Pakistan using ‘terrorism, proxy war’ to stay relevant, says India PM Modi
NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday (Jul 26) that Pakistan is trying to stay relevant through “terrorism” and “proxy war” but its “unholy plans” will never succeed. The nuclear-armed South Asian neighbours share an uneasy relationship and India has, for decades, accused Pakistan of backing militants fighting its rule in Kashmir, […]
Read MoreUN rights chief urges probe of Bangladesh protest ‘crackdown’
The UN rights chief called Thursday on Bangladesh to urgently disclose the details of last week’s crackdown on protests amid accounts of “horrific violence”, calling for “an impartial, independent and transparent investigation”. “We understand that many people were subjected to violent attacks by groups reportedly affiliated with the Government, and no effort was made to […]
Read MoreHong Kong court dismisses tycoon Jimmy Lai’s bid to end trial
HONG KONG (Reuters) -A Hong Kong court dismissed on Thursday a bid by the legal team for jailed democrat Jimmy Lai to end his national security trial, saying prosecutors appeared to have sufficient evidence to support all three charges against him. Lai, 76, the founder of now-shuttered pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily, has pleaded not guilty […]
Read MoreSingapore approved insects as food, but can consumers stomach it?
By Jean Iau Singapore has approved 16 species of insects for human consumption, but experts and industry players say it may be difficult to persuade people to add creepy crawlies to their meal plan. On Monday, the Singapore Food Agency announced that it allowed the import of insects and insect products, which pose “low regulatory […]
Read MoreAlgeria proposes UN action to ‘stop killing in Rafah
‘Algeria on Tuesday proposed a draft UN Security Council resolution that demands a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, the release of all hostages held by Hamas and essentially orders Israel to “immediately halt its military offensive” in Rafah. Algeria’s UN Ambassador Amar Bendjama said earlier on Tuesday – after a closed-door meeting of the 15-member […]
Read MoreWorld University Rankings 2024: 5 universities from China among top 10 in Asia
Five universities from China have secured spots among top ten in Asia, as per The Times Higher Education’s (THE) World University Rankings 2024. In the world’s top 100, seven are from China. The rankings also underscore the significant rise of universities within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The top 10 universities in Asia […]
Read MoreWorld’s largest humanitarian network calls for Gaza ceasefire
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) called on Wednesday for a ceasefire and unimpeded humanitarian access to the Gaza Strip, where millions of people face worsening hunger. The war-torn enclave is suffering from a humanitarian catastrophe nearly seven months after Israel launched a devastating offensive in response to the Oct. […]
Read MoreIsrael shrugs off UNSC bid to ‘stop the killing’ to continue Rafah assault
Israel has continued its assault on Rafah, ignoring a draft resolution to the UN Security Council to “stop the killing” in the city in southern Gaza. New air attacks were reported across the southernmost city on Wednesday morning, hours after witnesses and a Palestinian security source said Israeli tanks had penetrated the heart of Rafah. […]
Read MoreFormer Thailand PM Thaksin Shinawatra to go on trial for royal insult
Thailand’s former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who returned home last year after 15 years in exile, will go on trial next month on charges of insulting the monarchy. Prayuth Pecharakun, a spokesman for Thailand’s attorney general, said 74-year-old Thaksin would be summoned to appear in court on June 18 to answer charges under Thailand’s lese-majeste […]
Read MoreAsian markets fall after US data dent rate cut hopes
Markets fell in Asia on Friday, tracking a sell-off on Wall Street sparked by a string of better-than-expected US data that added to worries the Federal Reserve will hold off on cutting interest rates this year. A weeks-long rally in equities has petered out in the past few days on profit-taking and as central bank […]
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