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June 7, 2024 10:44 AM

UN chief ‘deeply concerned’ about increasing violence in Myanmar

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed deep concern Thursday for the increasing conflict in Myanmar. "The Secretary-General is deeply concerned by the increasing violence across Myanmar and strongly condemns the recent attacks by the Myanma...

June 6, 2024 2:32 PM

Indian toy industry makes a strong push into the UAE market

The Toy Association of India (TAI) has brought a delegation to the UAE, consisting of members from across India, including manufacturers, importers, exporters, retailers, and toy testing lab designers. This diverse group of professionals aims to prom...

June 6, 2024 11:55 AM

Bangladesh PM leaves for New Delhi tomorrow to attend swearing-in ceremony of Narendra Modi

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will leave Dhaka for New Delhi tomorrow to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Narendra Modi as the Prime Minister of India for a third consecutive term. "The Prime Minister will leave Dhaka for New Delhi at 4p...

June 6, 2024 10:27 AM

Indonesia’s Ibu volcano erupts twice, spewing red-hot lava

Indonesia's Mount Ibu volcano erupted again on Thursday, firing red bright lava and rocks into the night sky and triggering a spectacular display of volcanic lightning, the country's volcanology agency PVMBG said. The 1,325 metre-high (4,347 ft) vol...

June 5, 2024 7:59 PM

Bangladesh Foreign Minister congratulates BJP-led NDA for winning Indian polls

Bangladesh Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud today congratulated the winning NDA led by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the people of India for exercising their democratic rights in the just-held Lok Sabha election in India. He also congratulated the Co...

June 5, 2024 11:13 AM

Slovenian Parliament approves recognition of an independent Palestinian state

The Slovenian Parliament approved the recognition of an independent Palestinian state with a majority vote on Tuesday (June 4), following in the steps of Spain, Ireland and Norway. Of the 27 members of the European Union, Sweden, Cyprus, Hungary, th...

June 4, 2024 1:48 PM

Dalai Lama to visit US for knee treatment this month, his office says

Tibetans' spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, will travel to the U.S. this month to undergo medical treatment for his knees and will not hold his usual public engagements from June 20, his office said on Monday. The 88-year-old monk was advised agains...

June 4, 2024 12:32 PM

Carrying lunar rocks, Chinese probe lifts off from far side of moon

China's Chang'e-6 probe has lifted off from the far side of the moon, starting its journey back towards Earth, China's national space agency announced on Tuesday. The probe's successful departure from the moon means China is closer to becoming the f...

June 4, 2024 11:18 AM

Security tight in China and Hong Kong on Tiananmen crackdown anniversary

Security was tight and access restricted to Beijing's Tiananmen Square on Tuesday, the 35th anniversary of the June 4 crackdown, while Hong Kong also increased policing as activists in Taiwan and elsewhere prepared to mark the date with vigils. Chin...

June 4, 2024 8:35 AM

Main accused in Bangladesh MP murder case fled to USA, another accused held in Nepal

A suspect in the murder case of Bangladeshi MP Anwarul Azim Anar was arrested in Kathmandu on Monday, while the main accused has fled to the USA. Anwarul Azim Anar, an MP from Bangladesh, was brutally killed in Kolkata, with his body dismembered into...

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