Canadian relatives of those killed when a Ukrainian airliner was shot down by Iranian Revolutionary Guards one year ago on Friday held a vigil in Toronto and pledged to "protest and persevere" in ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam Tightens Timber Regulations to Ease U.S. Tariff Threats
Vietnam’s wood industry, under investigation by the U.S. Trade Representative for allegedly importing illegally harvested or traded timber, is vowing to tighten regulations and buy more American ... ( read original story ...)
Russia’s Gamaleya applies for emergency vaccine use in Philippines
Russia's Gamaleya Research Institute has applied to the Philippine health regulator for emergency use authorisation of its COVID-19 vaccine but needs to file further documentation, the regulator said ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines’ Catholics display devotion to Christ statue, pray for end of pandemic
Thousands of Catholic devotees observed physical distancing as they queued for Saturday morning masses in the Philippine capital to celebratate a centuries-old black wooden statue of Jesus Christ ... ( read original story ...)
ED: Raising the esteem of the Bangladesh passport
It is a sad fact that relative to the passports of most nations of the world, the Bangladesh passport is woefully powerless. Holders of Bangladeshi passports face tremendous undue difficulties when ... ( read original story ...)
Air pollution causes more pregnancy losses in India than Pakistan and Bangladesh, says study
Researchers estimated exposure to high concentration of PM 2.5 during pregnancy by combining satellite images with atmospheric modelling outputs ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh to get Covid-19 vaccine from India in time: Hasan
Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Friday said Bangladesh will get coronavirus vaccine from India in time."There is no reason to be worried about the coronavirus vaccine. As per the agreement, ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan initiates review of ties with US
The government and all relevant stakeholders have initiated a large scale review of various contours of ties with the United States in the wake of the upcoming change of hands in Washington later this ... ( read original story ...)
Ten newborn babies killed in India hospital fire
Ten newborn babies have been killed in a fire at a hospital in India as members of staff rushed to evacuate the ward in the early hours of Saturday.Seven infants were rescued from the blaze before ... ( read original story ...)
India out for 244 at tea, trail Australia by 94 on 3rd day
Fast bowler Pat Cummins helped Australia dismiss India for 244 runs and a 94-run first-innings lead at tea on the third day of the third cricket test at the Sydney ... ( read original story ...)