Sarwar Bari’s report alleged widespread rigging in national elections last year, when a coalition of parties friendly to the military took power.
Dubai Dispatch: Pakistan draw comfort from Champions Trophy and city, but India know how to handle the heat
Facing potential elimination from the Champions Trophy 2025, an embattled Pakistan will draw inspiration from their superior tournament record against India. However, they will need more than history to secure a win.
How Russia, China, and the ‘debt brake’ are keeping Germany’s economy stuck in the slow lane as voters go to the polls
Germany has the world’s third-largest economy, but is struggling to kickstart growth. It’s one of the issues facing voters in Sunday’s elections.
Tourists wearing this hat in Vietnam may face US$3,000 fine, entry denial
The agency reported that a recent traveller wearing a Vietnam war veteran hat was denied entry at the airport. “A group of tourists wearing the hat was also fined US$3,000 after …
Vietnam imposes anti-dumping duties on steel imports from China
The Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade announced a temporary anti-dumping duty on hot-rolled coil (HRC) steel imported from China on Friday, with tariffs ranging from 19.38 percent to 27.83 …
Philippines’ Marcos seeks to import LNG from Alaska, envoy says
THE Philippines plans to import liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Alaska to meet its growing energy needs, the nation’s envoy to Washington said. Read more at The Business Times.
Berlin: Dramas from Ireland, Belgium, Brazil, and the Philippines win Generation 14plus
The 75th Berlin International Film Festival wrapped its Generation competition of children and youth films with honors for a diverse and powerful slate of directors, led by Irish filmmaker Brendan Canty, whose drama Christy took home the Grand Prize in the 14plus category.
Why Indians were missing from International Mother Language Day event at Bangladesh consulate
No Indian invitees for the Kolkata event indicates the shifting climate in Bangladesh, with anti-New Delhi sentiment gaining ground since Sheikh Hasina’s ouster
Bangladesh Nationalist Party leader beaten to death in front of wife in Dhaka
A leader of the principal Opposition, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), was beaten to death in front of his wife by his rivals in Dhaka, police said.
Bali bombing survivor fears losing life-saving aid to Indonesia’s budget cuts
Over two decades and 37 surgeries on, Chusnul Chotimah is still reeling from the night she survived the Bali bombing, which killed 202 in one of the world’s deadliest militant attacks.