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DHAKA: Bangladesh said on Sunday (Aug 16) that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman would not visit India until New Delhi extradited Sheikh Hasina, the Bangladeshi former premier who fled during a 2024 uprising.The countries have had a strained relationship since deadly anti-government protests brought down Hasina’s government and prompted her to escape to neighbouring India, where she remains.She faces the death penalty in Bangladesh after being convicted of crimes against humanity, and Dhaka has repeatedly requested her extradition.Speaking to reporters on Sunday, foreign ministry official A.K.M. Shahidul Karim played down media speculation about a possible trip by Rahman to India next…
BEIJING: China’s military conducted joint air and naval combat drills around the disputed Scarborough Shoal…
At the Institut Perguruan Raja Melewar Sikamat voting centre, where caretaker chief minister Aminuddin Harun was…
With PN’s cooperation with BN expected to consolidate the Malay vote, Adib said the election…
HONG KONG: South Korean stocks soared a record 17.9 per cent on Friday (Jul 31)…
NEW DELHI: India said on Friday (Jul 31) it will provide US$8.8 billion in financial…
One youth voter told CNA that education remains the top priority. “I’m voting for a better…
SEOUL: North Korea’s economy grew more than 3 per cent for a third straight year…
BARRIERS TO GROWTHDespite stronger spending at local businesses, attracting jobs and investment remains a challenge.Just…
The Asian Football Confederation said on Friday (Jul 31) it “stands in solidarity” with regional…
Mohd Wan’s sentiments capture a broader mood shift that could spell trouble for PH in Saturday’s…
FACTORIES GRIND TO A HALTThe earthquake has also brought auto and chip factories to a…
SAFETY CONCERNSRelatives, rescuers, and miners gathered at the mine entrance in Sorange, around 50km from…
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