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Southeast Asia
Singapore to invest $785 million in public research on AI
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Southeast Asia
Thailand train accident kills 28 at China-backed project
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Southeast Asia
Youth critically injured in landmine blast near Myanmar border, locals say
12 January 2026, 17:26 PM
Turkey seeks to join Pakistan-Saudi mutual defence pact, report says
12 January 2026, 16:13 PM
Rohingya 'targeted for destruction' by Myanmar, Gambia tells ICJ
12 January 2026, 16:05 PM
Malaysia to introduce 10-year term limit for prime minister
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Southeast Asia
Myanmar junta says first phase voter turnout topped 50%
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UN hopes Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire will 'pave the way' for peace
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Southeast Asia
Myanmar sets late January date for final election round
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Southeast Asia
Challenges loom for Asia’s digital landscape
In Asia, no economic or business sector is as vibrant or commands more attention of policymakers as the digital sphere, this trend well documented in a landmark study by United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)’s first annual Digital Economy Report.
23 September 2019, 06:49 AM
China potentially can help resolve Rohingya crisis, says British envoy
British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Robert Chatterton Dickson says Chinese involvement has a "great deal of potential" to help bring the Rohingya crisis to an end noting that involvement of wide range of countries can resolve the crisis.
22 September 2019, 13:44 PM
Rohingya couple killed in ‘gunfight’ with Teknaf police
A Rohingya couple is killed in a “gunfight” with police at a Rohingya refugee camp in Teknaf upazila of Cox’s Baxar, hours after they were detained by law enforcers.
22 September 2019, 05:09 AM
Rohingyas, a big burden for Bangladesh: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says Myanmar should take the displaced Rohingyas back as they have emerged as a big burden for Bangladesh.
19 September 2019, 10:31 AM
Action against those providing passports to Rohingyas: Home minister
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan says action will be taken against those involved in providing passports to Rohingyas.
18 September 2019, 09:19 AM
Bangladesh to raise Rohingya issue at UNGA for global support
Bangladesh will strongly raise her voice regarding Rohingya repatriation at the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly so that Myanmar remains under continued global pressure to take back their citizens.
18 September 2019, 08:11 AM
Open your eyes: UN envoy to Suu Kyi
A UN human rights expert has implored Myanmar's civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi to 'feel with her heart before it is too late', saying that even if Rohingyas wished to return they have little to go back to.
18 September 2019, 05:28 AM
Rohingya repatriation: Bangladesh likely to sit with China, Myanmar
Bangladesh is likely to sit across the table with representatives of China and Myanmar in New York this month to resolve the much-talked-about Rohingya repatriation issue.
17 September 2019, 15:48 PM
EC employee, 4 others sued in Chattogram for 'issuing fake NID to Rohingyas'
The Election Commission files a case against five people, including an official of its regional office in Chattogram, for their alleged connection in issuing National Identification Cards (NIDs) to Rohingya refugees.
17 September 2019, 07:46 AM
Veil must for schoolgirls: Pakistan province takes U-turn amid outcry
Following widespread public criticism, the government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a Pakistan province, decides to withdraw its earlier order instructing female students of secondary and higher secondary government educational institutions to wear the veil.
17 September 2019, 06:35 AM
Rohingya repatriation: Momen seeks UK’s support
Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen seeks support from UK parliamentarians to ensure a safe and sustainable return of Rohingyas to their homeland in Northern Rakhine State of Myanmar.
16 September 2019, 15:53 PM
Rohingyas inside Myanmar still facing genocide threat: UN report
Around 600,000 Rohingyas remaining inside Myanmar face systematic persecution and live under the threat of genocide, says the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Myanmar in a new report.
16 September 2019, 15:28 PM
Fake NID: Action if evidence found against any EC official, says Kabita Khanam
The Election Commission will take actions if any of its officials is found involved in issuance of fake national identity cards (NID) for the Rohingya people, Election Commissioner Kabita Khanam says.
16 September 2019, 06:54 AM
Unrest in Pakistan city as teacher accused of blasphemy
Properties worth millions of rupees are attacked and several shops belonging to the Hindu community looted by an enraged mob in Ghotki town after the owner of a school was accused of committing blasphemy.
16 September 2019, 05:59 AM
Rohingya ‘robber’ killed in Cox’s Bazar 'gunfight'
A Rohingya man alleged to be a robber is killed in a “gunfight” with police in Teknaf upazila of Cox’s Bazar.
15 September 2019, 07:52 AM
Dr Mahathir goes horse riding as morning drizzle partially clears air
The haze blanketing much of the Klang Valley did not stop Dr Mahathir Mohamad from taking part in one of his favourite leisure activities -- horse riding.
15 September 2019, 06:37 AM
Rohingya held with fake notes worth Tk 18 lakh in Cox’s Bazar
A Rohingya man was held with fake Bangladeshi currency worth Tk 18 lakh from Ukhia upazila in Cox’s Bazar last night.
15 September 2019, 05:04 AM
India's crackdown on Kashmir will spur global Muslim extremism: Imran
India's crackdown on protests and dissent in Kashmir will drive more of the world's Muslims into extremism, Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan says during a fiery speech in the part of the disputed territory administered by Pakistan.
14 September 2019, 06:59 AM
US lawmakers urge Trump to mediate between India and Pakistan
Key US Senators and Congressmen are now urging President Donald Trump to play a constructive role in helping resolve Kashmir and other underlying disputes between India and Pakistan.
14 September 2019, 04:32 AM
New EU funding helps WFP provide food assistance to Rohingyas
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of 2 million euro from the European Union (EU) for its emergency operation in Bangladesh.
13 September 2019, 06:06 AM