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Bangabandhu’s autobiography translated to Korean
The autobiography of the Father of the Nation Sheikh Mujibur Rahman “The Unfinished Memoirs" has been translated into Korean language as part of celebrating his birth centenary.
Japan minister says necessary to 'wake up' to protect Taiwan
Speaking to the Hudson Institute think tank, State Minister of Defence Yasuhide Nakayama questioned whether the decision of many countries, including Japan and United States, to follow a "one-China" policy that has recognized Beijing rather than Taipei since the 1970s would stand the test of time.
Myanmar violence escalates with rise of ‘self-defence’ groups: report
Violence in post-coup Myanmar has escalated as anti-junta “self-defence” forces step up to take on the military, a report said yesterday, warning of an “enormous” human cost if the regime uses its full power in subsequent crackdowns.
Hong Kong police arrest former Apple Daily journalist at airport: media
Hong Kong police arrested a former senior journalist with the now-closed Apple Daily newspaper on a suspected national security offence as he was trying to catch a flight out of the city, media reported.
China turns on world’s second-biggest hydropower dam
The first two generating units of the world’s second-biggest hydroelectric dam were officially turned on Monday in southwestern China, the government announced.
Hong Kong police arrest former Apple Daily journalist at airport -local media
Hong Kong police arrested a former senior journalist with the Apple Daily newspaper at the international airport on Sunday night on a suspected national security charge as he tried to leave the city, according to local media reports.
Thailand announces new restrictions in Bangkok, other provinces
Thailand on Sunday announced new restrictions centred around its capital in a bid to tackle the country's worst coronavirus outbreak.
Hong Kong's Apple Daily apologises to readers in farewell note for final edition
Apple Daily has apologised to its readers, hundreds of whom queued past midnight for one of a million copies of the final publication, for not meeting their expectations.
Kashmir separatists ready for talks: Indian govt
The leader of disputed Kashmir’s largest separatist group said it was ready for talks with India’s government yesterday, after the state
‘Brain fever’ death toll passes 150 in Bihar
The death toll from a brain disease that has stricken children in India’s Bihar state rose above 150 yesterday as a court ordered an
Ethiopia coup ring leader killed
The security chief of Ethiopia’s northern Amhara state, suspected of being behind a coup bid in the region and of possible links to the
China 'won't allow' G20 discussion on Hong Kong
China says it will not allow discussion on Hong Kong at the G20 this week even as US President Donald Trump plans to raise the city's mass protests during his meeting with President Xi Jinping.
Cambodia building collapse toll hits 18
Victims of the Cambodia building collapse were buried alive as they slept, a survivor told AFP yesterday, as the death toll at the Chinese-
Leaders vow co-op on security
Southeast Asian leaders yesterday agreed to work together on regional economy and security to strengthen their positions amid
Kim receives ‘excellent’ letter from Trump: KCNA
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un received a personal letter of “excellent content” from US President Donald Trump, the country’s state
India rejects critical US religious freedom report
India yesterday hit out at a US report saying religious intolerance was growing under its right-wing government, setting off a new spat
‘Wild Boars’ lead charity race near Thai cave
A Thai youth football team and their coach led a charity race yesterday near the Tham Luang cave which they entered exactly one year
Sirisena seeks to roll back Lanka political reforms
Sri Lanka’s President yesterday called for sweeping reforms to the country’s constitution that he introduced in 2015 to be rolled back,