Asia
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.
Colombian troops kill 9 FARC rebels
Colombian troops killed nine FARC dissidents in a raid Friday in what the president said was “a clear message” to their leaders who have
From Assam Accord to NRC: A timeline
1951: First Census of Independent India conducted. First NRC compiled based on Census
Hopes for talks ‘disappearing’
North Korea yesterday lashed out at US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo over his comments on Pyongyang’s “rogue behaviour” and
Hong Kong protesters join meandering march for democracy
Thousands march in a meandering tour of downtown Hong Kong in the pouring rain, the latest in a series of pro-democracy protests that have plunged the Chinese-ruled city into its worst political crisis in decades.
Malaysia for stronger bilateral ties with Bangladesh
Malaysia’s acting high commissioner to Bangladesh has said his country, which is already enjoying a strong bilateral relation with Bangladesh, wants to further improve it through trade and tourism as the Southeast Asian country strives to become a high-income country while Bangladesh moves towards becoming a middle-income nation.
Dengue: Scientists taking the fight to world’s most dangerous creature
Around the world, mosquitoes are winning their war of attrition. With the help from a tiny bacterium, scientists are fighting back.
Modi has made a ‘historic blunder’
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan yesterday addressed the nation on the Kashmir issue and the government’s future strategy on the
Indonesia picks site for new capital
Indonesia will move its capital from Jakarta to East Kalimantan.
Manmohan Singh’s top security cover withdrawn
Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s top Special Protection Group (SPG) security will be withdrawn. He will have Central
Truck driver killed in Kashmir by protesters
Stone-throwing protesters in Indian Kashmir killed a driver of what they thought was a military truck, police said yesterday, as a crippling