The Hague, (AP/UNB) — An international tribunal ruled unanimously Tuesday that there is no legal basis for China’s “nine-dash line” claiming rights to much of the South China Sea. The panel of legal experts in The Hague said that any…
Category: Int’l relations
US awaits BD’s response to offer: Uniting country needs all- Biswal
Dhaka – The United States has said it will be waiting to hear from Bangladesh government over the offer they made on how they better counter terrorism and violent extremism by enhancing capabilities of law enforcement agencies, UNB news agency…
N.Korea warns of ‘physical measures’ against THAAD site
‘U.S. and South Korea may be annihilated in the blink of an eye’ – North Korea JH Ahn The North Korean military on Monday warned of “physical measures” to turn future South Korean sites for Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD),…
PM-in-waiting Theresa May promises ‘a better Britain’
Theresa May promised to build a “better Britain” and to make the UK’s EU exit a “success” after she was announced as the new Tory leader and soon-to-be PM. Speaking outside Parliament, Mrs May said she was “honoured and humbled”…
David Cameron says he will resign by Wednesday
The Latest on the Conservative Party leadership race in Britain (all times local):
Biswal discusses BD security situation with 3 envoys
Visiting US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Nisha Biswal on Monday had a meeting with envoys from three foreign missions over Bangladesh’s current security situation. The hour-long meeting was held at the residence of US…
Biswal discusses BD security with India, Australia, UK, Canada envoys
Dhaka – Visiting US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Nisha Biswal had a meeting with diplomats from the United Kingdom, Australia and Canada on Monday morning and discussed the current situation in Bangladesh after successive…
What’s at stake in the South China Sea?
The Hague’s Permanent Court of Arbitration will on Tuesday deliver its verdict on the fiercely disputed strategic shipping zone What’s the case about? After years of diplomatic negotiations that went nowhere, the Philippines brought its dispute with China to international…
NATO preparing for ‘hot’ war against Russia: Gorbachev
By RFE/RL Former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev has accused NATO of preparing for a “hot” war against Russia and says rhetoric from alliance’s leaders is pushing the two sides toward a military confrontation. “NATO has begun preparations for escalating from…
US Asstt Scy Biswal, Indian HC Shringla discuss BD situation
Dhaka – Visiting US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Nisha Biswal had a long meeting with Indian High Commissioner in Dhaka Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Sunday evening and discussed Bangladesh situation, UNB news agency reported.
US offers support to counter terrorism
Dhaka – The United States Sunday offered expertise and technical supports to Bangladesh in its counter terrorism efforts as Washington reiterated its pledge to stay beside the government in the crucial juncture when the country faced a cowardly terrorist attack…
Obama calls for greater respect, understanding in US
President Barack Obama called Sunday for greater tolerance, respect and understanding from police officers toward the people they take an oath to protect as well as from individuals who think the police are too heavy handed and intolerant, particularly toward…
Bin Laden’s son threatens revenge against US
Al-Qaida’s media arm has released an audio in which the purported son of the late al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden threatens revenge against the U.S. for assassinating his father.
