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NGO reports custodial deaths, tortures in China's Xinjiang

NGO reports custodial deaths, tortures in China's Xinjiang

24-08-2018  comments

A US-based Uyghur rights organisation has called for international action over reports of alleged mass detention and abuse of members of China's Uyghur Muslim minority in the Xinjiang region.

The Uyghur Human Rights Project (UHRP), based…

Over 100 towns in Sri Lanka stop cigarette sales

Over 100 towns in Sri Lanka stop cigarette sales

23-08-2018  comments

More than 100 towns across Sri Lanka have joined a campaign to discourage smoking by voluntarily boycotting the sale of cigarettes, as the government steps up efforts to make the country tobacco-free.

The Health Ministry said on Wednesday that…

US sanctions individuals, entities over Russia, N.Korea ties

US sanctions individuals, entities over Russia, N.Korea ties

22-08-2018  comments

The US Treasury Department has announced a fresh round of sanctions targeting individuals and entities linked to Russia and North Korea, accusing them of helping circumvent existing US and international restrictions.

In one announcement, the…

US welcomes Imran Khan's desire for peace with India, Afghanistan

US welcomes Imran Khan's desire for peace with India, Afghanistan

21-08-2018  comments

The United States has welcomed newly elected Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s remarks stressing the importance of maintaining peaceful relations with both India and Afghanistan, a senior US State Department official said.

Alice Wells,…

Indian naval ship calls at Myanmar port

Indian naval ship calls at Myanmar port

19-08-2018  comments

Indian Navy warship INS Khanjar has arrived at Yangon Port in Myanmar, highlighting the growing maritime cooperation and friendly relations between India and Myanmar.

The naval vessel reached Yangon on Saturday and was scheduled to remain in…

Taliban repeats call for direct talks with US

Taliban repeats call for direct talks with US

18-08-2018  comments

The Taliban has renewed its call for direct negotiations with the United States, arguing that the presence of US-led foreign forces in Afghanistan remains the central cause of the country’s prolonged conflict.

In a statement issued on…

Bangladesh looks to increase power import from India

Bangladesh looks to increase power import from India

17-08-2018  comments

Bangladesh is planning a major expansion of its electricity imports from India, with the neighbouring country aiming to eventually source up to 10,000 MW of power from India, a senior Bangladeshi official said on Friday.

Bangladesh currently…

Imran Khan elected Pakistan's 22nd Prime Minister

Imran Khan elected Pakistan's 22nd Prime Minister

17-08-2018  comments

Former cricketer and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan was elected Pakistan’s 22nd Prime Minister on Friday, three weeks after his party emerged as the largest group in the country’s general election.

The 65-year-old…

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