Tehran’s national security chief issued a list of demands for the US to fulfill before Iran would reopen the Strait of Hormuz. State media published the list, which includes measures such as lifting ...
Turkey’s cyber law shifts sweeping powers to presidency
Rights groups have warned that a new Turkish cyber security law risks creating a system of “absolute digital obedience”, by giving the presidency sweeping powers over internet services, gaming ...
Bangladesh PM’s meeting with Narendra Modi could resolve bilateral problems: Envoy
Indian envoy believes Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's meeting with Narendra Modi can resolve bilateral strains. Speculation suggests Rahman may skip the upcoming BRICS summit in New Delhi. Relations soured after former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's press interaction in India.
Indonesia tries to contain rising number of wildfires
Indonesia yesterday sent airplanes and hundreds of firefighters to fight a blaze in a popular national park, one of a growing number of wildfires the country is battling during an unusually dry season ...
Myanmar rebuffs ASEAN call to free Aung San Suu Kyi, questions need for envoy
Myanmar’s military-backed government has rejected the Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ renewed call for the unconditional release of detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi and dismissed the ...
BSF firing kills Bangladesh national in Tripura during alleged smuggling attempt
The Bangladeshi national, suspected of involvement in smuggling Burmese cigarettes, was allegedly carrying out smuggling activities at midnight on Saturday
BCCI to seek government clearance for white-ball tour of Bangladesh
The BCCI is set to consult the Government of India before taking a final call on the Indian team’s proposed tour of Bangladesh. With bilateral cricketing ties between the two countries still facing uncertainty,
Pakistan says new defense pact with Saudi and Turkey is ‘purely defensive’ and open to others
Pakistan’s foreign minister said Sunday a new defense agreement his country signed with Saudi Arabia and Turkey was not directed against any country and remained open to other nations in the region.
Air India captain’s initial drug screening prompts further testing after sudden altitude loss
NEW DELHI, Aug 9 (Reuters) - The captain of an Air India flight from Phuket to New Delhi that encountered a sudden loss of altitude last week returned an initial screening result for psychoactive ...
India vs Sri Lanka Cricket XI practice match: Scores, highlights and key performances as India win by 6 wickets
With Team India getting ready for their two-match Test Series in Sri Lanka, here's a look at the practice match between India and Sri Lanka ...