New Delhi, India – Indian officials have floated a controversial plan to introduce apex predators such as crocodiles and venomous snakes into riverine stretches along the Bangladesh border, to act as ...
‘Big loss, a blunder’: Shakib Al Hasan slams Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup no-show
Former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan has labelled the nation's absence from the 2026 T20 World Cup a "blunder" and a significant setback for cricket-loving Bangladesh. He expressed hope for his ...
Rain washes out second T20 between Bangladesh and New Zealand
The second T20 between Bangladesh and New Zealand has been washed out due to persistent rain. The match was called off without a ball being bowled Wednesday as the rain showed no sign of stopping.
Pakistan facing major economic fallout due to Iran war, 2-year progress reversed: Shehbaz Sharif
Shehbaz said Pakistan's oil import bill had surged from $300 million before the conflict to $800 million, placing additional pressure on the economy.
China to ban drone sales in Beijing citing security concerns
China will ban the sale of drones in Beijing and require permits to fly them under new rules that take effect on Friday. Drones and key components will be prohibited from being sold, rented or brought ...
‘Pakistan double-deals America again’: Expert flags land routes allowing Iran to bypass US blockade
By granting Iran six overland routes to trade with Russia, China, and beyond, Pakistan has helped the Islamic Republic bypass the American blockade and double-crossed President Donald Trump, national ...
China factory activity tops expectations in April — but growth slows as new orders soften
The official purchasing managers' index reading of 50.3 was higher than the the 50.1 expected by Reuters-polled economists.
The Split Between China and Silicon Valley Just Got Wider
Beijing’s insistence that Meta unwind its deal with a Chinese A.I. start-up escalates the geopolitical fight over advanced tech.
US sanctions on China’s Hengli mark escalation in Iran oil crackdown
The U.S. Treasury imposed sanctions on China's Hengli Petrochemical (Dalian) Refinery on Friday, accusing it of buying billions of dollars in Iranian oil, in a significant escalation of Washington's ...
Cambodia’s economy expected to grow by 5 pct despite external shocks, border issue: finance minister
Cambodia's economy is predicted to grow by 5 percent in 2026, slightly down from 5.2 percent in 2025, due to external shocks and the impact of border issue with Thailand, the country's Minister of ...