Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said on Wednesday he expected a trade deal with the United States before the expiration of a pause on 46% reciprocal tariffs on Vietnamese exports in early ...
Philippines urges peace, multilateralism amid Middle East tensions
The ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, particularly between Iran and Israel, serve as a stark reminder for the Philippine government and United Nations (UN) member states to uphold international ...
US Marine sentenced to 7 years over sexual assault in Japan
A US Marine has been sentenced to seven years in prison, after he was convicted of strangling and sexually assaulting a woman in Okinawa last May, a Japanese district court told CNN.
After nervous start Bangladesh reaches 71-2 at lunch in the 2nd test against Sri Lanka
Bangladesh has reached 71 for two wickets at lunch on the opening day of the second cricket test against Sri Lanka.
Bangladesh moves toward LDC graduation amid concern over preparedness
As Bangladesh inches closer to its long-anticipated graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category in November ...
Bangladesh explores advanced air defence options at London summit
Bangladesh has dispatched a high-level military delegation to London to assess potential air defence system acquisitions amid rising regional tensions.
South Asia Watch: Bangladesh Interim Govt Undermines Army, Risks Foreign Militarisation at Border
Analysts emphasise that a professionally autonomous and cohesive Bangladesh Army is vital for South Asian stability. With increased regional instability, notably Myanmar-linked insurgencies and ...
Indonesia ready to deepen partnership with MSG
Indonesia is ready to enhance cooperation in strategic sectors with Pacific nations under the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG), Deputy Foreign Minister
Thailand moves to recriminalise cannabis, shaking $1 bln industry
Thailand's government is moving to recriminalise cannabis, plunging into limbo an industry estimated to be worth over $1 billion that has boomed since the substance was taken off the country's ...
Why Israel’s stocks are hitting record highs during its war with Iran
Israelis are dealing with falling missiles, business closures, and trips to bomb shelters, yet the country's stocks and currency are crushing it.