From inside a military base last week, Myanmar's junta chief Min Aung Hlaing announced who he wanted voters to pick in Sunday's general election, nearly five years after seizing power in a coup.
Exclusive – Japan likely to cut super-long debt issuance to 17-year low, sources say
Japan will likely reduce new issuance of super-long government bonds next fiscal year to around 17 trillion yen ($109 billion), the lowest level in 17 years, two government sources said on Wednesday, ...
China Is Shifting Its Nuclear Forces to Swifter Footing, Pentagon Says
The country’s production of nuclear warheads has slowed, but its missiles may be poised to strike back fast in case of an attack, an annual assessment found.
Libya’s military chief and 7 others are killed in a plane crash after takeoff from Turkey
The Libyan military chief was in Ankara for high-level defense talks aimed at boosting military cooperation between the two countries and to address regional issues, Turkish officials said.
Bangladesh unrest Live updates: Khaleda Zia’s son set for Dhaka return amid tensions; Delhi-Dhaka ties hit
Demonstrations led by several key Hindu outfits were seen outside the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi, and similar groups also tried to march to the Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in ...
‘Create Conditions for Free, Fair Elections’: Why Bangladesh’s Yunus Govt Got Strong Reminder from US
A group of US lawmakers has urged Bangladesh's interim chief advisor, Dr. Mohammed Yunus, to ensure free and fair elections in the country. , US News, Times Now ...
China aided Pakistan with intel and information warfare during Op Sindoor, used it as ‘pressure valve’ against India: US assessment
Pakistan acted as the visible and expendable front during Operation Sindoor, executing kinetic actions and proxy pressure, while China stayed firmly in the shadows.
How imported second-hand clothes keep Bangladesh warm
Bangladesh’s trade in imported second-hand clothing supports thousands and meets rising winter demand, even when import restrictions, quotas and local garment production squeeze a long-established bus ...
‘Bangladesh could become an outpost to attack India’: Sushant Sareen on potential Dhaka-Islamabad defence tie-up
His comments come at a time when Islamabad and Dhaka are eyeing a defence pact, similar to the one Pakistan signed with Saudi Arabia, amid rising tensions with India.
Business events that shaped India in 2025
Explore the key business events that defined India in 2025, from trade wars to regulatory reforms and corporate expansions.