Paolo Fossati

Both were indicted along with a former opposition senator and a lawyer. They are accused in connection with an affidavit dating back to 2017 made by a woman who claims to have been kidnapped and forced to accuse President Duterte.

Agnes Chow and Andy Chan arrested with Wong on the eve of a new anti-government demonstration, banned by the authorities. About 900 people have been arrested since June, when protests against the extradition bill began. Fears are growing that China may intervene by sending troops to the mainland.

Born in 1994, the street kid discovered the Catholic faith in 2006. The servant of God died at 17 from Duchenne's muscular dystrophy, which became his "mission". For the bishop of Cubao, "He was known to be a simple and holy man." The postulator of the cause notes that “his spiritual life was very impressive.”

Africa is a market with 1.2 billion potential consumers. Unable to compete with China directly, Japan is focusing on the private sector, adding US$ 20 billion dollars in three years. Prime Minister Abe wants African support on reform of the UN Security Council and a Free and Open Indo-Pacific.

Its goal is to get people to give up on lifestyles perceived as non-Islamic. Born-again believers are part of a popular current. However, for one activist, many “have become intolerant not only towards other religions but also towards Muslims from different communities." As conservatism grows, many businesses seek halal certification and engage in Islamic marketing.

The remains of Saints Louis and Marie-Azélie Martin will be on exhibit at the Apostolic Vicariate in Phnom Penh, followed by the prefectures of Kompong-Cham and Battambang. In 2017 the Cambodian Church began a three-year period dedicated to the family. For a PIME missionary, the goal is "to exhort families to lead a life whose goal is holiness with Louis and Marie-Azélie Martin as a point of reference."

This month Pyongyang carried out seven tests on new short-range ballistic missiles. Japan will purchase up to 73 SM-3 Block IIA missiles, manufactured by the US Raytheon. Launched by warships, they are able to intercept incoming missiles. Seoul is also spending: 31 torpedoes on the way.

After the 2014 coup d'état, Thailand’s neighbour became a safe haven for regime opponents. Since 2016, activist groups have reported eight people missing, all associated with Thailand’s Red Shirt movement.

Local authorities in Ho Chi Minh City seized land and demolished 503 homes, with losses topping US$ 4 million. The City and "interest groups" plan to speculate on the sale of the land. Every evening at 7 pm, residents pray the rosary under the statue of Mary.

The government is drafting a National Action Plan (Nap) based on “several guidelines set by international bodies,” said Home Affairs minister. A Malaysian family has asked to come home from Syria, where they are detained on terrorism charges. Some 39 of 65 Malaysians held in Syrian prisons also want to go home.

The Malaysian government says only 0.4 per cent of its population lives below the poverty line. For the UN special rapporteur, the real figure is 16 to 20 per cent. About 9 per cent of households survive with less than 2,000 ringgit (US$ 477) per month.

Bubble Tea is a hypercaloric Taiwanese drink. In Thailand, it is customary to present offerings to the gods. Usually, the choice falls on incense, flowers and foods such as fruit.