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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.
BGB, BSF talks likely later this month: officials
The 50th round of director general (DG) level talks (DGLT) between Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and Indian Border Security Force (BSF), which was scheduled for today is likely to be held later this month, officials said.
Afghan forces, Taliban continue to clash even as peace talks start
Taliban and Afghan government forces have clashed across Afghanistan hours after the start of long-awaited peace talks in Doha, underscoring the uphill challenge of settling a 19-year insurgency.
Gazans living on Emirates-funded estate rue normalisation deal with Israel
Palestinians fear the UAE’s move will weaken a long-standing pan-Arab call for Israeli withdrawal from occupied land and acceptance of Palestinian statehood in return for normal relations with Arab countries.
Pakistani police release journalist accused of defaming army
Pakistani police released a local journalist accused of defaming the military as a court reprimanded the police for overstepping their mandate, a lawyer for journalist Bilal Farooqi has said.
US to continue support on Rohingya crisis: US defence secretary to PM
The USA has assured Bangladesh that it will continue its support to bringing about a peaceful resolution to the protracted Rohingya crisis.
US cancels visas of more than 1,000 Chinese nationals
China accused Washington of “political persecution and racial discrimination” yesterday, after the US confirmed it had revoked the visas of more than 1,000 Chinese students under an order by President Donald Trump that accused some of espionage.
US, China lock horns at Asean
Washington’s top diplomat yesterday urged Southeast Asia to cut ties with Chinese companies helping build islands in the South China Sea after China accused the US of becoming “the biggest driver of militarization” in the contested sea, as tensions between Washington and Beijing look set to swamp a regional Asian summit.
India commissions French Rafale jets
India’s defence minister yesterday hailed the formal commissioning of the country’s first new French Rafale jets as a “strong message” to its adversaries, amid an escalating border row with China.
Malaysia relaxes entry ban on expats, professional visit pass-holders from Bangladesh, 22 other countries
Expatriates and professional visit pass-holders from the 23 countries, including Bangladesh, in the enforced entry ban list drawn up by Malaysia are now allowed to enter the country.
Amnesty International accuses Myanmar corporation of financing military
Amnesty International has accused a secretive Myanmar corporation with links to international businesses of financing Myanmar’s military, including many units directly responsible for human rights violations against the Rohingyas and other ethnic minorities.