Daily brief
Thailand's parliament has elected Anutin Charnvirakul as prime minister, confirming his continued leadership of the country's government following a parliamentary vote. The vote secures his second term as the nation's 32nd premier. China has congratulated Anutin on his re-election.
A no-confidence motion against the Energy Minister has been formally handed over to the Speaker of Thailand's parliament.
China has urged the Philippines to stop what it calls infringement and provocations in the South China Sea.
The US special representative for South and Central Asia has met with the President of Bangladesh.
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka ruled that the rights of activist Wasantha Mudalige were violated by an unlawful arrest under the Prevention of Terrorism Act.