Set to open regional trade access for Bangladesh and Nepal, it says

China’s new visa programme aimed at attracting foreign tech talent kicks off this week, a move seen boosting Beijing’s fortunes in its geopolitical rivalry with Washington as a new US visa policy prompts would-be applicants to scramble for alternatives.

High-level conference set for Sept 30

Karnataka High Court ruling sparks debate on censorship, digital rights, and online regulation

China's former agricultural minister was sentenced to death yesterday on corruption charges, with a two-year reprieve, a court statement said.

Live drone footage broadcast by state media on Sunday showed vehicles traversing the immense structure

Police filed case against three senior members of Vijay's party

The death toll from floods triggered by heavy monsoon rains in Thailand rose to seven, authorities said yesterday, as relief efforts continued.

The death toll from Severe Tropical Storm Bualoi rose to 11 in the Philippines yesterday as the cyclone bore down on Vietnam, authorities said.

At least 36 people were killed and more than 50 injured yesterday at a rally held by Tamil actor Vijay, who is campaigning for election, state officials said.

Among the deceased are 10 children, 16 women, and 12 men

After Nepal’s deadliest unrest in decades, caretaker Prime Minister Sushila Karki is working to forge her cabinet, restore order and prepare for elections within six months.

Indian police on Friday detained prominent activist Sonam Wangchuk over violent protests in the Himalayan territory of Ladakh that left at least five people dead, a lawyer said.

The Philippines evacuated hundreds of thousands of people and confirmed at least three deaths yesterday as it faced yet another tropical storm, days after it was battered by deadly Super Typhoon Ragasa.

Pakistan’s leader yesterday said he was ready for talks with India and hailed the role of US President Donald Trump, who has been peeved by New Delhi’s reticence on his diplomacy.

Also announces a delay until Jan 20 in enforcing law that would otherwise ban the app

India yesterday signed a deal worth $7.03 billion to buy indigenous fighter aircraft from state warplane maker Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd.

Turkish President to visit White House after six years

BJP office attacked, several vehicles torched

Tk 8.28cr returned to pilgrims who performed Hajj through govt channel, he says