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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.
Democratic process must be held in Myanmar, says India
India today “noted with deep concern” the military coup in Myanmar and said the democratic process must be upheld.
Myanmar military seizes power, detains elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi
Myanmar's military seized power on Monday in a coup against the democratically elected government of Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, who was detained along with other leaders of her National League for Democracy (NLD) party in early morning raids.
UN voices alarm about Myanmar after military threats, coup fears
The United Nations and Western governments voiced alarm on Friday over threats by Myanmar's military that have stirred fears of a coup in the aftermath of an election the army says was fraudulent.
Pakistan government appeals against acquittal of men convicted of beheading US journalist Pearl
Pakistan’s government appealed to the Supreme Court to review its decision to free an Islamist convicted of kidnapping and beheading US journalist Daniel Pearl, a day after the United States expressed “deep concerns” over the ruling.
China sharpens language, warns Taiwan that independence ‘means war’
China toughened its language towards Taiwan, warning after recent stepped up military activities near the island that “independence means war” and that its armed forces were acting in response to provocation and foreign interference.
Japan PM apologises after lawmakers' night club outings
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga apologised today after lawmakers from his ruling coalition visited night clubs despite his government’s call for people to avoid unnecessary outings to curb the spread of Covid-19.
Consider Bangladesh when investing and recruiting skilled professionals: ICT state minister to Japanese tech companies
ICT State Minister Zunaid Ahmed Palak yesterday urged Japanese tech companies to consider Bangladesh while making investment decisions and recruiting skilled professionals.
Taiwan quarantines 5,000 after hospital cluster
Health authorities in Taiwan are quarantining 5,000 people while looking for the source of two new coronavirus cases linked to a hospital.
India, China troops engage in brawl in Sikkim
Indian and Chinese soldiers were engaged in a brawl without weapons along the Line of Actual Control near Naku La pass in north-eastern Indian state of Sikkim last week, the Indian army said today.
China-Taiwan tensions rise days into Biden presidency
Chinese air force planes including 12 fighter jets entered Taiwan’s air defence identification zone for a second day on Sunday, Taiwan said, as tensions rise near the island just days into US President Joe Biden’s new administration.