The incident comes amid a reported surge in violence against religious minorities in the neighbouring country ahead of its first parliamentary elections since the 2024 uprising that ousted the Sheikh ...
Hindu Man Dies After Jumping Into Canal While Fleeing Mob In Bangladesh
Recent incidents include the murders of a Hindu businessman and a shop owner. A council reports 51 targeted incidents in December, including 10 murders, raising concerns about intimidation before ...
‘Play in India or forfeit points’: ICC tells BCB after Bangladesh’s request to move their T20 World Cup games
Bangladesh’s participation in the T20 World Cup 2026 is in doubts after the ICC reportedly told the BCB to play in India or risk forfeiting points. BCB had requested the ICC to move their World Cup ...
Another Hindu man, Mani Chakraborty, killed in Bangladesh; sixth murder in under three weeks
A Hindu grocery trader was murdered at a busy market in Bangladesh’s Narsingdi district, marking the sixth fatal attack on the minority community in just 18 days and deepening fears over their safety.
Bhutan bets big on crypto payments to draw global travelers
Bhutan, often ranked as the world’s happiest nation, is steadily expanding cryptocurrency payments across its tourism sector as part of a broader push toward digital-first infrastructure and ...
South Asia: UNODC supports Maldives and Sri Lanka in tackling drug-related illicit financial flows to counter terrorism
Through a set of two national validation meetings supported by the Government of Canada, in December, UNODC worked with authorities in the Maldives and Sri Lanka to strengthen their capacity to ...
WOUFX LLC Releases New Biography on Founder— The Wolf of Uzbekistan: Biography of Eshniyozov Shoxjahon Akmal ogli
A Professional Journey Through Trading, Discipline, and Institutional DesignWilmington, De, Jan. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WOUFX LLC has today released a biography detailing the life and career of ...
Security forces clash with protesters in Iran’s main market as at least 35 killed in demonstrations
The U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency offered the latest death toll of 35 for the demonstrations. It said 29 protesters, four children and two members of Iran’s security forces have been ...
Amid US pressure, India’s Reliance says it expects no Russian crude deliveries in January
This comes a day after United States President Donald Trump issued fresh warning to India to cut its imports of Russian oil or face further hike in tariffs.
B.C. premier announces trade mission to India amid political tensions
B.C. Premier David Eby and Jobs Minister Ravi Kahlon are headed to India in less than a week on a trade mission to promote local businesses and industries. Their visit comes amid a backdrop of ...