Iran’s capture of a South Korean-flagged tanker at sea last week has been described by the US as extortion. But Tehran says it is Seoul that is the hostage taker — accusing it of holding $7bn of its ... ( read original story ...)
Iran will expel UN nuclear inspectors unless sanctions are lifted -lawmaker
Iran will expel United Nations nuclear watchdog inspectors unless U.S. sanctions are lifted by a Feb. 21 deadline set by the hardline-dominated parliament, a lawmaker said on Saturday.Parliament ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: Cyprus lockdown begins; Vietnam limits flights for lunar new year
Lockdown comes after explosion in cases across Cyprus; China records 69 new cases; Vietnam will only allow necessary flights to enter country ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam’s Communists convene away from prying eyes to choose leaders
Vietnam’s ruling Communist party has begun its secretive five-yearly reshuffle to select the leaders who will steer one of Asia’s fastest-growing economies through the coronavirus pandemic, trade ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam to Limit Inbound Flights Ahead of Lunar New Year
Vietnam will limit flights bringing citizens home from now until the end of the Lunar New Year in mid-February, when big gatherings indoors are expected, to reduce coronavirus risks, the country's ... ( read original story ...)
New Coronavirus Variant Found in Travellers From Brazil: Japan Government
A new coronavirus variant was detected in four travellers from Brazil, Japan's Health Ministry said on Sunday, marking an advance in changes to the pandemic virus. The new variant is different from ... ( read original story ...)
Daraz Xpedite launched for the aspiring youth of Bangladesh
On 9 January, the country’s most popular online marketplace Daraz Bangladesh has initiated a unique program titled ‘Daraz Xpedite’ for the university-going youth for the first time in Bangladesh. ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh reports 1,071 virus cases, 25 deaths in a day
Bangladesh has recorded 1,071 new cases of the novel coronavirus in a daily count, taking the tally of infections so far to 522,453. ( read original story ...)
COVAX offers Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine to Bangladesh
DHAKA, Bangladesh . Bangladesh has decided to buy COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer-BioNTech through COVAX, a platform to ensure coronavirus shots reach those in greatest need, ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh gets its first fully-automated dairy farm
Eon Group has established the country's first automated dairy farm in a village of Badarganj upazila in Rangpur. ( read original story ...)