Daily brief
Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been released from prison on parole after serving eight months for abuse of power. His release follows his return from exile and was greeted by cheers from family and supporters. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said she was 'glad' about the release.
Philippine Senate President Francis Escudero was ousted as the impeachment vote against Vice President Sara Duterte looms.
Former President Rodrigo Duterte outflanked President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. with a surprise plot to sink the impeachment proceedings.
A Duterte ally was in a standoff with law enforcers following an International Criminal Court arrest warrant.