New Zealand’s government plans to express concern to Beijing after four lawmakers were banned from visiting China for a year.
Exclusive-Satellite images show suspected structure at disputed South China Sea atoll, but later gone
By Karen Lema and Greg Torode MANILA, June 4 (Reuters) – Satellite images obtained by Reuters confirmed the presence of a structure at the entrance of the hotly disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South …
India’s Modi meets Delcy Rodriguez as India expands Venezuela oil imports
The meeting comes as India has increased imports of Venezuelan crude in recent months, making the South American country a more important supplier for the world’s third-largest oil importer. India …
Maruti Suzuki launches India’s first flex-fuel car, bets on biofuels to boost energy security
Maruti Suzuki has launched India’s first flex-fuel passenger car, the Wagon R. This move aims to significantly cut crude oil imports and lower carbon emissions. The technology supports farmers and …
India’s tougher grid rules unsettle investors, test clean energy ambitions
India’s push to tighten power grid discipline is colliding with its clean energy ambitions as tougher rules for solar and wind projects alarm investors, who warn the requirements could slash returns …
Buffalo named ‘Donald Trump’ for its golden locks is a sensation at a Bangladesh zoo
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — With his shock of golden hair and trim 700-kilogram (1,500-pound) build, Donald Trump has been drawing crowds from across Bangladesh since he arrived at the national zoo last …
Bangladesh’s foreign minister defeats Cyprus’ ambassador to be UN General Assembly president
Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman has won a hotly contested race to be the next president of the 193-member United Nations General Assembly …
India’s new T20 captain: Who will replace Suryakumar Yadav? Here are the likely contenders
Suryakumar Yadav, who turns 36 later this year, faces increasing uncertainty over his place in India’s future white-ball setup.
Pakistan builds ‘illegal’ mosque in Japan, faces removal: Here’s what Pakistan Embassy said
A mosque was allegedly built on private land in Kawagoe, Saitama, without proper permits. The city has ordered its removal. The landowner, linked to Pakistan, claims the structure existed before their …
Indonesia arrests former nutrition agency head and officials in corruption investigation
Indonesia’s Attorney General’s Office is searching the National Nutrition Agency’s offices a day after the president fired the head of the agency responsible for the free meals program.