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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.
UAE to relax Islamic laws for personal freedoms
The United Arab Emirates has announced a major overhaul of the Islamic personal laws in the country -- allowing unmarried couples to cohabitate, loosening restrictions on alcohol, and criminalising “honour killings”.
India’s top general says face-off with China could spark bigger conflict
India's Chief of Defence Staff Bipin Rawat has said a tense border standoff with Chinese forces in the western Himalayas could spark a larger conflict, even as senior commanders from both sides met near the frontline for their eighth round of talks.
Malaysia's borders still closed to foreign workers, says govt
Malaysia has yet to open its borders to foreigners, including those employed there but are currently back in their home country, says Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
Asian markets mixed as focus turns to US election
The Asian market was mixed on Monday following last week’s painful global sellout, and attention was focused on the US presidential election against the backdrop of rising virus infections across the country and Europe.
Four killed in Typhoon Goni, Philippines braces for another storm
At least four people have died in the super typhoon Goni that lashed on the Philippines’ main island of Luzon, including a five-year-old washed away in flash floods after dikes collapsed.
Philippines evacuates nearly 1 million as world's strongest 2020 typhoon approaches
Officials have evacuated almost a million residents in the southern part of the Philippines’ main island of Luzon as a category 5 storm - the world’s strongest this year - makes landfall on Sunday.
Formally approached embassy for rail, road links between Bangladesh-China via Myanmar: Shahriar Alam
Bangladeshi State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shahriar Alam said that he looks forward to establishing direct road and rail links with China via Myanmar.
Pompeo says China ‘gravest threat’ to religious freedom
China is the “gravest threat” to the future of religious freedom, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said yesterday, in his latest verbal assault on Beijing during a whirlwind Asian tour.
Myanmar's Suu Kyi casts early vote in poll hit by Covid-19 curbs
Myanmar’s leader Aung San Suu Kyi cast her ballot today in advance voting for general elections that are taking place during a surge of coronavirus illnesses.
Millions queue to vote in Bihar under Covid gloom
Millions of Indians turned out to cast ballots in a state election in the world’s biggest vote since the coronavirus emerged, with booths packed out and many ignoring government advice on wearing masks and social distancing.