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Asean's engagement with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC): Past, Current and Future: Chairs of Asean have to be deeply concerned - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Jan. 7 -- Full-scale warfare in Yemen may seem distant from Southeast Asia, but the recent turn of events in the Arabian Peninsula demands Southeast Asian strategic attention - especiall... Read More


Japan gives Tk 13.8m for school transport, classroom expansion

Dhaka, Jan. 7 -- Japan has extended a grant of about BDT 13.8 million (US$ 115,723) to two Bangladeshi non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to support education-focused projects for improving safety ... Read More


Punjab: Gangster linked to AAP sarpanch's murder shot dead in police encounter

TARN TARAN, Jan. 7 -- The Tarn Taran Police, in coordination with the CIA staff, shot dead a gangster on Tuesday who was allegedly involved in the murder of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) sarpanch Jarmal Singh... Read More


Overcoming headwinds, Vietnam lays cornerstone to break through into new era: PM

Hanoi, Jan. 7 -- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has reviewed socio-economic achievements of 2025 and the 2021-2025 tenure while sketching out major orientations and tasks for 2026 during an interview ... Read More


Gangster linked to AAP sarpanch's murder killed in police encounter

TARN TARAN, Jan. 7 -- The Tarn Taran police, in coordination with the CIA staff, shot dead a gangster on Tuesday who was allegedly involved in the murder of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) sarpanch Jarmal Singh... Read More


Gangster linked to AAP village head's murder killed in Tarn Taran encounter

TARN TARAN, Jan. 7 -- The Tarn Taran police, in coordination with the CIA staff, shot dead a gangster on Tuesday who was allegedly involved in the murder of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) sarpanch Jarmal Singh... Read More


Trump asks Rubio to lead overhaul process

India, Jan. 7 -- US President Donald Trump has asked Secretary of State Marco Rubio to lead the process to implement economic and political reforms in Venezuela and the US believes it is getting "full... Read More


PH ASEAN special envoy holds talks with Myanmar leaders

Manila, Jan. 7 -- Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro has met with Myanmar's top military leaders as she assumes her role as special envoy of the 2026 Association of South... Read More


Sensex settles 120 pts lower; Nifty ends below 26,150 mark

Mumbai, Jan. 7 -- The domestic equity benchmarks ended with minor losses today, extending losses for a third straight session, as rising geopolitical tensions and renewed tariff-related concerns weigh... Read More


France working with allies on plan should US move to take over Greenland

France, Jan. 7 -- The White House said on Tuesday that Trump was discussing options for acquiring Greenland, ​including potential use of the US military, in a revival of his ambition to control ... Read More