Asia

Bangkok: A strong and lengthy tremor was felt by residents in the Thai capital, Bangkok, on Friday, with buildings swaying and shops and offices...

Sydney: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Friday announced there will be a general election on May 3.The five-week election trail is set to be...

Beijing: The head of Bangladesh's interim government, Muhammad Yunus, met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Friday, state media reported.This...

Geneva: Human rights activist and defender Fazal ur Rehman Afridi on Wednesday (local time) delivered a scathing critique of Bangladesh's deteriorating...

Following six straight nights of protests in cities across Turkey, authorities have detained 1,879 people since the demonstrations began last Wednesday,...

Bangkok: Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra survived a no-confidence vote that confirmed the strength of her coalition in parliament on...

 Wildfires in South Korea have caused the death of at least 18 people, with blazes causing "unprecedented damage", acting president Han Duck-soo said...

New Delhi: India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has doubled in size over last ten years, according to the latest data released by the International Monetary...

Washington DC: The United States expects Bangladesh to follow the rules of human rights and be fair to their own citizens, the US State Department said on...

Geneva: In many places, keeping cool when the mercury climbs isn't just a matter of comfort — sweltering temperatures can affect our health, our...