By Dr Utpal K De, Dr Simi Mehta* The COVID-19 pandemic has added fuel to the fire in an era of global economic downturn and political unrest. Incontestably, the less developed nations are hit ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh’s COVID-19 cases rise to 520,690
Bangladesh recorded 785 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 16 new deaths on Friday bringing its total tally to 520690 with 7734 de ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan removes all visa restrictions for Bangladesh nationals
Pakistan has removed all restrictions on visas for citizens of Bangladesh. The matter was confirmed in a statement by the Pakistan High Commission in Bangladesh, reports Al Jazeera. “Pakistan has ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh minority groups demand reading of scriptures at start of parliament session
The organisations for the minority religious groups of Bangladesh have demanded reading of scriptures of all the four major religions of Bangladesh at the beginning of parliament sessions and state ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan jails militant linked to Mumbai attacks over terrorism financing
Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi was handed a total of 15 years in prison for terrorism financing. India and the US have long wanted him charged over the 2008 Mumbai attacks that cost 166 lives. ( read original story ...)
14-year-old boy who crossed LoC by mistake handed over to Pakistan by Indian Army
A 14-year-old boy from PoK who had crossed the Line of Control by mistake was handed over to the Pakistan Army by the Indian Army. ( read original story ...)
Pakistan Court Jails Suspected Mumbai Attack Leader
An anti-terrorism court in Pakistan has sentenced a suspected radical Islamist leader to five years in jail in a terror financing case. The special court in the eastern city of Lahore convicted Zakiur ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Today: China city offers cash for tip on test evaders
A city in northern China is offering rewards of 500 yuan ($77) for anyone who reports on a resident who has not taken a recent coronavirus test. The offer from the ... ( read original story ...)
China fumes, accuses US of ‘crazy provocation’ after Amb. Craft announces Taiwan visit
The Chinese communist government on Friday released a furious statement condemning the planned visit by U.N. Ambassador Kelly Craft to Taiwan -- accusing the U.S. of a “crazy provocation” and warning ... ( read original story ...)
Mystery of China’s missing Alibaba tycoon Jack Ma
In a 2018 short film, Jack Ma, a flamboyant Chinese entrepreneur, played a kung fu master who in his crowning moment defeats all his rivals, played by some of the country’s biggest action stars.Then ... ( read original story ...)