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US Intelligence Chief ‘Islamic Caliphate’ remark on crisis in Bangladesh
US Intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard said the US is deeply concerned about the situation in Bangladesh
Ex-Maldivian Supreme Court Judge Suood writes to UN alleging government interfering in judiciary
Suood, who resigned earlier this month, alleged that President Mohamed Muizzu and Attorney General Ahmed Usham pressured Supreme Court judges to block a case challenging a recently passed constitutional amendment that allows political parties to disqualify sitting MPs
China welcomes Modi’s comments on ‘normalcy’ at border after meeting with Xi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had likened bilateral ties to a “family”, said “no real history of conflict”
Workers oppose move to put Lankan plantations in the informal sector
The CWRFU says that the step would be regressive besides adversely affecting workers’ rights at a time of great economic stress.
A “must-read” new book in Tamil on Lankan President Dissanayake
Veteran journalist D.B.S.Jeyaraj’s book in Tamil on Sri Lanka’s incumbent President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is a good introduction to the man now at the helm. But the question as to whether his rise could be described as victory of a “class struggle” in the Marxian...
Buddha Gaya shared its sacred space with both Buddhism and Hinduism
The Mahabodhi temple has had a long and chequered history beginning in the pre-Christian era.
Is Nepal returning to monarchy?
Ex-King Gyanendra offers to “save the country” as democracy fails to deliver the goods.
UN Secretary General’s visit to Bangladesh – The Daily Star Edit
Bangladesh expects him to deliver a strong message to the world that, without global support, Bangladesh cannot continue shouldering this immense responsibility alone.
China dubs Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing a ‘traitor’ in Panama ports deal
Beijing criticized the tycoon for selling Chinese assets in 2015, and now slams his decision to dispose of his ports worldwide
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