President Donald Trump announces 75-day additional deadline to find non-Chinese buyer
Apr 05, 2025, at 05:59 pm
US President Donald Trump has given an additional 75-day period to TikTok to find a non-Chinese buyer or face a ban in America.
Myanmar: Military Junta 'continues attacks' despite ceasefire declaration following deadly
Apr 05, 2025, at 05:53 pm
Myanmar's anti-regime forces claimed that despite declaring a temporary ceasefire on Wednesday following the deadly earthquake that hit the nation recently, the country's military junta has not stopped carrying out air and ground attacks.
China imposes additional 34 percent tariffs on all imported US products from April 10
Apr 04, 2025, at 05:07 pm
The Chinese government on Friday imposed an additional 34 percent tariffs on all imported U.S. products starting April 10, days after Washington announced reciprocal tariffs, media reports said.
Pakistan recorded spike in terror activities in March, reveals think tank data
Apr 04, 2025, at 12:54 am
Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies released its data on Thursday, which showed the South Asian country witnessed a spike in terrorist violence and security operations in March.
China carries out war games around Taiwan, escalates tension in region
Apr 02, 2025, at 06:51 pm
China conducted two-day war games around Taiwan, potentially escalating tension in the region, media reports said.
Myanmar's military Junata 'fires' shots at Chinese earthquake aid convoy after it fails to stop
Apr 02, 2025, at 04:22 pm
Myanmar's military Junta fired at a Chinese convoy that was carrying earthquake relief aid to the quake-hit areas in the civil-war-ravaged country on Tuesday.
Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari admitted to Karachi hospital after health deteriorates
Apr 02, 2025, at 02:54 pm
Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari has been admitted to a private hospital in Karachi after his health deteriorated, media reports said.
Pakistan: Police official injured in gun attack
Apr 02, 2025, at 01:59 am
A gun attack in Pakistan's Dhoda area on Tuesday left at least one police official injured, media reports said.
Bangladesh authorities demolish 1971 Liberation War mural in Lalmonirhat
Apr 01, 2025, at 06:36 pm
The mural at the iconic Liberation War Memorial Stage in Bangladesh's Lalmonirhat City, was demolished at the instruction of the local authorities, media reports said.
Taiwan handed over F-16C/D Block 70 Jets from US
Apr 01, 2025, at 12:52 am
The Taiwanese Military of National Defence has thanked the US for the delivery of the first long-awaited F-16.
Pakistani advocacy group nominates Imran Khan for Nobel Peace Prize
Mar 31, 2025, at 11:56 pm
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, who is currently in jail, has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for his contributions to human rights and democracy, advocacy group Pakistan World Alliance (PWA), affiliated with Norwegian political party Partiet Sentrum, announced in an X post.
Yunus government has systematically stifled free press in Bangladesh: Exiled Journalist Sumi Khan
Mar 31, 2025, at 06:44 pm
An exiled Bangladeshi journalist has claimed the current interim government of the country has systematically stifled the free press in Bangladesh since reports of attacks on Hindu minorities, Awami League members and supporters started to draw international attention following the collapse of the former PM Sheikh Hasina-led government on August 5, 2024.
Information blackout: Myanmar Junta blocks international journalists from entering quake-hit areas
Mar 31, 2025, at 04:37 pm
Myanmar's military junta has blocked international journalists from accessing earthquake-hit areas of the country, creating an information blackout.
Mar 31, 2025, at 11:08 am
The US government will present Bangladeshi women student protest leaders who spearheaded the movement against former PM Sheikh Hasina last year that led to her ouster and the fall of her government, with the Madeleine Albright Honorary Group Award for their bravery and selflessness.
Mar 31, 2025, at 09:52 am
The Thailand Police have arrested four Chinese nationals for allegedly unlawfully entering the site where an underconstruction building had collapsed following a strong earthquake and attempting to retrieve documents in the Chatuchak district of Bangkok on Sunday.
Pakistan: Prominent Baloch activist Mahrang denied in-person family visit, claims her sister
Mar 31, 2025, at 12:43 am
Nadia Baloch, Mahrang Baloch's sister, has said the prominent Baloch activist has been denied proper medical attention in the hospital despite falling ill.
