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Families of the disappeared in Sri Lanka are seeking justice and adequate compensation from the government. An activist stated that authorities must ensure budgeted funds reach victims instead of being returned to the national treasury.

Catholic bishops have described forest fires in Indonesia as a humanitarian and ecological justice issue connected to poverty and social inequality.

Bishop Lee of Macau told bishops at a meeting from October 28 to 31 to address the challenges artificial intelligence poses to evangelization.

Syria has reopened its border crossing with Jordan following a period of tension. The border closure followed an incident where Jordanian forces struck jihadists in Syria after a gun attack on a church.

Authorities instructed approximately 50,000 people to move to safer areas in Andhra Pradesh and 48,000 people in Odisha to prepare for Cyclone Arnab. No deaths have been reported as the cyclone reaches the Indian coast.

Salesian missionary Orestes Marengo has been named venerable. The Italian bishop devoted more than five decades of his life to serving remote communities in northeast India.

Rights violations have been alleged in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan following the imposition of emergency and governor's rule by President Asif Ali Zardari on Oct. 11.

Cambodian authorities captured Sothea Arun after a five year manhunt. According to UCA News, Arun was accused of stealing money and raping two children.

The Kerala state government passed a law to protect elderly citizens by criminalizing elder abuse and abandonment. The legislation also expands care services and legal safeguards for the elderly.

The papal medical team stated on October 26 that the pope's recovery continues to progress two weeks after his lung surgery. The medical team confirmed his health status in connection with his upcoming visit to Latin America.

Archbishop Socrates Villegas said the safety of fishermen in the South China Sea is more important than legal principles or politics during a period of Chinese buildup in the region.

A new documentary examines shortcomings in the disaster recovery efforts following an earthquake in Flores, Indonesia. The film producer states that post-disaster recovery must go beyond rebuilding houses to ensure the most vulnerable people recover.

Sri Lanka has revised prison regulations to allow clergy of various faiths to wear religious attire. The new rules follow protests by Buddhist monks and extend previous provisions to priests and ministers of other religions.

King Abdullah II vowed to pursue the harshest retaliation against attackers following a massacre at a church in Jordan.

China's Communist Party elite are holding talks on governance to tighten discipline within party ranks. According to UCA News, the agenda includes measures to reduce corruption and increase the effectiveness and loyalty of cadres.

Japanese authorities have indicted a United States Marine on a murder charge in Okinawa. The indictment follows an incident involving the military member in the prefecture where most of the approximately 54,000 U.S. military personnel stationed in Japan are located.