Death sentences were handed down to two former low-level policemen, Amir Hossain and Sujan Chandra Roy, who are both in court to hear the verdict.
Iraq Reopens Airspace and Resumes Civil Aviation
By John Lee. The Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority (ICAA) announced the reopening of Iraq's airspace and the resumption of civil aviation operations on Wednesday, following an improvement in security ...
Thailand seizes billions from alleged scammers, including a South African
Thai authorities seized assets worth 8.3 billion baht (R4.2 billion) belonging to people behind an alleged money-laundering network linked to transnational cyber scam operations in Cambodia.
Hormuz shipping is barely moving, despite the US-Iran ceasefire
Movements are dominated by smaller, risk-tolerant operators, while mainstream oil majors and large global shipping firms remain absent.
Samsung to invest US$4 billion in chip packaging site in Vietnam
As Vietnam’s largest exporter, Samsung sits at the heart of the country’s manufacturing ecosystem Read more at The Business Times.
Iran Demands Bitcoin Payments At Hormuz As Trump Says Strait Must Open ‘Immediately And Completely’
Iran will demand shipping companies pay tolls in Bitcoin for oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz during the two-week ceasefire, directly contradicting President Trump’s demand for ...
Bangladesh Growth Slows Amid Rising Poverty and Financial Strain, World Bank Calls for Urgent Reform Push
With thin foreign exchange buffers and tight fiscal conditions, Bangladesh has limited capacity to absorb prolonged external shocks,” the report warns.
India-Bangladesh strengthen defense ties: Indian High Commissioner meets Tarique Rahman’s advisor as Yunus era ends
Relations between India and Bangladesh hit rock bottom during the Yunus administration after Sheikh Hasina's ouster. The interim regime adopted an adversarial stance toward India, amplifying tensions.
Turkey Detains 10 Suspects Over Istanbul Gun Attack Outside Israeli Consulate, Media Reports
ISTANBUL, April 8 (Reuters) - Turkish authorities have detained 10 people in connection with Tuesday's gun attack near the Israeli consulate in Istanbul as the investigation widened, Turkish media ...
London Teen, Who Died in Motorbike Crash in Vietnam, Saved 3 Lives with Donated Organs
A teenage girl from London died in a motorcycle crash on one of Vietnam's most treacherous roads. Orla Wates died in the accident on Vietnam's Hà Giang Loop on April 2, Vietnam News reports. Wates, ...