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Universiti Malaya slips yet leads Malaysian varsities in 2026 QS sustainability list; UCSI shines in environmental indicator

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 18 -- Malaysian universities are showing steady progress in sustainability, with 17 of 33 ranked institutions improving their positions in the 2026 QS World University Rankings: Sus... Read More


Israeli leader insists there can be no Palestinian state, ahead of UN vote leaving that door open

New Delhi, Nov. 18 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed Sunday to oppose any attempt to establish a Palestinian state, a day before the U.N. Security Council planned to vote on a U.S.-dr... Read More


Dhaka tense as verdict sparks unrest

Dhaka, Nov. 18 -- Dhaka saw noticeably thinner crowds on Monday as the capital braced for unrest ahead of the verdict against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Security was heightened across the c... Read More


Hasina's conviction and sentencing a political farce, miscarriage of justice for the victims: Rights group

New Delhi, Nov. 18 -- The conviction of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal with death and former inspector general of police Chowdhury Abdul... Read More


Indonesia-Japan boost maritime security ties in "2+2" dialogue

Jakarta, Nov. 18 -- Indonesia and Japan reiterated their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in maritime security and to exploring new cooperation opportunities in the sector through dip... Read More


"No evidence has been presented..." Former diplomat Ashok Sajjanhar on death sentence to ousted Bangladesh PM Hasina

New Delhi, Nov. 18 -- Former diplomat Ashok Sajjanhar has criticised the death sentence given to the ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and said "no evidence" has been presented in the co... Read More


'Major sin in Islam': Delhi blast accused Dr Umar's take on suicide bombing stirs up social media

New Delhi, Nov. 18 -- Dr Umar Un Nabi, the main suspect in the 10 November Delhi blast, believed the concept of "suicide bombing" was misunderstood. A video has also surfaced online, showing him speak... Read More


'Bangladesh's internal matter': China reacts to Sheikh Hasina's death sentence

India, Nov. 18 -- Reacting to the death sentence granted to ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in 'crimes against humanity' case by a tribunal court, China said said that it was Dhaka's "i... Read More


UN Security Council adopts US-backed resolution on Trump's Gaza plan, authorises international stabilisation force

New York, Nov. 18 -- The UN Security Council on Monday adopted a resolution drafted by the United States in support of US President Donald Trump's proposal aimed at ending the Gaza conflict and permit... Read More


Trump says he will sign bill requiring DOJ to release Epstein files, if passed by House and Senate

New Delhi, Nov. 18 -- US President Donald Trump said on Monday (November 17) that he would sign a bill requiring the release of Justice Department files on disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein if it pa... Read More