At least one person was killed and 50 others injured in violence during local government elections in Bangladesh on Sunday, police said. Chotan Adhikar, 40, was killed in a clash between supporters of ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan’s efforts to mend fences with Saudi-led bloc bear fruit
Pakistan has suddenly found itself in stronger standing with a Saudi-led bloc of Arab nations, having managed to mend a rift while maintaining ties with another alliance that is challenging the Saudis ... ( read original story ...)
‘A lost generation’: COVID-19 takes emotional toll on Indonesia’s young
JAKARTA: It was the sudden loud cry of 10-year-old Indonesian Aisyah that caught her neighbours' attention in South Tangerang, Banten province, ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia, Philippines hit as Covid-19 weighs on remittances
Like many families in the village of Semerak in Central Java, Mr Pipit Wahyudi, 26, and his father as well as his older brother could count on an infusion of about 5 million rupiah (S$467) every month ... ( read original story ...)
British Sikh ‘tortured’ in India after arrest must be freed, say MPs
Nearly 140 MPs and peers have written to Dominic Raab urging him to do more to secure the release of a young Sikh man facing the death penalty in India after a confession allegedly extracted under ... ( read original story ...)
‘You have to get ugly runs’: Laxman’s expert guide to batting in India
The former India batsman gives his unique insight into the technique and mindset required for success on turning pitches ... ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks set to trade higher; China says its factory activity growth slowed in February
A private survey on Chinese manufacturing activity is set to be released, with the Caixin/Markit manufacturing PMI expected at 9:45 a.m. HK/SIN on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Some upset in Cyprus over ‘satanic’ Eurovision song choice
A man has been charged with uttering threats and causing a disturbance after barging onto the grounds of Cyprus’ public broadcaster to protest what he said was the country’s “blasphemous” entry into ... ( read original story ...)
Armenian president refuses to fire armed forces chief at centre of political crisis
Armenian President Armen Sarkissian refused to fire the head of the country's armed forces on Saturday, intensifying a standoff between Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and the army over what Pashinyan ... ( read original story ...)
Oman Transfers Stake in Biggest Oil Block to New Energy Firm
Oman’s government is transferring its stake in one of the Middle East’s largest oil blocks to a newly-established energy firm as the cash-strapped sultanate looks to use the asset to raise ... ( read original story ...)