Asia Compact | 05.12.2017, 19:00 UTC

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Asia Compact 05.12.2017 | 19:00 UTC Asia President Rodrigo Duterte orders police to rejoin Philippines' war on drugs President Rodrigo Duterte says the anti-drug agency is not equipped to handle the campaign alone. There has been a resurgence in illegal drugs and crimes since the police left the campaign, according to a spokesperson. Duterte's 'war on drugs' in the Philippines World in Progress: War on Drugs in the Philippines takes high death toll Philippines: Rodrigo Duterte hails the bloodiest day in his 'war on drugs' Will Filipinos rise up against President Rodrigo Duterte? Police in Philippines re-launch crackdown on illegal drugs Philippine 'war on drugs' comes under fire at UN Human Rights Council Filipinos dropping support for drug war after teenager's killing News UN Human Rights Council condemns violations against Rohingya Myanmar's security forces may be guilty of genocide against the Rohingya minority, the UN's top human rights official said before a special session of the UN Human Rights Council. People are still fleeing their homes. Rohingya returnees fear reprisals in Myanmar Pope uses term 'Rohingya' for first time on Asia trip Rohingya: Myanmar and Bangladesh sign deal to repatriate refugees Rohingya crisis: Rights group accuses Myanmar military of widespread rape Rohingya crisis: Myanmar army clears itself of wrongdoing Asia Can India challenge China with new Iranian Chabahar Port? A new India-sponsored port in southeastern Iran has the potential to flood Central Asia and Afghanistan with Indian goods. Pakistan is watching with concern and China may have a new economic rival in the region. First Afghanistan-Indian air corridor opens Asian security alliance brings India and Pakistan fully on board Iran deal sparks renewed battle for resources in South Asia Gwadar – Pakistan's impoverished colony or an economic hub? China's economic corridor creating new conflicts in Pakistan Can Afghanistan step out of Pakistan's shadow? 'New Silk Road' and China's hegemonic ambitions Archrivals India, Pakistan enter China-led security bloc Examining the implications of the Indo-Iranian Chabahar port deal Russia 'increasing oil exports' to North Korea At a time when the United States is calling for more restrictions on fuel exports to North Korea, Russia may be attempting to avoid the total collapse of the regime in Pyongyang. Julian Ryall reports from Tokyo. Putin warns of global 'catastrophe' over N Korea conflict Could new North Korean missile hit US? 'Diplomatic solution' needed for North Korea US military base in South Korea mired in corruption scandal North Korea: UN political affairs chief Jeffrey Feltman visits Pyongyang US, South Korea kick off five days of stealth jet drills South says North Korea's latest missile test is bigger threat Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump discuss Syria, Ukraine, North Korea in hour-plus call North Korea makes call for 'cutting edge Juche weapons'   © Deutsche Welle 2017