Asia News Network TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS Pheu Thai selects Chaikasem Nitisiri as its candidate for Prime Minister Former Bangladesh PM Hasina, eight others sued for crimes against humanity, genocide Malaysia acquires 62 train sets through $2.4b leasing deal with China From Thai billionaires to Bollywood stars: Saris unite guests at Ambani weddingMORE HEADLINES TOP NEWS 1.4m girls banned from Afghan schools since Taliban return: UNESCO US soldier sold defence info to China, including on Philippine drills China strongly supports Myanmar’s independence and sovereignty, says FM Wang Yi Who are the potential candidates to be the next Japanese prime minister? 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