U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has reassured allies in the Indo-Pacific that they will not be left alone to face increasing military and economic pressure from China.
Hegseth warns Indo-Pacific allies of ‘imminent’ threat from China
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has reassured allies in the Indo-Pacific that they will not be left alone to face increasing military and economic pressure from China ...
Tepid sales at Hong Kong’s Uni Residence as competition heats up in new home market
The project in Tai Wai sold just 60 per cent of flats on offer on the first day of sale, as rival developers compete for buyers’ interest. ( read original story ...)
Khmer Rouge legacy: Land disputes
The developer, Shukaku Inc., is owned by a powerful Cambodian senator, Lao Meng Khin, who signed a 99-year lease with the government for the lake property. The company has been in the process of ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Cabinet demands federal govt to review its Afghan policy
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Cabinet has urged the federal government to reassess its Afghanistan policy, advocating for direct provincial talks to foster regional peace. Citing persistent terrorism and ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh ex-captain Aminul new cricket board chief
Bangladesh's first test centurion Aminul Islam has been named president of the cricket board after Faruque Ahmed was ousted. "This is a new high for me," Aminul, who captained Bangladesh in their ...
Bangladesh-Japan ties deepen as Tokyo pledges budget support, eyes EPA
During the trip, Japan agreed to provide Bangladesh with budgetary support alongside loans and grants worth $1.063 billion, while eight other memoranda of understanding were signed covering ...
Indian military chief acknowledges loss of fighter jets in May conflict with Pakistan
India’s military has acknowledged for the first time that an unspecified number of its fighter jets were shot down during strikes on Pakistani-controlled territory amid intense fighting between the ...
Death toll from quarry collapse in Indonesia rises to 14
Officials in Indonesia’s West Java province say at least 14 people are dead after a quarry collapsed the previous day ...
Indonesia quarry collapse: Owner among six people questioned by police after 17 deaths
Eight more people are thought to be still trapped under the rubble. Police said bad weather and unstable ground had slowed down the rescue operation.