EU parliament team to visit Bangladesh September 16-18
The delegation members will meet with the representatives of the interim government and civil society to discuss the human rights dimension of EU-Bangladesh relations and will…
Philippines hails Korean fighter jets, eyes joint defence production
On the sidelines of the 2025 Seoul Defense Dialogue, Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro told The Korea Herald that Korean-built systems form the backbone of his…
Indonesia President Prabowo warns his Gerindra lawmakers against arrogance, flaunting wealth
Gerindra secretary-general Sugiono said that President Prabowo also called on lawmakers to focus on ensuring ongoing government programs are implemented effectively and reach the…
Myanmar Foreign Affairs Minister, Thai ambassador to Myanmar meet to discuss border trade
On the afternoon of September 8, Union Minister for Foreign Affairs U Than Swe and Thai Ambassador to Myanmar Mr. Monk Khun Wisitsan met at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in…
North Korean leader Kim bares nuclear ambitions in new ICBM engine display, with Chinese President Xi at his side
Seoul-based observers noted the choreography of Mr Kim’s recent spate of public appearances tied to missile and nuclear buildup as a calculated showcase of his nuclear ambitions.
President, PM congratulate CP Radhakrishnan on election as 15th Vice President of India
He defeated INDIA bloc candidate Justice B. Sudershan Reddy by 152 votes in the election held between 10 am and 5 pm.
Four dead, dozens injured in mosque collapse in Indonesia’s Bogor
The incident occurred at around 8:30 a.m. in Sukamakmur Village, Ciomas Subdistrict, when the two-story mosque collapsed during a sermon. The religious gathering was attended by…
Philippines, Ukraine in talks for defence cooperation pact
Such a pact will pave the way for Ukraine’s sharing of its drone technological capabilities with the Philippines, which is scrambling to develop such a capability that would…
Fire breaks out at National Gallery Singapore; museum closed until further notice
The fire had occurred on the museum’s premises within a “small, contained office area”. No artworks were damaged. In a statement to the media at around 10.30am, a…
Myanmar defence chief denies detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s health rumours, says she is in good health
Aung San Suu Kyi is currently serving a 32-year prison sentence on 19 charges. Her sentence was reduced to two years in December 2021, and she was granted a further six years of…