East & South Asia
Dhaka Rocked by Series of Petrol Bomb Incidents
Dhaka, Bangladesh — A series of petrol bomb attacks struck Bangladesh’s capital on Monday, targeting several locations including a building linked to interim...
Delhi Car Blast Triggers Anti-Terror Probe, Say Police
Indian authorities are investigating a deadly car explosion in Delhi under the country’s primary anti-terrorism legislation, the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), officials...
Taliban Blames Pakistan as Afghan Peace Talks Collapse
Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers have blamed Pakistan for the failure of peace talks mediated by Qatar and Turkey in Istanbul, signaling that tensions along...
Bangladesh: Election Campaign Begins with Deadly Shooting Incident
DHAKA: Bangladesh’s election season began with deadly violence after unidentified gunmen on motorbikes attacked a political rally, killing one person and injuring two...
China Eases Some U.S. Tariffs, but Soybean Imports Remain Costly
BEIJING: China has announced a partial suspension of tariffs on U.S. goods, offering limited relief in a trade standoff that has shaken global...
Political Disputes Delay Democratic Reforms in Bangladesh
DHAKA: Deep divisions among Bangladeshi political parties have stalled a key democratic reform initiative, prompting the interim government to give rival groups one...
APEC Summit Concludes After U.S.–China Reach Truce in Trade War
Leaders of the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum concluded their annual summit on Saturday following a significant side-meeting between U.S. President Donald...
India Secures Six-Month US Sanctions Relief for Chabahar Port Project
The United States has granted India a six-month exemption from sanctions on Iran’s Chabahar Port, a strategically vital project jointly developed by New...
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Iran military warns US forces will be attacked if they enter Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN: Iran’s military said on Monday that US forces would be attacked if they entered the Strait of Hormuz, following US President Donald...
Donald Trump claims Iran wants Hormuz Strait reopened soon
Washington: Donald Trump said Iran had informed him it was in a “state of collapse” and was trying to determine its leadership situation,...
Trump Unimpressed by Iran’s New Plan to End Conflict: US Official
Washington: US President Donald Trump is unhappy with the latest Iranian proposal on resolving the two-month war, a US official said, dampening hopes...
