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Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir bin Mohamad

Malaysia says talking to India to buy 'our palm oil' amid boycott call

'We are continuously engaging not only with India but all countries to purchase our palm oil,' minister Darell Leiking...

24 Oct 2019 10:51 AM IST

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said that he will not resign under pressure from the opposition Jamiat Ulema-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), which intends to launch an anti-government protest named Azadi March later this month. (Photo: File)

'Will not resign': Imran Khan ahead of anti-govt protest

The Azadi March has been announced by JUI-F chief in a bid to topple the govt, which Rehman says came to power through...

24 Oct 2019 8:15 AM IST

The proposal stoked widespread fears residents would be put at risk of being sent into mainland Chinas Communist Party-controlled judicial system, and Lam was forced to drop the bill in the face of fierce opposition. (Photo: AP)

After months of protests, Hong Kong govt formally withdraws...

The security chief on Wednesday announced the bill's withdrawal in the city's legislature.

23 Oct 2019 12:12 PM IST

Carrie Lam (Photo: PTI)

China plans to replace Hong Kong's leader Carrie Lam: report

The pro-Beijing leader has faced sustained criticism from protesters in the semi-autonomous city.

23 Oct 2019 11:00 AM IST

Visuals from outside the press club showed police firing tear gas shells and lathi-charging the journalists as well as breaking their recording equipment. (Photo: ANI)

Several journalists injured after police raid press club in...

The police fired tear gas shells and resorted to lathi-charge to disperse the crowd.

23 Oct 2019 8:38 AM IST

Indias top vegetable oil trade body on Monday asked its members to stop buying Malaysian palm oil after Mahathir said at the UN General Assembly last month that India had invaded and occupied Kashmir. (Photo: File)

Malaysian PM stands by Kashmir comments despite India palm oil boycott

New Delhi has so far refused to comment on the trade spat.

22 Oct 2019 2:41 PM IST

Thousands protested against police across Bangladesh on Monday, a day after at least four people died when officers fired on a crowd in one of the countrys deadliest religious riots to date. (Photo: AFP)

4 dead in firing at protest over Hindu man's post in Bangladesh

In 2016, angry Muslims attacked Hindu temples in an eastern town over a Facebook post that allegedly mocked one of...

22 Oct 2019 11:08 AM IST

Sineenatra had her title of Chao Khun Phra Sineenatra Bilasakalayani withdrawn, along with other royal and military titles and decorations. (Photo: AP)

Thai king strips his consort of royal titles for disloyalty

The royal command made public Monday, came just three months after he granted Sineenatra Wongvajirabhakdi consort title.

22 Oct 2019 8:37 AM IST

A clip, filmed by one of the passengers, went viral on social media, where she explained the bizarre occurrence. (Photo: Screengrab)

'High' drama: Flight forced to land after drunk man tries to open door...

To restrain the drunk man, the in-flight doctor tried to calm him down and cabin crew and passengers used plastic food...

21 Oct 2019 7:59 PM IST

Mahathir, who is serving his second term in office after storming to a shock election victory last year, has a reputation as something of a financial maverick.

Mahathir warns of possible trade sanctions on Malaysia amid US-China...

To cushion the impact of the collision between the superpowers, Mahathir said Malaysia was collaborating more with its...

21 Oct 2019 12:39 PM IST

President Joko Widodo

Joko Widodo sworn in as Indonesia's President for second term

Jokowi's inauguration comes a little over a week after the country's chief security minister was stabbed in an attack.

21 Oct 2019 9:22 AM IST

People will be able to enjoy and get access to the same rights, privileges and facilities as their fellow citizens in the rest of the country, Kovind said. (Photo: ANI | DD)

India deeply committed to strengthening bonds with diaspora: Prez...

Kovind said that the Indian embassy in Manila will begin printing passports so as to reduce the time taken for issuance...

20 Oct 2019 7:03 PM IST