Alice Guo case

Justice secretary cites alleged lapses of immigration bureau under watch of Tansingco, the latest involving former mayor Guo.

Police shot his brother, who was handing out refreshments in protests in July

The Philippines’ Marcos-Duterte alliance collapses: What’s next?

“Mutelu,” the belief in lucky charms and spiritual objects, is big business in Thailand

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