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January 1, 2025 10:38 AM

Protesters in Bangladesh demand July uprising proclamation by January 15

Thousands of protesters gathered in Dhaka on Tuesday to demand justice for victims of the July uprising against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government. Organized under the banner of "Students Against Discrimination," the protest saw a massi...

January 1, 2025 8:53 AM

No one can ever stop China’s reunification: President Xi Jinping

Chinese President Xi Jinping underlined that no one could prevent China's 'reunification' with Taiwan, and affirmed that China will continue its "united front" efforts. In his New Year's message on Tuesday, Xi also highlighted China's aim to strength...

December 31, 2024 6:06 PM

Health, convenience key focus for food companies in Asia Pacific: report

Health and convenience have become key focus areas for packaged food companies in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, according to a report on Tuesday. As food companies navigate increasing input costs, especially in oils and fats, their innovations rem...

December 31, 2024 1:32 PM

India targets $1 billion banana exports as sea route trial proves successful

India has achieved a tenfold increase in banana exports over the past decade and aims to reach $1 billion in exports within the next five years, according to the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA). The surg...

December 31, 2024 11:24 AM

Pakistan: ASWJ announces protests across 60 locations in Karachi amid MWM demonstrations

The Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat (ASWJ) has announced plans to stage protests at 60 different locations across Karachi, escalating tensions in the city following demonstrations by the Majlis-e-Wahdatul-Muslimeen (MWM). The announcement came as ASWJ issued ...

December 31, 2024 10:49 AM

South Korea court issues arrest warrant for President Yoon

A South Korean court on Tuesday approved an arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol, who has been impeached and suspended from power over his decision to impose martial law on Dec. 3, investigating authorities said. The Corruption Investigation O...

December 30, 2024 9:21 AM

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar to pay 3-day visit to Qatar to review overall bilateral ties

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar is set to embark on a three-day official visit to the State of Qatar from December 30, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Sunday. The MEA in an official statement said that during his visit, the EAM...

December 30, 2024 9:11 AM

World leaders extend condolences after tragic plane crash in South Korea claims over 170 lives

World leaders have expressed condolences and solidarity with South Korea after the tragic airplane crash in Muan claimed over 170 lives. In a statement released by the White House, US President Joe Biden expressed his grief over the accident and pled...

December 27, 2024 4:23 PM

South Korea’s leadership crisis in hands of Constitutional Court

South Korea's leadership crisis will play out in the Constitutional Court, which will decide the fate of President Yoon Suk Yeol and Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, both impeached and suspended from power over a short-lived martial law. Han, who was im...

December 27, 2024 2:57 PM

Osamu Suzuki, who led Japanese automaker into India, dies at 94

Osamu Suzuki, an ingenious pennypincher who led Japan's Suzuki Motor for more than four decades and played a key role in turning India into a flourishing auto market, has died aged 94. He died on Christmas Day of lymphoma, said the company, which he...

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