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Fiercely abolitionist Amnesty International condemns death penalty for Hasina

Dhaka, Nov. 18 -- Commenting on the Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal's verdict, Amnesty International's Secretary General Agnes Callamard has said this was not a fair trial and the victims o... Read More


Arjun draws in quarters, Yakubboev scores sole win

ARPORA, Nov. 18 -- Team Herald [emailprotected] Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi (2773) kept India's flag flying high as he held Chinese Grandmaster Wei Yi (2754) to a solid draw in 31 moves in the first c... Read More


Penang designates seven 19th-century mosques, including Masjid Kapitan Keling, as official heritage sites

GEORGE TOWN, Nov. 18 -- Seven of Penang's oldest and most iconic mosques have been officially gazetted as heritage buildings, ensuring their preservation for future generations. Deputy Chief Minister... Read More


Timbuktu's famed manuscripts escaped al-Qaida but the threat remains

New Delhi, Nov. 18 -- Thirteen years ago, Abdoulaye Cisse risked his life to smuggle tens of thousands of fragile manuscripts out of Timbuktu as al-Qaida -linked extremists swept into the desert town.... Read More


Mortal remains of Humane Sagar reach Deng village for last rites

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 18 -- The mortal remains of popular Odia singer Humane Sagar reached his native village, Deng, on Tuesday, triggering an emotional outpouring from villagers, relatives, and fans who ... Read More


ASEAN services sector must transform to lead global economy: Malaysian official

Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 18 -- Malaysian Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Liew Chin Tong has called for a bold transformation of ASEAN's services sector, stressing that the region must reth... Read More


Iran ends visa-free entry for Indians after reports of fake job promises, kidnapping

India, Nov. 18 -- Iran has suspended the visa waiver facility for ordinary Indian passport holders amid reports of Indian nationals being lured to the country on false promises of employment or assura... Read More


Cop30 enters crunch week as fights over money and fossil fuels intensify

France, Nov. 18 -- One of the biggest flashpoints is a new global checklist for adaptation - a set of measures showing whether countries are helping communities cope with climate impacts. African, La... Read More


Tanzania, Comoros unite against corruption

DAR ES SALAAM, Nov. 18 -- Tanzania and Comoros have reaffirmed their commitment to deepen cooperation in five key areas, with good governance at the forefront. The agreement was reached during discus... Read More


Tourism leaders push for bigger Southern voice

IRINGA, Nov. 18 -- Conservation and tourism stakeholders in the Southern Highlands have been urged to actively participate in the Serengeti Conservation and Tourism Awards (Serengeti Awards 2025), sch... Read More