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US, UN discuss int’l community’s efforts to end violence after Myanmar coup
The US and UN have discussed the international community’s efforts to help bring an end to the Myanmar military’s violence and repression that has been going on since the February 1 military coup.
Withdrawal from Afghanistan: Biden’s reluctance in engaging Pakistan 'stunning', says US senator
A senior US senator, Lindsey Graham, on Tuesday described American President Joe Biden’s reluctance to reach out to Prime Minister Imran Khan as ‘stunning,” and warned that ignoring Pakistan while withdrawing from Afghanistan could lead to a disaster.
Chinese national’s arrest near Bangladesh border: Indian agencies probe 'larger conspiracy'
Indian security agencies are probing the possibility of the involvement of Chinese national Han Junwei, who was arrested near the border with Bangladesh on June 10, in a conspiracy relating to national security and not just financial fraud.
'Women wearing few clothes impact men, unless robots': Imran Khan's rape remark draws flak
Prime Minister Imran Khan spoke about rape and "temptation" in a recent interview with Jonathan Swan for Axios and no one is happy with what he said.
Taliban say committed to Afghan peace talks
The Taliban said on Sunday they were committed to peace talks, adding they wanted an "Islamic system" in Afghanistan that would make provisions for women's rights in line with cultural traditions and religious rules.
Govts of South Asian countries fail to devise Covid-19 recovery solutions: experts
The governments of South Asian countries, including Bangladesh, have failed to play their roles in controlling the spread of the coronavirus and come up with sustainable and effective recovery solutions to the pandemic induced crisis.
Chinese, Indian workers among 11 killed in Nepal floods, 25 missing
Landslides and flash floods triggered by heavy rain across Nepal this week killed 11 people including one Indian and two Chinese workers at a development project, while 25 people were missing elsewhere, officials said on Friday.
India calls for ‘open and inclusive’ Indo-Pacific based on sovereignty, peace
With an eye on China, India today called for an open and inclusive order in the Indo-Pacific based upon respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity of countries, peaceful resolutions of disputes through dialogue, and adherence to international rules and laws.
Singapore bars visitors from Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka
All long-term pass holders and short-term visitors who have been in Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka in the last two weeks will no longer be allowed to enter or transit through Singapore, Education Minister Lawrence Wong announced on Friday (April 30).
India ‘firmly’ backs ASEAN summit’s initiative on Myanmar
India has firmly backed the ASEAN summit’s latest initiatives to help resolve Myanmar's political crisis.
4 killed in deadly blast at Pakistan hotel hosting China ambassador
At least four people were killed and a dozen others wounded when a bomb exploded at a top hotel hosting the Chinese ambassador in southwestern Pakistan, officials said late Wednesday.
No plan to meet Indian counterpart in UAE, says Pakistan foreign minister
Pakistan's foreign minister has welcomed mediation efforts by the United Arab Emirates between his country and India but told UAE newspaper Khaleej Times that he was not planning to meet his Indian counterpart in the country.
Foreign Minister upset by Amit Shah’s comment on Bangladeshis
Indian Home Minister Amit Shah’s remarks that “the poor in Bangladesh still go hungry” has upset Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen.
Editor’s Guild of India urges govt to declare journalists as frontline workers
The Editors Guild of India today urged the Indian government to declare journalists as frontline workers and ensure priority vaccination for them amid a rise in coronavirus cases.
UAE is mediating between India and Pakistan, says senior diplomat
The United Arab Emirates’ envoy to Washington confirmed the Gulf state is mediating between India and Pakistan to help the nuclear-armed rivals reach a “healthy and functional” relationship.
India, China talk disengagement for rest of friction points at east Ladakh
India and China today held the 11th round of corps commander talks to iron out differences over the next phase of disengagement in Eastern Ladakh.
India to review Covid-19 vaccine side effects: report
A panel of Indian experts is investigating if there are any domestic cases of blood clotting, even mild ones, as a side effect of the two Covid-19 vaccines being administered in the country.
Indian Army Chief arrives in Dhaka
Chief of Army Staff of Indian Army Gen Manoj Mukund Naravane arrived in Dhaka this morning on a five-day visit, on invitation from Gen Aziz Ahmed, Chief of Army Staff, Bangladesh Army.