Journalist Kavita Puri hears from veterans of the second world war in Asia and asks why this conflict has been overlooked ...
Is Yunus now targeting Hasina-era president? Bangladesh missions removing his portraits
Most of the country’s 82 missions had already taken down the portraits in the wake of the July uprising. The remaining missions, which had not yet acted, were reportedly instructed last Friday to ...
Bangladesh-Pakistan axis puts Bengal on alert ahead of PM’s visit
Indian intelligence agencies have issued a high alert across West Bengal ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Kolkata visit on August 22, following growing military engagement between Bangladesh ...
Bangladesh likely to replace Pakistan in men’s Asia Cup hockey tournament
With just days to go before the Men’s Asia Cup Hockey Tournament begins in Rajgir, Bihar, uncertainty looms over Pakistan’s participation, potentially paving the way for Bangladesh to step in as a ...
More than 350 killed in monsoon flooding in Pakistan, emergency officials say
Over 350 people have died in a 72 hour period in Pakistan due to monsoon flooding, Pakistan's National Disaster Management Authority reported, bringing the total number of people killed to over 650 ...
China To Reveal New Weapons To Sink US Ships
Missiles are central to China's anti-access and area denial strategy, which seeks to prevent or restrict an enemy from entering and operating in a given area.
Watchmaker Swatch apologizes for ‘slanted eye’ ad after online backlash in China
The images for the Swatch Essentials collection were widely condemned online in China, where many comments said they appeared to mimic racist taunts about Asian eyes.
‘Journey to Thailand & Top Thai Brands 2025’ fest coming to Lalitpur this month
The Royal Thai Embassy in Kathmandu, in collaboration with the Thai Trade Centre, New Delhi, is set to host the event “Journey to Thailand & Top Thai Brands 2025” from August 29 to 31 at The Plaza, ...
Is Vietnam going too far with its tax revolution?
From street-corner photo stalls to small family workshops, Vietnam's new tax overhaul will soon reach into almost every cash register. Critics warn it could also wipe out a swath of the economy it ...
Vietnam proposes scrapping business conditions
HANOI: The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) has proposed removing 16 sectors from the list of conditional business lines, aiming to reduce barriers for enterprises and align with ...