Although China claims Taiwan as part of its territory, the breakaway province has been seeking independence since 1949. That demand has now grown with time. That is why Taiwan is seeking help from foreign countries. And to achieve that goal, the region’s leader William Lai Ching will embark on his first foreign trip on Saturday. […]
Read MoreA member has raised a question in the Indian Parliament, alleging an increase in violence against the minority Hindu community in Bangladesh, alleging human rights violations. Ever since the fall of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in a popular uprising, India has been complaining that Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh are being subjected to […]
Read MoreMalaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Thursday that more than 37,000 people have been affected by floods in six states due to continuous heavy rains this week. Anwar told parliament that 322 temporary shelters (PPS) have been set up for victims in the states of Kelantan, Terengganu, Kedah, Perlis, Johor and Perak. The northeastern […]
Read MoreExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the issue of Sammilita Sanatani Jagran Jote spokesperson Chinmoy Krishna Das, who was arrested in Bangladesh for sedition. After the meeting held on Thursday, it is reported that the Foreign Minister will make a statement on this in the Lok Sabha on Friday. […]
Read MoreBy Rinzin Wangchuk Paro, Bhutan – Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay briefly attended the ongoing Annual Journalism Conference (AJC) in Paro this evening, addressing the state of Bhutan’s media landscape, including its challenges and the government’s role in supporting the industry. The prime minister’s participation came en route to Thimphu after his engagements in New Delhi, […]
Read MoreThe Pakistani government has filed eight cases against Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi and hundreds of activists of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party in connection with the protests in Islamabad from November 24 to November 27. They have been charged with terrorism, attacking police and violating Section 144. On Sunday (November 24), thousands of PTI workers […]
Read MoreTwo Danes, two Australians, a Briton and an American have died after visiting Vang Vieng, an idyllic town that is popular with foreign backpackers, and drinking contaminated alcohol. The Lao government is “profoundly saddened” by the deaths of foreign tourists from drinking alcohol contaminated with methanol and pledged to prosecute those responsible. Two Danes, two […]
Read MoreTaiwan, which China claims as its own territory, complained that in the weeks leading up to its presidential election in January Chinese balloon activity took place at an “unprecedented scale”. Taiwan’s defence ministry on Monday reported that a Chinese balloon had been detected over the sea to Taiwan’s north, the first time since April it […]
Read MoreIn a strongly-worded video message addressing the nation, Marcos did not name Vice President Sara Duterte, his presidential running mate, but said “such criminal plans should not be overlooked.” Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos on Monday vowed to fight back against what he called reckless and troubling threats against him, speaking out after his estranged vice […]
Read MoreAn explosion could be heard and a blaze could be seen shortly after the ground combustion test started at the Tanegashima Space Center in southwestern Japan, according to footage from public broadcaster NHK. Japan’s space agency aborted an engine test for the Epsilon S rocket on Tuesday following a fire at the test site, a […]
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