The protests in Bangladesh have raised concerns about growing discontent with the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus and political uncertainty.
US issues alert for citizens in Bangladesh as protests may turn violent
In a message shared with the public, the embassy said, "Due to the recent increase in the frequency of protests across Bangladesh, U.S. citizens should practice vigilance and remember that ...
Indonesia, US Pursue Tech Cooperation, Covering Cybersecurity
According to Angga, the Indonesian government aims to build a robust, inclusive, and sovereign digital ecosystem. To achieve this, the connectivity infrastructure must be strengthened. For example, the submarine communication cable system (SKKL) and satellites must be developed. Both of these projects are the backbone of cross-border data access.
Inside the fascinating world of India’s blind cave-dwelling fish
Two years ago, zoologist Khlur Baiaineh Mukhim spotted something intriguing in a stream in a remote underground cave in India's north-eastern Meghalaya state. It was a fish he had never seen before, ...
Taiwan tests rocket system made in U.S. as China tensions surge
Billions of dollars in U.S. arms deals have been helping to build up and revamp Taiwan’s defenses against potential attacks from China. NBC News’ Janis Mackey Frayer reports as China ramps up military ...
Chinese students find themselves caught in the US-China crossfire – again
Xiao Chen turned up at the US Consulate in Shanghai on Thursday morning, hours after Washington announced that it would "aggressively" revoke the visas of Chinese students. The 22-year-old had a visa ...
New World Gets More Bank Commitments for Loan Refinancing
Embattled Hong Kong property developer New World Development Co. has landed more vows from banks to help with a HK$87.5 billion ($11.2 billion) loan refinancing deal, bringing commitments to about 40% ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia PSC candidate removed from ballot says he’s appealing
Daniel Blackman says he’s appealing a decision to remove him from the primary ballot for the Georgia Public Service Commission in District 3. ( read original story ...)
Georgia Supreme Court upholds ban on those under 21 from carrying handguns in public
ATLANTA (AP) — The Georgia Supreme Court upheld a state law Wednesday that bans most people under 21 from carrying a handgun in public. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s property market is hard to read
Singapore doubled the stamp duty on foreign homebuyers to a steep 60%. Since then, residential property has become a twin-speed market. ( read original story ...)