U.S. exploits election issue to dominate Bay of Bengal: Bangladeshi PM

DHAKA, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- The United States is pressuring Bangladesh to hold "free and fair" elections and "safeguard human rights" to gain control o…[More]

Sri Lankan president emphasizes importance of learning Chinese

COLOMBO, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized the importance of learning Chinese along with English for school chi…[More]

Over 50,000 families affected by dry weather in Sri Lanka

COLOMBO, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- Over 50,000 families in eight out of nine provinces in Sri Lanka have been affected by the prevailing dry spell, the Disa…[More]

Death toll in India's rain-hit Himachal Pradesh rises to 71

NEW DELHI, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- The death toll over the past three days from rain-related incidents in India's northern state of Himachal Pradesh has r…[More]

India's top court releases language usage handbook against gender stereotypes

NEW DELHI, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- India's top court on Wednesday announced the release of a handbook of language usage to combat gender stereotypes about…[More]