Three Thai protest leaders re-arrested
Three anti-government activists have been re-arrested by Thai authorities apparently intent on charging them again, their lawyers say.


Malaysian ex-PM denies promoting violence
Former Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad says Muslims have a right to "kill millions of French people for the massacres of the past" but denies promoting violence.


Ruling party workers killed in Kashmir
Three young workers of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party have been shot dead by militants in India-administered Kashmir.


Japan surpasses 100,000 coronavirus cases
Japan has confirmed 808 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the cumulative total to 100,334, with more than 1700 deaths.


Molave leaves 35 dead in Vietnam
Thirty five people are dead and a further 50 are missing in the wake of aTyphoon Molave, the most powerful to hit Vietnam in 20 years.


China threatens religious freedom: Pompeo
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says China is a threat to religious freedom and he's urged Indonesians to focus on Beijing's treatment of Muslim Uighurs.


Typhoon leaves at least 31 dead in Vietnam
At least 31 people are dead and scores are missing in Vietnam after landslides triggered by torrential rains from Typhoon Molave.


Kim Jong-un awaits winner of US vote
Ahead of the US election, North Korea's Kim Jong-un is armed with more leverage in high-stakes nuclear diplomacy thanks to more powerful and versatile weapons.


Eight killed in Afghan jail riot
A prison riot in Afghanistan's Herat province has left at least eight inmates dead and 12 others, including security officials, injured.


India's COVID cases pass 8-million mark
India has become the second country after the US to cross the 8-million mark for coronavirus infections.