Sri Lankan president pledges to prevent repeat of civil war tragedies

COLOMBO, May 19 (Xinhua) -- Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Monday reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to ensuring that the tragic e…[More]

Pakistan, India agree to extend ceasefire until May 18: Pakistani FM

ISLAMABAD, May 15 (Xinhua) -- Pakistan and India held talks on Thursday and agreed to extend the ongoing ceasefire until May 18, Pakistani Deputy Prim…[More]

Indian army says 10 militants killed in Manipur gunfight

NEW DELHI, May 15 (Xinhua) -- At least 10 militants were killed in a gunfight with paramilitary troopers in the northeastern state of Manipur, the Ind…[More]

Bangladesh creates divisions to modernize tax administration, boost revenue collection

DHAKA, May 13 (Xinhua) -- The Bangladeshi interim government has created two new divisions by abolishing the National Board of Revenue (NBR) in an app…[More]

India reopens 32 airports for civilian flight operations after ceasefire with Pakistan

NEW DELHI, May 12 (Xinhua) -- Indian authorities Monday announced the reopening of 32 airports it closed down for civilian flight operations due to ai…[More]