Over 309,000 voters were added in two months and 18 days as the Election Commission updates the electoral roll
Bangladesh gas supplies improve after LNG terminal restarts
DHAKA, Aug 6 (Reuters) - Gas supplies to Bangladesh’s national grid increased on Wednesday after a floating liquefied natural gas terminal operated by U.S.-based Excelerate Energy partially resumed operations after a fire shut the facility for more than two weeks.
Pakistan’s Shia clerics warn against anti-Iran stance under proposed Mecca pact
Pakistan's Shia clerics and scholars have warned the government against taking any position against Iran under a proposed "Mecca Agreement" ...
Thailand School Shooting: Questions Remain on Suspect, Motive
A student reportedly opened fire at a school in Thailand's Nonthaburi province, just north of Bangkok, on Friday.
Vietnam pays the price at home for sending workers abroad
Between 130,000 and 150,000 Vietnamese go abroad to work annually, leaving seafood and garment sectors scrabbling for labourers Vietnam's seafood and garment sectors are facing a labour shortfall even ...
Vietnam wins seven medals at 3rd International Olympiad in artificial intelligence
Seven of Vietnam’s eight contestants won medals at the third International Olympiad in artificial intelligence (IOAI), held in Kazakhstan's Astana.
Bangladesh among countries most vulnerable to climate change: Info minister
Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan today (9 August) said Bangladesh is among the countries most vulnerable to climate change, with coastal areas facing the greatest risks. He said tackling the crisis would require global solutions alongside greater awareness over energy use.
Indonesia: Mount Bromo wildfire grows, spurs park closure
Indonesian authorities have closed a popular national park until further notice. Strong winds and rough terrain are making it difficult for firefighters to extinguish the blaze.
Indonesia sends aircraft, firefighters to battle Mount Bromo wildfire
Indonesia has deployed aircraft and hundreds of firefighters to control a major wildfire in Mount Bromo national park. The blaze highlights how El Nino and dry winds are intensifying fire risks across ...
Flight cancellations, evacuations as China braces for Typhoon Dolphin
Over 1,600 flights cancelled as Typhoon Dolphin approaches China’s eastern coast, with winds reaching 162km/h overnight.