Dhaka : In the aftermath of the tragic Air Force jet crash into Milestone School and College in the capital’s Uttara, at least 69 individuals remain hospitalised across several healthcare facilities in the capital, according to officials from the health ministry. At a press briefing held today (22 July) at the National Institute of Burn […]
Read MoreKuwait and India signed a new air services agreement with an aim to increase weekly air capacity by 50 per cent, as reported by the Gulf News. This partnership will allow the airline operators to raise seats up to 18,000 per week, each direction, up from the previous limit of 12,000. The Gulf News reported […]
Read MoreAn Indian Army delegation in Naypyitaw on Monday began training the Myanmar armed forces for UN Peacekeeping operation, a statement said. At least 30 Myanmar Army personnel would be trained for 15 days to enhance their capacity towards undertaking United Nations assignments in near future, the Indian Army said in the statement. Such joint training […]
Read MoreBy Joseph Sipalan Malaysia’s highest court said on Monday that it would consider Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s application for legal immunity from a civil sexual harassment suit, amid long-standing allegations against the veteran leader. The Court of Appeal ruled that proceedings must be postponed to allow Anwar to pursue a constitutional challenge over whether a […]
Read MoreBy Biman Mukherji India and Britain are poised to sign a long-awaited free-trade agreement during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to London this week, a deal analysts see as a signal that New Delhi is willing to shed its traditionally protectionist stance and engage more deeply with Western partners amid rising global trade tensions. The […]
Read MoreAn activist holds up a cardboard cutout depicting Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr’s face with the body of a dog during a demonstration in front of the US Department of State in Washington on Monday. Photo: Reuters By Sam Beltran Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr is facing a wave of criticism from migrant advocates and […]
Read MoreBy Maria Siow Myanmar has capitalised on a tariff letter from United States President Donald Trump that could have unintentionally legitimised its junta, according to observers, who warn that the “huge diplomatic gift” risks undermining Washington’s existing policy ahead of the Southeast Asian country’s key election. While the election is not viewed by Asean as […]
Read MoreJapan’s ruling coalition lost control of the upper house in an election on Sunday, further weakening Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s grip on power even as he vowed to remain party leader, citing a looming tariff deadline with the United States. While the ballot does not directly determine whether Ishiba’s administration will fall, it heaps pressure […]
Read MoreBy Biman Mukherji India is looking to Western European partners to co-develop next-generation fighter jet engines to reduce its reliance on Russia and the US for defence supply and potentially secure access to advanced technologies as part of its diversification strategy, according to analysts. The Indian defence ministry is leaning towards partnering with French aerospace […]
Read MoreBy Javier M. Piedra In a world wracked by war, mistrust, and political gridlock, spiritual leaders from across the globe will gather on September 17–18, 2025, in Astana for the Eighth Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions. The event aims to rekindle the hope of peace, not through the exercise of geopolitical power […]
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