CNBC’s Lin Lin takes a look at the elusive U.S.-Japan trade deal, as Tokyo appears to stick to its stance of not backing down ahead of the Upper House elections on July 20
Radical Islamist group vows ‘Afghanistan-style’ Sharia rule in Bangladesh
The radical Islamist group Jamaat-Char Monai has publicly declared its intent to reshape Bangladesh along the lines of Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, with its leader saying that the imposition of Sharia …
Bangladesh’s Teknaf port link to open seamless Indo-Bangla trade corridor from Tripura: Sarbananda Sonowal
The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, on Monday said that the Sittwe Port in Myanmar and the Kaladan Project will immensely benefit Tripura by significantly reducing …
Australian air travel to Indonesia disrupted by volcano
The latest eruption of Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano caused the cancellation of several international flights Monday.
China’s new cash plan to tackle birth rate threat
It remains to be seen whether the modest success of pro-natal measures in Hubei Province’s Tianmen can be replicated nationwide.
Philippines welcomes 8 Rohingya refugees
The Philippines has welcomed eight Rohingya refugees from Bangladesh and Myanmar, the fourth batch to be provided sanctuary in the country, the Department of Foreign Affairs said Monday.
My Chemical Romance to stage concert in Philippines in April 2026
A merican rock band My Chemical Romance is making their way to the Philippines this coming April 25, 2026 as announced on their official social media accounts. The rock band included the country as …
Support for Japan PM Ishiba slides further as key election approaches
Support for Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba slid further ahead of major national elections, a poll by public broadcaster NHK showed on Monday, as voters gave the thumbs-up instead to tax cuts …
Nepal to host Bangladesh for two international friendlies in September
Nepal are set to host Bangladesh in two international friendly matches on September 6 and 9 at the Dashrath Stadium in Kathmandu.
Relatives of Bengal family pushed into Bangladesh to file habeas corpus petition in HC
The family of Danish Sheikh, who and his wife and an eight-year-old son were pushed into Bangladesh on June 26, has decided to file a habeas corpus petition in the Calcutta High Court. A missing diary …