Typhoon Mangkhut Plows Through Rain-Soaked Philippines
Typhoon Mangkhut slammed into the Philippines' northeastern coast early Saturday, its ferocious winds and blinding rain ripping off tin roof sheets and knocking out power, and plowed through the agricultural region at the start of the onslaught.
Malaysia’s Anwar, Seeking Return, Vows Support for Mahathir
PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia — Malaysia's prime minister-in-waiting Anwar Ibrahim said Friday that it's time for him to return as a lawmaker, but reiterated his full...
Indonesian Court Rules Militant Guilty of Extremism
JAKARTA — An Indonesian court sentenced an Islamic militant on Thursday to 11 years in prison after finding him guilty of conducting training in...
Rohingya Girls Find Joy in Elaborate Makeup (Photos)
UKHIYA, Bangladesh — The dazzling displays of color emerge amid the mud and monsoon rains of Bangladesh's refugee camps: vibrant flower headbands and elaborately-drawn...
Malaysian Ex-PM’s Lawyer Charged With Money Laundering
KUALA LUMPUR — A top Malaysian lawyer for former Prime Minister Najib Razak was charged Thursday with receiving 9.5 million ringgit (USD$2.3 million) in...
Suu Kyi Says Handling of Rohingya Could Have Been Better
HANOI — In the face of global condemnation, Myanmar's leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi on Thursday said that the...
Myanmar’s Suu Kyi to Skip UN General Assembly Session
HANOI — A senior Myanmar official has confirmed that the country's leader, State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, will not attend the U.N. General...
Vietnam Jails Activist for 12 Years in Crackdown on Dissent
HANOI — A court in central Vietnam sentenced an activist on Wednesday to 12 years in prison after finding him guilty of associating with...
Cambodian Prime Minister Says ‘Let Us Fix Our Own Problems’
HANOI, Vietnam — Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen slammed criticism by outsiders of political issues in the Mekong region, saying Wednesday that the countries...
Vietnam’s Capital Urges Residents to Stop Eating Dog Meat
HANOI — Authorities in Vietnam's capital are urging residents to stop eating dog meat because it hurts the city's image and improper raising and...
