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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.
US imposes sanctions on North Korean hacking groups blamed for global attacks
The US Treasury announces sanctions on three North Korean hacking groups it said were involved in the "WannaCry" ransomware attacks and hacking of international banks and customer accounts.
US lawmakers urge Trump to mediate between India and Pakistan
Key US Senators and Congressmen are now urging President Donald Trump to play a constructive role in helping resolve Kashmir and other underlying disputes between India and Pakistan.
India curbs onion shipments by imposing minimum export price
Indian government has imposed an USD 850 per tonne minimum export price (MEP) on onion shipments.
Imran Khan commends 58 countries, EU over Kashmir cause
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has commended 58 countries and the European Union for supporting the cause of a peaceful resolution of the Kashmir dispute in the line with UN Security Council resolutions and international laws.
‘Make due efforts’ on North Korea
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi yesterday called on the United States to make efforts to resolve the North Korean nuclear issue, warning that applying “maximum pressure” would never work.
Haze blankets much of Malaysia
Visibility worsens in Malaysia's capital, with Kuala Lumpur's iconic towers shrouded by haze.
N Korea tests ‘super-large’ rocket launcher: KCNA
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has supervised a fresh test of a “super-large multiple rocket launcher” system, state media said yesterday -- the latest in a series of provocations by Pyongyang.
Dengue cases hit 250,000; more than 1,000 dead in Philippines
Much is still to be desired from the efforts of local governments to stop the dengue epidemic as the number of cases has risen to nearly 250,000 nationwide with more than 1,000 dead, over a third them children.
'Australian cyber officials warned India against using Huawei'
Australian government officials advised India to ban Chinese technology maker Huawei Technologies Co Ltd from supplying parts for a rollout of a high-speed telecommunications network, Australian newspapers report.
Malaysia turning to food crops as palm oil price falls
Malaysia is looking to diversify into food crops, in the face of fluctuating commodity prices and Western countries' hostility towards palm oil.