Uyghur rapper serving prison term in China for composing lyrics deemed to promote 'extremism'
Mar 30, 2025, at 09:19 pm
A Uyghur rapper is currently serving three years in prison after he was arrested in China over charges of writing lyrics that are deemed to promote “promoted extremism", Radio Free Asia reported quoting Chinese rights advocacy group Weiquanwang.
Czech government blocks Chinese satellite investment over espionage fear
Mar 30, 2025, at 01:37 am
The Czech government has blocked a Chinese company from investing in a satellite station amid concerns that it could possibly be used for spying, media reports said.
Mar 29, 2025, at 06:29 pm
Bangladesh interim government chief Muhammad Yunus has said it is important for his country to see China as a 'good friend'.
Pakistan: Grenade attack in Karachi leaves three cops, one passerby hurt
Mar 29, 2025, at 01:15 am
A grenade attack in Pakistan's Karachi city on Friday left at least three policemen and a passerby injured, media reports said.
Indian fisherman dies by allegedly committing suicide in Pakistani prison
Mar 29, 2025, at 01:05 am
An Indian national died by allegedly committing suicide inside a Pakistani prison in Karachi city on Wednesday, media reporters said.
Philippines: Six Chinese nationals arrested over suspected espionage
Mar 29, 2025, at 12:39 am
Philippine authorities have arrested six Chinese nationals and a Filipino over suspected spying on U.S. and Philippine navy vessels at the entrance of Subic Bay, a location considered as strategically crucial.
Mar 28, 2025, at 06:25 pm
Bangladesh Interim government chief Muhammad Yunus on Friday met Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, in Beijing when they discussed issues related to bilateral ties, a step taken amid strained ties between Dhaka and New Delhi following the exit of ousted former PM Sheikh Hasina on August 5, 2024.
Interim government chief Muhammad Yunus dismisses coup rumours, promises fair polls in Bangladesh
Mar 26, 2025, at 11:15 am
Bangladesh interim government chief Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday rejected reports that claimed the country may witness a possible military coup and said 'rumours' are spread to destabilise the South Asian nation that has been passing through a political instability since former PM Sheikh Hasina-led government fled amid severe protests against her regime on August 5, 2024.
Insecurity worsens for stateless Rohingya amid aid reduction, says UNHCR’s Grandi
Mar 25, 2025, at 06:22 pm
The plight of Myanmar’s ethnic Rohingya is intensifying almost eight years since hundreds of thousands fled persecution and sought shelter in Bangladesh, the UN said on Monday, in an appeal for $934.5 million to help them.
Bangladesh Army chief Waker-Uz-Zaman rejects all speculation about state of emergency
Mar 25, 2025, at 06:11 pm
Bangladesh Army chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman has rejected all speculation about a state of emergency in the South Asian country that witnessed the sudden fall of its former PM Sheikh Hasina amid a major protest against her government over a job quota issue on August 5, 2024.
Taiwan government detect 47 sorties by Chinese aircraft, seven vessels
Mar 25, 2025, at 12:44 am
The Taiwanese government has detected 47 sorties by Chinese aircraft and seven vessels until 6 pm local time on Saturday.
Pakistan: Amnesty International, UN demand release of Baloch activist Mahrang Baloch
Mar 24, 2025, at 07:19 pm
Amnesty International has urged Pakistani authorities to release Baloch activist Mahrang Baloch and all others who were detained for exercising their right to peaceful protest.
UN Advocacy Officer warns about severe risk posed by China’s Metok dam to Tibet's environment
Mar 23, 2025, at 11:03 pm
Phuntsok Tobgyal, UN Advocacy Officer at the Office of Tibet in Geneva, has raised serious concerns over the risks posed by the planned construction of the Medog (Metok) Dam on Tibet’s Yarlung Tsangpo River.
Mar 23, 2025, at 04:13 pm
The United Nations children's agency has urged Taliban rulers of Afghanistan to lift the ban on girls' education, a decision that has hit the future of millions of children in the country.