Fugitive former prime minister Sheikh Hasina orchestrated a “systemic attack” to try to crush the uprising against her government, Bangladeshi ...
Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina charged with crimes against humanity
The Awami League leader has been charged with having instigated mass killings during protests against her government in July and August.
Jamaat-e-Islami is now legal in Bangladesh after country’s Supreme Court lifts ban on the controversial party
The Appellate Division of Bangladesh’s Supreme Court reinstated Jamaat-e-Islami’s registration, allowing it to contest elections. The court asked Election Commission to reinstate the party without any ...
As Sheikh Hasina faces charges, Bangladesh Supreme Court lifts ban on Jamaat-e-Islami days after ATM Azharul Islam walks free
The Bangladeshi Supreme Court directed the election commission to implement the order without delay, allowing Jamaat-e-Islami to legally contest polls ...
Search continues for Indonesia quarry collapse victims, death toll at 17
Indonesian authorities will continue searching on Sunday for eight people trapped in a rock collapse at a quarry in West Java, where the death toll has reached 17 with six injured, the search and ...
Air India in talks for major new narrow-body jet order, sources say
Tata Group's Air India is in talks with Airbus and Boeing for a major new order potentially including some 200 extra single-aisle planes, topping up a mammoth 2023 deal as the flag carrier seeks to ...
South Korea votes after a turbulent six months. Here’s what to know.
The election was called after President Yoon Suk Yeol was removed from office over his decision to declare martial law. Political divisions have only worsened.
South Korea is voting for a new president after six months of political chaos. Here’s what to know
After half a year of political turmoil, uncertainty and division, South Korea is voting for a new president to succeed Yoon Suk Yeol, the disgraced former leader who plunged the democratic nation into ...
Myanmar junta extends post-quake ceasefire again
There will be an extension of the armistice – which expired on May 31 – until June 30. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Opal Suchata Chuangsri Is Thailand’s First Ever Miss World
My people in Thailand, we've been waiting for the first Miss World crown for more than 72 years. I couldn't believe that it would be my honour to bring back home our first crown,' she said.