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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.
Bahrain king says accord with Israel not directed against any country
Bahrain’s move to establish ties with Israel was not directed against any entity or power but aimed to bring about a comprehensive peace in the Middle East, King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has said.
Lebanon’s army finds firework cache at devastated Beirut port
Lebanon’s army has said it found 1.3 tonnes of fireworks during a search of Beirut port, which was devastated last month in a huge blast that was blamed on a large quantity of chemicals kept in poor condition.
Thousands rally in Thai capital against government
Thousands of protesters in Thailand’s capital have demonstrated against the government of former coup leader and Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, with many also demanding reforms to the powerful monarchy.
Human trafficking, money laundering: Kuwait court bins MP Papul’s plea for release
A Kuwait court has rejected Laxmipur-2 lawmaker Shahid Islam Papul’s plea for release and decided to postpone the trial of the accused in the case until October 1 after the hearing of a case accusing him of human trafficking, money laundering, bribing and threatening the state security.
Rahul Gandhi wishes Modi on his 70th birthday
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi wished Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his birthday yesterday. “Wishing PM Narendra Modi ji a happy birthday,” tweeted the Congress MP as PM Modi turned 70.
In occupied West Bank, Palestinian bloggers see local tourism as defiance
Two Palestinian travel bloggers are promoting local Palestinian tourism in the West Bank as an act of defiance against Israeli occupation.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina congratulates new Japanese PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has extended her heartiest congratulations to the new Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga.
Gaza rockets, Israeli air strikes accompany Israel-Gulf pacts
Militants in Gaza launched rockets into Israel and Israeli aircraft hit targets in the Palestinian enclave in an explosive backdrop to the signing of pacts for formal ties between Israel and two Gulf Arab countries.
Release report on mass graves of Bangladeshis, Rohingyas found in 2015: rights group to Malaysia
Regional rights body Fortify Rights has called for Malaysia to immediately release the final report of the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) into the human trafficking and mass graves of Rohingya and Bangladeshis discovered in Wang Kelian, Perlis in 2015.
Foreign students can now return: Malaysia immigration
Foreign students can return to Malaysia to resume their studies provided that they apply beforehand and their universities are open.