Bangladesh told to stay alert for terror attacks
The warning comes after a wave of deadly bombings in Sri Lanka. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in parliament yesterday asked people to be alert and inform law enforcement agencies…
In any other country, govt. would have resigned
Saman Indrajith argues that the Sri Lankan government should have resigned. The entire government would have resigned if a disaster like the Easter Sunday carnage had happened in…
Easter carnage could have been averted Cardinal tells army chief
Cardinal says he could’ve acted on advance warning to prevent deadly attacks. Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith yesterday told Army Commander Lt. Gen. Mahesh…
Earthquake kills 8 in Philippines
The earthquake struck the central island of Luzon Monday afternoon. Rescuers dug into rubble to reach people trapped in a supermarket that collapsed in Porac town, Pampanga…
Asian press freedom under threat
Some common themes and little optimism as press freedom takes a back seat in Asia. The media advocacy group, Reporters without Borders—also known by its international name…
UPDATE: Over 200 dead in coordinated Sri Lanka attacks
The attacks seem to target Christian churches and popular luxury hotels. At least 200 people are dead and hundreds injured in coordinated bomb attacks across Sri Lanka. The…
Tokyo Olympic committee announces detailed schedule for 2020 Games
Tokyo will welcome positive news after earlier scandals surrounding the Olympic committee. The Tokyo Organizing Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games has announced a…
Nepalese air crash was under an inexperienced co-pilot’s command
Authorities at the regulatory body said the pilot may have allowed the co-pilot to take off because there were no passengers on board. A relatively inexperienced co-pilot was at…
Nepal bans popular online game
Police has said it will arrest anyone who is found playing the game after the district court allowed to implement a ban on Wednesday. Nepal Telecommunication Authority on Thursday…
Constitutional Court orders revision of abortion ban by end of 2020
South Korea repeals a longstanding ban on abortion. The Constitutional Court ruled Thursday that the country’s decades-old abortion ban runs counter to the Constitution, paving…