By Stephen Nellis, David Shepardson and Makiko Yamazaki NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, Oct 14 (Reuters) – Japan will invest about $21 billion to build up to two chip factories in New York State that will be …
Japan Protests Russia’s Detention of Journalist Accused of Spying
Tokyo summoned Russia’s ambassador after a Japanese reporter was arrested in Russia’s far east and accused of collecting military intelligence.
Bangladesh arrests two for luring locals to fight for Russia in Ukraine
Twenty Bangladeshi victims have been killed after being used by Russia as ‘bait’ to locate enemy positions, police say.
After China, Netherlands shows interest in Bangladesh’s Teesta masterplan
The Teesta Project had earlier been discussed as an area of cooperation between China and Bangladesh despite India’s concerns over China’s presence in the region.
Tarique seized networking, showcased Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s permanent representative to the United Nations, Irene Khan, speaks to The Daily Star about Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s first visit to the global forum’s general assembly.
Bangladesh: Heavy security for Durga Puja curtails minority freedom
The BHBCUC has called the tight security for Durga Puja in Bangladesh ‘saddening,’ stating it curtails religious freedom and harms the nation’s image. It highlighted a rise in communal violence, …
Old videos of Bangladesh’s fugitive former leader misrepresented as recent appearances
After Bangladesh’s ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina reiterated plans to return to the country despite being sentenced to death in absentia, years-old videos of her resurfaced in posts that …
Indonesia relocates 8 orangutans into protected forest after rescue from wildfires
Eight endangered orangutans were released into a protected forest weeks after wildfires destroyed large swaths of their habitat in Indonesian Borneo, a conservation group said. The orangutans, …
The Iran war’s unexpected impact on US defenses against China threat downplayed by top Army leader
Gen. Ronald Clark says China’s PLA continues preparing despite Trump-Xi diplomacy as U.S. Army Pacific expands deterrence across the Indo-Pacific.
Alibaba AI models cleared for use in Apple Intelligence in China just in time for the iPhone Duo launch
Apple’s integrated AI system is still yet to be rolled out in mainland China, despite launching nearly two years ago.