An emerging #MeToo movement and public horror over “honor killings” helped spur the government’s bill, but it still must be adopted by the conservative parliament. ( read original story ...)
Turkey should stand up for Uyghurs and refuse to ratify China extradition treaty
Last week, China ratified an extradition treaty with Turkey and if Ankara follows suit the pact will become law, potentially putting thousands of Uyghurs living in Turkey at risk. China has pursued an ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam jails journalists for ‘propaganda’ critical of state
A court in Vietnam on Tuesday sentenced three freelance journalists known for their criticism of government to between 11 and 15 years in prison, after finding them guilty of spreading anti-state ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam Faces US Criticism For Jailing Critics
Vietnam faced criticism Wednesday from the United States and rights groups after jailing three pro-democracy bloggers weeks ahead of the communist government's party congress. The run-up to a ... ( read original story ...)
No presence of UK variant of new coronavirus yet in Philippines —DOH
The UK variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus causing COVID-19 disease, identified as B.1.1.7, has not been detected in the country just yet, the Department of Health (DOH) said Wednesday. The DOH issued the ... ( read original story ...)
‘Bangladesh to become hub for cybersecurity services’
Bangladesh plans to train 1,000 cybersecurity experts over the next five years to fortify the country’s digital infrastructure, said ICT Minister Zunaid Ahmed Palak on Wednesday. “They will keep both ... ( read original story ...)
Mongla port: Harbouring the future of Bangladesh
Once a sleeping port, Mongla is now a vital part of Bangladesh's economic infrastructure. In fact, with the anchoring of the 117th foreign vessel on New Year's Eve, Mongla port touched a milestone in ... ( read original story ...)
Jamieson’s First 11 Humbles Pakistan As New Zealand Hit Number One
Towering paceman Kyle Jamieson completed an 11-wicket match haul Wednesday as New Zealand thrashed Pakistan in the second Test to become the world's top-ranked team. Jamieson was near unplayable in ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan welcomes Qatar and Saudi Arabia’s decision to reopen borders
Pakistan welcomed Qatar and Saudi Arabia's decision to reopen their land, air and sea borders to each other after almost four years."Pakistan welcomes the decision by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and ... ( read original story ...)
Cricket-New Zealand rout Pakistan to sweep series and seal top ranking
Kyle Jamieson took his second five-wicket haul of the match as New Zealand beat Pakistan by an innings and 176 runs in the second test on Wednesday to sweep the series 2-0 and top the world rankings ... ( read original story ...)