Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh say living conditions worse than in Myanmar: Report
Sixty-five per cent of respondents said they believed movement restrictions in Bangladesh were worse than what they had experienced in Myanmar.
South Asia
US wants Bangladesh to take action against counterfeit apparel exports
The United States Trade Representative had identified Bangladesh as one of the top five sources for counterfeit clothing items globally, a discredit that stakeholders have…
Pakistan special envoy meets Afghan foreign minister in Kabul
The visit comes amid tensions between the neighbouring countries over an uptick in terrorist attacks by the outlawed Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan in the country.
Pakistan’s peace overtures to India have been met with negativity: FM Jilani
Jilani said that in such a complex environment, “India’s belligerence and anti-Pakistan theatrics for domestic elections” are taking the two countries further away from the…
No country to call home: Afghan refugees bear brunt of Pakistan’s (in)security
The current crackdown on Afghan refugees began a day after the TTP carried out a cross-border attack in Chitral, a Pakistani region bordering Afghanistan’s Nursitan province.
Time for world to accept India is ‘rogue Hindutva terrorist state’: Bilawal on Sikh leader’s killing in Canada
Former Pakistan foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said the interim Foreign Office should take notice of the episode and issue a “clear” statement.
Bangladesh president calls for early repatriation of Rohingyas to Myanmar
President Mohammed Shahabuddin said Bangladesh opened its borders to the Rohingyas on humanitarian grounds, and currently the country is hosting around 1.2 million forcibly…
India, Saudi will take strategic partnership to next level: PM
Areas for cooperation include energy security, trade and investment, defence and security, healthcare, food security, culture and community welfare issues among others.
Historic Bhutan-India railway link could begin soon
The railway connection holds the promise of fostering economic growth, particularly for the export of goods, and facilitating cultural exchange.
Will work in unison to stop US ‘dictates’: Russian foreign minister
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov also said Moscow would prevent any attempt of interference by the US and its allies in this region.