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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.
Malaysian MPs vote to repeal ‘fake news’ law
Malaysian lawmakers yesterday voted to repeal a controversial law that punished spreading “fake news” with up to six years behind bars and which critics said was aimed at stifling dissent.
Modi to host Xi tomorrow
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi will welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping at an informal summit this week, the Indian foreign ministry said yesterday, their talks coming at a time of strained ties over the disputed region of Kashmir.
US curbs China officials’ visas
Beijing yesterday decried a US decision to restrict visas for Chinese officials linked to the repression of Xinjiang Muslims, and called on Washington to withdraw the measure.
Financial crisis shuts 80-yr-old Malaysian newspaper
An eighty-year-old Malaysian newspaper, which had close links to the corruption-plagued former ruling party, halted publication yesterday after years of financial struggle, with 862 staff affected.
28 Chinese companies blacklisted by US over Beijing's treatment of Uighur Muslims, ethnic minorities
The US Commerce Department is placed 28 Chinese public security bureaus and companies - including video surveillance company Hikvision and seven other companies on a US trade blacklist over Beijing's treatment of Uighur Muslims and other predominantly Muslim ethnic minorities.
Japan’s JERA invests $330m to buy 22% stake in Summit
In a move to establish major energy infrastructure, including power generation projects in Bangladesh, Japan’s largest energy company JERA Co Inc has acquired a 22 percent stake in Summit Power International Limited for $330 million.
US, N Korea talks falter
North Korea said yesterday it has “no intention” to continue nuclear talks unless the United States takes steps to end hostilities, a day after negotiations in Sweden broke down.
Sri Lanka president Sirisena abandons re-election bid
Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena has decided not to stand for re-election in November polls as the politically influential Rajapakse family nominated two candidates by final registration yesterday.
After two months, Abdullahs allowed to meet party leaders
National Conference chief Omar Abdullah and his father and party patriarch Farooq Abdullah were allowed to meet their party leaders for the first time yesterday since he was put in detention two months ago.
Imran again warns AJK people against crossing LoC
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has warned the people of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) against crossing the Line of Control (LoC) to support the struggle of the people of India-held Kashmir who have been facing an unprecedented lockdown for the past two months.