Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was sentenced to six months in prison on Wednesday (2 July) in a contempt of court case by the country's International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT), marking ...
Roadside bomb hits a vehicle carrying gov’t administrator in NW Pakistan, killing 5 officers
Officials say a roadside bomb has struck a vehicle carrying a government administrator in a former stronghold of the Pakistani Taliban, killing at least five officers and wounding 11 others.
Xiaomi to consider selling cars outside China from 2027, CEO says
China's Xiaomi will only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, Lei Jun, CEO of the smartphone turned electric vehicle maker, said during a livestream on Wednesday.
China’s Honor launches new challenge to Samsung with thin foldable smartphone and a big battery
Honor launched the Magic V5 on Wednesday, it's latest foldable smartphone that will initially launch in China and then overseas markets.
China Reacts to Major Dalai Lama Announcement
China has reacted to the announcement from the Dalai Lama that he will be reincarnated after his death and a successor will be appointed. The Tibetan spiritual leader ended years of speculation by ...
China calls for better communications with EU, urges respect for core interests
China is willing to enhance communications with the European Union and make sound preparations for the next China-EU leaders' meeting, a Chinese foreign ministry statement quoted Foreign Minister Wang ...
Indonesia’s Pertamina seeks US$700 million loan to build vessels: sources
JAKARTA] Indonesia’s state-owned oil giant Pertamina and its shipping arm are seeking an offshore loan of about US$700 million for the construction of vessels, according to people familiar with the ...
Indonesia Awaits US Feedback on Tariff as Washington Deals with Trump’s Big Bill
Senior minister Airlangga Hartarto says that Indonesia has already made a second offer to Trump's team in the tariff talks.
India’s Job Market June 2025: Which Sectors And Cities Topped Hiring? Where Did Freshers And Seniors Find Most Jobs? Find Out
India’s job market bounced back in June 2025, with hiring activity growing across many industries, cities, and experience levels. The Naukri Jobspeak Index rose to 2,854 in June, up from 2,582 in May, ...
Private jet owners in India are said to boost safety checks after Air India crash
Private jet owners in Ahmedabad are tightening safety protocols following last month’s deadly Air India crash near the city’s airport, Bloomberg News reported Wednesday, citing people familiar with ...