A Baul singer performs at an annual Lalon Dham gathering in Kushtia district in southwestern Bangladesh, March 24, 2016.

In Bangladesh, ‘Religious Zealots’ Attack, Shave Head of Teen Baul Singer

Islamic hardliners see nonconformist musicians as apostates and heretics.

Malaysia to Seek China’s Views on AUKUS Pact in Minister’s Beijing Visit

Malaysia to Seek China’s Views on AUKUS Pact in Minister’s Beijing Visit

“We need to get the views of the [Chinese] leadership,” Malaysian Defense Minister Hishammuddin Hussein says.

Facing ICC Probe, Duterte Defends Philippine Drug War Before UN General Assembly

Facing ICC Probe, Duterte Defends Philippine Drug War Before UN General Assembly

In speech to world body, Southeast Asian leader also takes aim at Beijing on South China Sea issue.

Outcry Over Thai Plan to Deport Malaysian Trans Woman Wanted for ‘Insulting Islam’

Outcry Over Thai Plan to Deport Malaysian Trans Woman Wanted for ‘Insulting Islam’

Malaysia will persecute Nur Sajat as she is part of LGBTQ community, Human Rights Watch says.

Philippines Throws Support Behind AUKUS Pact

Philippines Throws Support Behind AUKUS Pact

Trilateral security arrangement will address “imbalance” in Southeast Asia, Manila’s foreign secretary says.

Watchdog: Internet Freedom at ‘All-Time Low’ in Bangladesh

Watchdog: Internet Freedom at ‘All-Time Low’ in Bangladesh

Online rights declined worldwide for 11th year in a row.

Malaysia Confirms Citizen Arrested in Somalia on Suspicion of Joining Al-Shabaab Militants

Malaysia Confirms Citizen Arrested in Somalia on Suspicion of Joining Al-Shabaab Militants

Ahmad Mustakim Abdul Hamid has been member of the group since 2009, security analyst says.

Philippine Boxing Great Pacquiao Declares Presidential Run

Philippine Boxing Great Pacquiao Declares Presidential Run

An opponent described the boxer’s bid for the top post as violating party rules.

Philippines: Manila’s Popular Mayor Enters Race for President

Philippines: Manila’s Popular Mayor Enters Race for President

Former actor Francisco Domagoso follows boxing icon Manny Pacquiao in announcing candidacy for top office.

Chinese Survey Ship Lingering in Indonesia’s EEZ Poses Dilemma for Jakarta

Chinese Survey Ship Lingering in Indonesia’s EEZ Poses Dilemma for Jakarta

Jakarta deployed several naval vessels to area but nevertheless played down presence of Beijing’s 3,400-ton vessel.

Malaysian PM: Country has Vaccinated 80 Percent of Adults against COVID-19

Malaysian PM: Country has Vaccinated 80 Percent of Adults against COVID-19

The Delta variant forced officials to set a 90 percent target for achieving herd immunity.

Alleged Islamic State Recruiter Arrested in Southern Philippines

Alleged Islamic State Recruiter Arrested in Southern Philippines

The suspect, Samer Ali, was caught during a raid in the foothills of the mountains in South Cotabato.

Australian Navy Ships Touring Southeast Asia Make Vietnam Port Call

Australian Navy Ships Touring Southeast Asia Make Vietnam Port Call

Visit occurred as Australian foreign ministry deals with fallout from pact with U.S. and U.K.

Indonesian Analysts: MIT Leader’s Killing May Bring about Militant Group’s Demise

Indonesian Analysts: MIT Leader’s Killing May Bring about Militant Group’s Demise

None of four surviving members of IS-linked group is the apparent successor of Ali Kalora.

Indonesian Security Forces Kill Islamic State-Linked Group’s Elusive Top Man

Indonesian Security Forces Kill Islamic State-Linked Group’s Elusive Top Man

MIT militant outfit now reduced to 4 people after deaths of Ali Kalora and his follower, police say.

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