US offers BD expertise in building counterterrorism capabilities
The United States has offered US expertise and technical supports in building Bangladesh’s counterterrorism capabilities as the country experienced the worst-ever terrorist attack on July 1, targeting mainly foreign nationals. Visiting US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central…
US to help BD in building counterterrorism capabilities
The United States has offered US expertise and technical supports in building Bangladesh’s counterterrorism capabilities as the country experienced the worst-ever terrorist attack on July 1, targeting mainly foreign nationals.Visiting US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian…
Indian minister threatens regulators, media, civil society over ILR
On June 7, 2016, (as widely reported by media[i]) Union Water Resources Minister Uma Bharti “threatened to go on hunger strike if the Ken-Betwa river linking project is further delayed and termed the attempt to delay the project by environmentalists…
US imported terrorism to Middle East, says Duterte
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has accused the US of importing terror to the Middle East through its interventions, pointing to Iraq, Libya and Syria as examples. Speaking at an event being held in honour of the holy Islamic day of…
US Asstt Scy of State in Dhaka to discuss security concerns
Dhaka – US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Nisha Desai Biswal arrived here on Sunday morning on a two-day visit to discuss security issues with Bangladesh after the deadliest terrorist attack on a Dhaka café,…
Int’l Criminal Court inquires UK forces’ HR abuses in Iraq
The long awaited Chilcot inquiry into the Iraq War released Wednesday contains stinging indictments of Britain’s role in the U.S.-led invasion, detailing failures starting with the exaggerated threat posed by Saddam Hussein through the disastrous lack of post-invasion planning. An…
UK’s Ex-deputy PM says Iraq War was illegal
John Prescott, who was deputy prime minister when Britain went to war with Iraq in 2003, says the invasion by UK and US forces was “illegal”. Writing in the Sunday Mirror, he said he would live with the “catastrophic decision”…
Foreign envoys ‘discuss’ BD situation at farewell event
Dhaka – Diplomats stationed in Dhaka met in the city on Saturday to give farewell to three outgoing diplomats and informally ‘discussed’ Bangladesh’s current situation, UNB news agency reported. They shared their concerns over recent militant attacks on a Dhaka…
China pledges support to ensure security, stability in BD
Condemning terrorist attack on a Dhaka café, China has pledged its firm support to Bangladesh in its fight against terrorists to maintain national security, stability and safeguard people’s safety by combating terrorism.“China opposes terrorism of any form, and condemns terrorists’…
Nearly half a million evacuated as tropical storm hits China
Typhoon Nepartak weakened to a strong tropical storm Saturday as it lashed China’s east coast, bringing powerful winds and heavy rains that toppled houses and inundated roads. Fujian province’s water resources department said authorities evacuated more than 422,000 people living…
Killer robot used by Dallas police opens ethical debate
When Dallas police used a bomb-carrying robot to kill a sniper, they also kicked off an ethical debate about technology’s use as a crime-fighting weapon. In what appears to be an unprecedented tactic, police rigged a bomb-disposal robot to kill…
Biswal arrives Sunday to discuss security concerns
US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Nisha Desai Biswal arrives here on Sunday on a two-day visit to discuss security issues with Bangladesh after the deadliest terrorist attack on a Dhaka café. Though there has…
US action against Saddam loyalists created Islamic State: UK
The mass removal of Saddam Hussein’s supporters from the Iraqi army led directly to the f ormation of radical group Islamic State, UK Foreign Secretary Phillip Hammond has claimed. According to British newspaper ‘The Guardian’, Hammond has termed ‘disastrous mistake’…
North Korea launches missile as U.S. sanctions Kim Jong Un
John G. Grisafi North Korea conducted a launch of a Pukkuksong-1 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) off its east coast late Saturday morning, South Korea’s Yonhap News Agency reported. The North launched a single Pukkuksong-1 SLBM (also known as the KN-11…
US Congressman lauds Hasina’s courageous fight against terrorism
US Congressman Charles W Boustany has appreciated Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for her tremendously courageous steps to combat violent extremism.The Congressman made the appreciation when Bangladesh Ambassador to the United States Mohammad Ziauddin met with him in Washington, DC on…
Dallas shooting: Bomb material found at suspect’s home
Bomb-making material, rifles, ammunition and a combat journal have been found at the home of the suspect in the Dallas shooting, officials say.Five police officers were killed and seven wounded in a hail of gunfire during a protest on Thursday…
Typhoon drenches Taiwan, kills 2 people; floods hit Manila
Power was partially restored in Taiwan on Friday after a powerful typhoon slammed into the island’s eastern coast with ferocious winds and torrential rains, killing two people and injuring 72. Typhoon Nepartak made landfall early morning in Taitung county, grounding…