South Korea has passed a new law to end the slaughter and selling of dogs for their meat by 2027. The National Assembly passed the special bill on Tuesday (January 9, 2024). The law aims to end the age-old practice of consuming dog meat in the country. The bill, which bans the breeding, butchering, distributing […]
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Sheikh Hasina: The “Iron Lady” of Bangladesh and its modern architect
Now 76, the daughter of Bangladesh founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman has been ruling the strategically located South Asian nation since 2009.
Boeing 737 Max 9: Jets to remain grounded amid ongoing safety inspections
The US aviation regulator on Sunday (January 7, 2024) said 171 Boeing 737 Max 9 planes will remain grounded until it is satisfied with the safety of the flights. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is currently inspecting the jets after a part of an Alaska Airlines plane’s fuselage fell off on Friday (January 5, 2024), […]
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu travels to China amid New Delhi-Male diplomatic row
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, who is perceived as pro-Chinese, and First Lady Sajidha Mohamed departed for China on Sunday (January 7, 2024) for a state visit amid an ongoing diplomatic row with India. “This visit is being made following an invitation from the President of China, H.E. Xi Jinping,” read a statement issued by the […]
Israel hints at end of bombardment in northern Gaza
Israel’s military has signalled it is ready to end bombardment in northern Gaza, media reports said. The claim from the military spokesperson that Israel has nullified the Palestinian armed group in the north of the enclave, extends the signs that it plans to shift to a more precise campaign, reported Al Jazeera. The spokesperson was […]
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina secures fifth term by winning national election boycotted by opposition
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina wins fifth term after winning national poll
Bollywood stars promote Lakshadweep amid the row over Maldives comments
Many of the celebrities condemned the comments by Maldivian ministers on the social network X. The comments have triggered a huge social media row.
Maldives suspends three ministers over derogatory remarks against Indian PM Modi
Maldives has suspended three ministers for their alleged derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Bangladesh goes to polls; Sheikh Hasina set to win as BNP shuns elections
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s ruling Awami League is expected to win for a straight fourth time. Meanwhile, BNP leader Khaleda Zia, 78, remains under house arrest as a convict of graft charges.
Bangladesh: Four die after train catches fire in Dhaka, police suspect arson ahead of national polls
At least four people died after an intercity train caught fire in Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka on Friday (January 5, 2024). Police suspect it was a planned attack. The Benapole Express was travelling from Jessore, the western city located close to India, to Dhaka. According to reports, Benapole Express caught fire at 9.05 pm in Gopibagh […]
