Fight against terrorism isn't war on any religion

The visiting King of Jordan Abdullah II yesterday said the global battle against terror was not a fight among different religions but a fight against extremism, hate and violence.
1 March 2018, 18:00 PM

Sri Lanka mosque damaged in clash

At least five people were wounded and several shops and a mosque damaged in a clash between majority Sinhalese Buddhists and
27 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Ousted Pak PM's brother inches closer to power

The brother of ousted Pakistani prime minister Nawaz Sharif took a small step closer to the premiership yesterday after he was named
27 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Afghan Taliban calls for direct talks with US

The Taliban has called for direct talks with the US to find a "peaceful solution" to the conflict in Afghanistan, in an apparent policy shift
27 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Male declines Delhi's invite for naval exercise

Maldives has declined India's invitation to participate in the biennial naval exercise Milan, which starts March 6, Navy Chief Admiral
27 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Sri Lanka PM takes over law and order ministry

Sri Lanka's prime minister took over the key law and order ministry yesterday as part of a cabinet reshuffle, after a local election defeat
25 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Villagers flee amid cross-border fire

India and Pakistan have exchanged artillery fire in the disputed Kashmir region forcing hundreds of people to flee, police in Indian Kashmir said, raising fresh doubts about a 15-year-old ceasefire between the nuclear-armed rivals in the area.
25 February 2018, 18:00 PM

No forceful Rohingya repatriation: Junior minister

Newly appointed Myanmar Ambassador in Dhaka Lwin Oo meets Bangladesh Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali and discusses various bilateral issues, including Rohingya issue.
25 February 2018, 06:42 AM

3 bombs hit capital of Myanmar's Rakhine state

Three bombs explode in different locations around Rakhine's state capital Sittwe, including at the home of a high ranking official, Myanmar police tell AFP, adding that no deaths are reported.
24 February 2018, 04:35 AM

Rohingya persecution, a consequence of hate: Amnesty

“The horrific military campaign of ethnic cleansing against the Rohingya people in Myanmar” is the consequence of “a society encouraged to hate, scapegoat and fear minorities,” Amnesty International (AI) says.
22 February 2018, 09:56 AM

Influx from Bangladesh is proxy war by Pakistan with China help: Indian army chief

Indian Army Chief General Bipin Rawat says a "planned" influx of people from Bangladesh into the Northeast region of India is taking place as part of a “proxy warfare” by Pakistan with support from China with an aim to keep the area disturbed, reports Indian news portal NDTV.
22 February 2018, 06:39 AM

Pak SC bars Sharif from party chair

Pakistan's Supreme Court yesterday ruled that a disqualified politician cannot lead a political party, paving the way for the removal of
21 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Pakistan narrowly averts watchlist

Pakistan has narrowly avoided being targeted by a global watchdog over terrorism financing, the foreign minister said, after reports that
21 February 2018, 18:00 PM

‘Delhi shouldn't misunderstand Dhaka’s position with Beijing’

Prime Minister's Media Adviser Iqbal Sobhan Chowdhury says Bangladesh's position with China should not be misunderstood by India and laid emphasis on strengthening Dhaka-Delhi ties.
21 February 2018, 10:23 AM

Pakistan has highest newborn mortality rate

Pakistan has the world's highest newborn mortality rate, with one in every 22 babies born dying within a month, according to a Unicef
20 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Nepal's ruling party merges with Maoist

Nepal's ruling party has merged with a former Maoist rebel group to form a super bloc that experts say will reshape politics after years of
20 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Myanmar needs to ‘focus on addressing underlying problems’

Diplomatic missions in Myanmar have urged the Myanmar authorities to address the underlying problems, including security, freedom of movement, access to livelihoods, health and education, and citizenship issues.
20 February 2018, 07:23 AM

Pressure on Myanmar must for sustainable Rohingya repatriation: Norway

Norway has laid emphasis on keeping up pressure on Myanmar authorities to create necessary conditions in Rakhine State to make the return of thousands of Rohingyas living in Bangladesh to their homeland 'sustainable'.
19 February 2018, 12:26 PM

Pakistan's Imran Khan ties knot to 'Spiritual Adviser' in 3rd marriage

Pakistani cricketer-turned-politican Imran Khan tied the knot for the third time, his party says, confirming his marriage to a woman local media call a "faith healer".
19 February 2018, 06:06 AM

Make income sources public, Indian SC asks candidates in polls

The Supreme Court of India asks candidates in elections to make public the source of their income along with that of their spouses and dependents. , apex court of India, , India,
17 February 2018, 15:05 PM