Outlying areas of flood-hit districts including Feni, Noakhali and Comilla have been crying out for relief. A huge amount of relief is going to these areas from different places including Dhaka. But due to severe road connectivity and lack of adequate boats, food is not reaching the Banvasis who are stuck far and wide. Many […]
Read MoreThe parliament had planned to ratify on Thursday morning changes that would have reversed a ruling by the constitutional court earlier this week. Indonesia’s parliament has delayed passing revisions to an elections law that had threatened to spark protests on Thursday, following outcry over legislation seen to strengthen the political influence of outgoing President Joko […]
Read MoreChina, which views democratically-governed Taiwan as its own territory, has ramped up military and political pressure over the past five years to assert those claims, which Taipei strongly rejects. Taiwan’s defence spending will rise 7.7% next year, outpacing expected economic growth, the cabinet said on Thursday, as the island adds more fighter jets and missiles […]
Read MoreZakir Jalali, director of the third political department of the Foreign Ministry of the Islamic Emirate, said that Abdul Ghafar Tirawi has been introduced as the ambassador of the Islamic Emirate to Uzbekistan. Jalali added that both parties have agreed on this matter, and the newly appointed ambassador is expected to soon begin his duties […]
Read MoreMaldives Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer has concluded his official visit to Saudi Arabia. As per the Foreign Ministry, the visit was aimed at strengthening existing bilateral relations between the Maldives and Saudi Arabia. During the visit, Minister Zameer met his Saudi Arabian counterpart, Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud. During the meeting, Minister Zameer […]
Read MoreIndia and Japan have agreed to strengthen defense ties. Both countries have agreed to strengthen not only defense but also their security relations. The two countries announced such a decision at the “Two Plus Two” meeting in Delhi, the capital of India, on Tuesday. On this day, Japan announced cooperation in security and other fields […]
Read MoreSri Lanka has decided to provide free visa to tourists from 35 countries to promote the tourism industry after overcoming the economic crisis. Cabinet spokesperson and Transport Minister Bandula Gunawardene confirmed to Reuters that the decision was taken at a cabinet meeting on Thursday. Among the list of 35 countries, Gunawardene told Reuters, they are […]
Read MoreA small passenger plane crashed in Bangkok, Thailand on Thursday. It is reported that the plane crashed shortly after taking off from Bangkok airport at noon. According to the news agency CNN, there were 9 passengers including two pilots, five Chinese and two Thai passengers. It is feared that they all died in the accident. […]
Read MoreAt least 11 policemen were killed and 7 injured in an attack by gunmen in Pakistan’s Punjab. The attack was carried out in Kacha town of Rahim Yar Khan area of the province on Thursday. News from Reuters. According to the police, the policemen were patrolling the desert of Rahim Yar Khan area in search […]
Read MorePakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has said that if Imran Khan’s trial is held in a military court in connection with the May 9 riots, it will be an “open trial”. He said this on Wednesday in response to the demand of ‘open trial’ of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) former intelligence chief Faiz Hamid. The defense […]
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