DHAKA – Garment factories and banks in Bangladesh reopened on July 24, following the easing of…
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Japan to Resume Funding for Stalled Projects in Sri Lanka, Envoy Announces
COLOMBO – Japan has pledged to resume funding for all suspended projects in Sri Lanka, announced…
Thai Central Bank to Probe Allegations of Facilitated Myanmar Junta Transactions
BANGKOK – Thailand’s central bank and anti-money laundering office are set to investigate claims that Thai…
Sirens Sound, Streets Deserted as Taiwan Simulates Chinese Missile Strike
TAIPEI – Sirens blared, roads emptied, and residents were ordered to stay indoors in Taiwan’s capital,…
South Korea to Roll Out Blueprint for Medical Reform Amid Strong Opposition
SEOUL – On July 23, the South Korean government announced plans to unveil a comprehensive blueprint…
Flight Carrying 123 Malaysians Evacuated from Bangladesh Arrives Home
KUALA LUMPUR – A chartered flight carrying 123 Malaysians, who were evacuated from the recent deadly…
France Probes Migrant Communities to Counter ISIS-K Threat Ahead of Olympics
PARIS – French security services have been investigating migrant communities from former Soviet republics to protect…
Tokyo-Osaka Bullet Train Services Partially Suspended Due to Maintenance Train Collision
TOKYO – The Tokaido Shinkansen service between Tokyo and Nagoya stations was partially suspended on July…
US and Japan to Hold Pivotal Security Talks on July 28
TOKYO – In a significant move to bolster their strategic alliance, the United States and Japan…
Bangladesh’s Top Court Curtails Job Quotas Amidst Violent Protests
DHAKA – In a landmark decision on July 21, Bangladesh’s Supreme Court has annulled the majority…
Prosecution Probes South Korea’s First Lady on Dior Bag Scandal, Alleged Stock Manipulation
SEOUL – Prosecutors have questioned Ms. Kim Keon-hee, the wife of President Yoon Suk-yeol, regarding allegations…
Sultan Ibrahim Sworn in as 17th King of Malaysia
PETALING JAYA – His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar was sworn in as the 17th King of…