Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will appoint a new Prime Minister and Cabinet on Monday after his National People's Power secured a record-breaking victory in the snap general election.
Yemen’s Houthis say they attacked ‘vital target’ in Israel’s Eilat
Yemen's Houthi forces attacked "a vital target" in Israel's Red Sea port city of Eilat with a number of drones, the Iran-aligned group's military spokesperson Yahya Saree said on Saturday.
Philippines seeks stronger economic ties with Sweden
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is seeking enhanced cooperation and investment opportunities with Sweden in a bid to boost the local economy. Finance Secretary Ralph Recto recently met with ...
India third most improving market in business climate, says IU
Improvements in these countries' business environment index may subsequently result in an uptick in per capita growth in real GDP, investment spending and FDI.
‘Hold the line’: Nobel laureate says Americans should learn from the Philippines’ experience
Donald Trump’s conduct is straight out of the same strongman playbook that others have used, and his presidential victory is part of a recent global trend of illiberal leaders being elected democratically.
Bangladesh eyes satellite internet to bridge digital divide
Bangladesh is taking a bold step towards revolutionising its digital landscape by introducing satellite internet services. The Bangladesh Telecommunication ...
Bangladesh’s people deserve ‘peaceful future’: UK minister
UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific Catherine West, who arrived here yesterday, said the people of Bangladesh deserve a pathway to a "peaceful future and accountability" after a turbulent few months. "I ...
Internet cut during protests in India’s violence-hit Manipur state
Authorities in the northeastern Indian state of Manipur suspended internet and mobile services and imposed an indefinite curfew on Saturday in areas where protesters were besieging politicians' homes ...
Fire engulfs hospital ward in India, killing 10 newborn babies
LUCKNOW, India (AP) — A fire tore through a neonatal intensive care unit in a hospital in northern India, killing 10 newborn babies and injuring 16 others, authorities said. The fire occurred late ...
China school knife attack kills at least 8, wounds 17, days after fatal car attack killed dozens
Earlier this week, a 62-year-old man killed 35 people and wounded more than 40 more when he rammed his small SUV into a crowd in the southern city of Zhuhai. The suspect was discovered in the car with ...