DHAKA – The United States has committed to supporting Bangladesh’s economic growth and development with an…
Category: ASIA
Malaysia’s Islamist Party PAS Votes to Admit Non-Muslims as Associate Members
TEMERLOH, Pahang – In a significant symbolic move, Malaysia’s opposition Islamist party, Parti Islam SeMalaysia (PAS),…
Malaysia’s Islamist Party Rules Out Collaboration with PM Anwar’s Coalition
KUANTAN, Pahang – Parti Islam SeMalaysia (PAS), Malaysia’s largest Islamist party, has announced it will not…
Two Indian Soldiers Killed in Kashmir Clash Ahead of Local Elections
NEW DELHI – In the lead-up to local elections in Kashmir, a gunfight with suspected militants…
Johor By-Election: BN and Perikatan Nasional Face Off
KLUANG, Johor – The upcoming Mahkota state seat by-election in Johor will feature a direct contest…
Sushil Gyawali Appointed CEO of Investment Board Nepal
KATHMANDU – Sushil Gyawali has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the…
Hong Kong Journalists Face Harassment Amid Ongoing Press Freedom Concerns
HONG KONG – The Hong Kong Journalists Association (HKJA) reported on September 13 that numerous journalists…
China and Maldives Sign Financial Cooperation Agreement Amid Debt Crisis
BEIJING – On September 13, China’s central bank announced the signing of a finance cooperation agreement…
Ukraine Secures Release of 49 Individuals in Latest POW Exchange with Russia
KYIV – On September 13, Ukraine announced the successful return of 49 individuals from Russian captivity…
Indonesia and Vietnam Agree to Strengthen Ties to ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’
HANOI – During his two-day visit to Vietnam, Indonesia’s President-elect Prabowo Subianto announced on September 13…
WHO Confident Gaza Polio Vaccination Campaign Has Met Target
GENEVA – On September 12, the World Health Organization (WHO) expressed confidence that a major polio…
Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra Upholds Previous Administration’s Policies in Parliamentary Address
BANGKOK – On September 12, Thailand’s newly appointed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra emphasized continuity in her…