Sri Lanka bans single-use plastics to save elephants https://ift.tt/KIED301

Malaysia PM Anwar defends decision to hold finance portfolio, says problem only if position is abused https://ift.tt/p9Xr8IG

Indonesia, China agree to US$1.2 billion cost overrun for Southeast Asia’s first high-speed rail project https://ift.tt/H2w9Mg4

Taiwan says it has spotted no Chinese surveillance balloons https://ift.tt/Dqu89Rv

Malaysia will not reintroduce goods and services tax: PM Anwar https://ift.tt/LbzdsMK

US delegation to visit Pakistan as two sides seek to repair ties https://ift.tt/OLcA1oi

US still in dark over mystery flying objects, rejects China balloon accusation https://ift.tt/wpAPs25

UN should follow up on China ‘crimes against humanity’ report, HRW says https://ift.tt/Qa54TYy

Protesters, rights groups condemn closure of Cambodian news outlet https://ift.tt/2nlkAP7

Death penalty for former Indonesian police general over grisly murder of his bodyguard https://ift.tt/Ja4rOTk