In Myanmar, Joe Biden’s rapid steps to move the US on from the turbulent Trump era only serve to remind us of how deeply entrenched the legacy of military rule remains. ( read original story ...)
Stranded Myanmar seamen head home
Myanmar sailors stranded at sea or in countries around the world as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic can finally return home. ( read original story ...)
Thailand confirms record 914 new coronavirus cases
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand on Monday confirmed a record 914 new cases of the coronavirus, all in Samut Sakhon province near Bangkok where a major outbreak began in December. The new cases shot ... ( read original story ...)
Greece and Turkey resume talks to try to avert military escalation
After three-hour meeting in Istanbul, sources say second round of dialogue will take place in Athens ... ( read original story ...)
Tentative start to Turkey-Greece talks after year of strife
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — The first high-level talks aimed at reducing tensions between Turkey and Greece in five years took place behind closed doors on Monday. The summit of senior ... ( read original story ...)
ODI Super League: Bangladesh Go Second With West Indies Series Rout
Bangladesh have kicked off their qualification campaign for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 in style, sweeping their ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Super League series against the West Indies. ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh sweep West Indies in ODI series
Bangladesh has completed a clean sweep of the West Indies by securing a 120-run victory in the third and final one-day cricket international. Skipper Tamim ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh forms $125 million fund for sustainable technology
The new financing scheme is aimed at helping factories to upgrade, acquire renewable energy-related machinery and technology and increase environment-friendly production in an effort to achieve ... ( read original story ...)
New India-China Border Clash Shows Simmering Tensions
Indian officials played down the events, which come as Beijing continues to encroach on disputed Himalayan areas. ( read original story ...)
China’s Xi calls for stronger macro-economic coordination
China's President Xi Jinping on Monday called on the world to strengthen macro-economic policy coordination and remove barriers to trade, investment and technological exchanges as he backed ... ( read original story ...)