Dhaka Straits Times

Tue, Oct 27, 2026

Category: Asia and Pacific

Kim Jong Un Visits China via Newly Opened Border Bridge

DST News: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrived in China on Saturday, crossing the newly opened New Yalu River Bridge into the border city of Dandong, according to South Korean government officials. The visit comes amid improving economic and

Breathing Gets Harder as Haze Blankets Southeast Asia

DST News: More than two months into a haze crisis across Southeast Asia, worsening air quality and rising health concerns are increasing public frustration and pressure on authorities to hold those responsible for the fires accountable. In Palembang, South Sumatra,

Indian Police Accused of Sexually Harassing Journalists During Protest

DST News: Three female journalists have accused police officers in India of sexually harassing them while they were covering street protests in New Delhi. The allegations were made on Saturday after police detained dozens of young protesters demanding the resignation

China Expands Cross-Border Cash Pooling Policy for Multinationals

DST News: China has expanded its cross-border cash pooling policy for multinational companies operating in the country, with the new rules taking effect Monday, in a move aimed at facilitating cross-border trade and investment. The State Administration of Foreign Exchange

BRICS Nations Urge Restraint Amid Rising Middle East Tensions

DST News: BRICS nations have called for “maximum restraint” in the Middle East, warning that the continuing conflict is disrupting global trade, energy supplies and shipping. The bloc also stressed the importance of maintaining the smooth flow of international trade

Pakistan Bus Crash Kills 40, Injures Eight

DST News: At least 40 people were killed and eight others were injured after an overcrowded passenger bus plunged into a rocky ravine in southwestern Pakistan, officials said. According to authorities, the bus had been carrying passengers transferred from another

Trump Needs China More Than China Needs Trump

By Dr Momtazur Rahman, As tensions in the Middle East continue to reshape global politics, the upcoming meeting between United States President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping has drawn extraordinary international attention. Although officially presented as a diplomatic

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