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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.
Don’t read too much into polls results: Taiwan tells China
Beijing should not see Taiwan’s elections as representing a win or loss for China, Taiwan’s foreign minister said yesterday, days ahead of a vote overshadowed by Chinese efforts to get the island to accept its rule.
‘Millions’ strike in protest at Indian govt policies
Millions went on strike throughout India yesterday, unions said, as workers angry at the government’s labour policies brought travel chaos across the country.
Furore after top Bollywood star attends student demo
One of Bollywood’s top stars sparked a social media storm yesterday, attracting admiration and vitriol after showing solidarity with students who were attacked at a Indian university this week.
Manpower export: Malaysia mulls 'zero-cost recruitment' deal with Bangladesh
Human Resources Minister M Kula Segaran today indicated that Malaysia is aiming to reach a "zero-cost recruitment" agreement for migrant workers from Bangladesh as part of efforts to avoid risking US trade sanctions.
India suffers hottest decade on record
The last decade was India’s hottest on record with the national weather office calling the impact of global warming “unmistakable” and extreme weather killing more than 1,500 people last year.
We are in ‘desperate need’ for ways to improve ties
There is a “desperate need” for practical ways to improve ties with North Korea, the South’s President Moon Jae-in said yesterday, adding that he was ready to meet with the reclusive leader in Pyongyang repeatedly if necessary.
Hard-fought Delhi polls set for Feb 8
New Delhi will hold elections next month, officials said yesterday, in a key popularity test for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party as it reels from nationwide protests over a new citizenship law.
Return to ‘right path’
Beijing’s new top envoy to Hong Kong said he hoped the protest ravaged city would “return to the right path” as he took up his post yesterday.
Rohingya man held with fake passport at Dhaka airport
A Rohingya man is detained with fake passport and other documents after he lands at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka from Malaysia.
UN condemns human rights abuses against Myanmar’s Rohingya
The UN General Assembly approves a resolution strongly condemning human rights abuses against Myanmar’s Rohingya Muslims and other minorities, including arbitrary arrests, torture, rape and deaths in detention.