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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.
Suu Kyi’s party wins absolute majority in Myanmar polls
Aung San Suu Kyi’s ruling party secured an absolute majority in Myanmar’s election, official results showed yesterday, in a poll disputed by the military-aligned opposition and criticised by rights groups.
39 dead after typhoon leaves high water, mud in Philippines
Thick mud and debris coated many villages around the Philippine capital Friday after a typhoon caused extensive flooding that sent people fleeing to their roofs and killed at least 39 people.
Malaysia to begin implementing plans regarding undocumented migrants’ status from Nov 16
The Malaysian government will implement two plans involving undocumented migrants, including regulating their presence in the country by ensuring that they are legally employed, Malaysia’s Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin has announced.
US embassy in Islamabad apologises for sharing 'unauthorised' tweet against PM Imran
The United States embassy in Islamabad has apologised for retweeting an "unauthorised" post about Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan by PML-N leader Ahsan Iqbal after it sparked outrage on social media.
China urges US to stop increasing ties with Taiwan
China has urged the United States to stop boosting ties with Taiwan, after Washington and Taipei announced they would hold economic talks that Taiwan’s government described as a “major milestone” in relations.
Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmakers to resign as Beijing moves to quash opposition
Hong Kong’s pro-democracy opposition lawmakers have said they would resign in protest against the dismissal of four of their colleagues from the city assembly after Beijing gave local authorities new powers to further curb dissent.
Beijing passes 'patriotism' resolution, may lead to Hong Kong lawmakers' disqualifications: SCMP
China’s top legislative body passed a resolution today to make patriotism a legal requirement for Hong Kong lawmakers, in a move which could lead to disqualifications for some opposition legislators, the South China Morning Post reported.
Myanmar Muslim MP-elect vows to be rights champion
After five years without a single Muslim MP, Myanmar is in need of someone to help fight for the rights of oppressed minorities, says Sithu Maung as he celebrates his election to parliament.
Japan formally proclaims Crown Prince Akishino heir to throne
Japan formally proclaimed Crown Prince Akishino the first in line as heir to the throne on Sunday, the last of a series of ceremonies after his elder brother, Emperor Naruhito, became monarch last year following their father’s abdication.
Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmakers threaten to resign 'en masse'
Pro-democracy members of Hong Kong's legislature will resign "en masse" if Beijing moves to disqualify four of them for violating the city's Basic Law, the bloc said Monday.