Asia
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.
380 detention centres in Xinjiang!
China is running hundreds of detention centres in northwest Xinjiang across a network that is much bigger than previously thought, according to research presented Thursday by an Australian think tank.
Saarc foreign ministers' meeting: India reaffirms commitment to help combat Covid-19
Foreign ministers of Saarc countries today held their annual informal meeting virtually, where India reiterated its commitment to the regional group to help combat Covid-19.
Bottled water billionaire Zhong Shanshan pips Jack Ma to become China’s richest
Nongfu Spring founder Zhong Shanshan, a businessman who spun his wealth from bottled water and vaccines, has usurped tech tycoon Jack Ma as China’s richest man, the Bloomberg Billionaires Index shows.
Rivals agree not to send more troops to LAC
China and India have agreed to stop sending more troops to a Himalayan flashpoint along their contested border and to avoid any actions that might complicate the tense situation there, the two countries said on Tuesday.
China decries US ‘lie’ over Xinjiang imports ban
Beijing yesterday hit back at a US move to ban imports from China’s northwestern Xinjiang region over claims of forced labour, bemoaning a “fabricated lie” it says is intended to hurt Chinese business.
Malaysia govt ‘has fallen’
Malaysian opposition chief Anwar Ibrahim yesterday said he had “formidable” support from MPs to form a new government, but the prime minister insisted he remained the country’s legitimate leader.
Foreigners with valid residence permits can enter China from Sept 28
China's foreign ministry today said foreigners with valid residence permits can enter the country without needing to re-apply for visas from September 28.
India building collapse toll climbs to 35, search and rescue efforts continue
Rescue workers battled rain and cramped conditions to scour through rubble and look for possible survivors as the toll from an apartment building collapse on the outskirts of Mumbai rose to 35, a senior government official said today.
India, China agree to stop sending more troops to frontline in Ladakh
India and China have agreed to stop sending more troops to the frontline in Ladakh and refrain from unilaterally changing the situation on the ground.
India, China begin military talks to end Ladakh standoff
India cannot meet China half way in the disengagement process as the country has to maintain troops for the protection of territory, an official source said, as the sixth round of Corps Commander-level talks began yesterday, aimed at ending the five-month-long standoff along the disputed boundary in Ladakh.