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Ousted Bangladesh PM Hasina's son denies graft in $12.65 billion nuclear deal

'My family nor I have ever been involved or taken any money from any government projects,' said Sajeeb Wazed, ex-PM Hasina's son

South Korean opposition puts off plan to impeach acting president Han

Last minute delay comes amid heightened political crisis; Han accused by opposition of acting against the will of people

China plans record $411 billion special treasury bond issuance next year, sources say

Funds to boost consumption, innovation, recapitalise state banks

Philippines defends US missile system deployment, seeks to acquire its own

The Typhon system, which can be equipped with cruise missiles capable of striking Chinese targets, was brought in for joint exercises earlier this year

US, UK and EU condemn Pakistan military courts over sentencing of civilians

Military courts sentenced civilians over 2023 attacks after ex-PM Khan's arrest; the ruling came days after the former prime minister was indicted by an anti-terrorism court

At a Thai zoo, wide-eyed, golden tigresses become social media stars

The twin sisters, born in captivity, made their debut at the zoo in June and became a sensation after they were featured on its social media platforms

The tsunami detection buoys safeguarding lives in Thailand

Known as Deep-Ocean Assessment and Reporting of Tsunamis, the system now has 74 buoys around the world

Man finds bear in living room as Japan readies licence to kill

Experts say the dwindling human population in rural areas of Japan is causing hungry bears to come closer to towns

Bangladesh requests India to send Sheikh Hasina back for judicial process

'We confirm that we have received a note verbale from the Bangladesh High Commission in connection with an extradition request,' the official spokesperson of India's Ministry of External Affairs said

Bangladesh launches $5 billion graft probe into Hasina's family

The allegations were raised by a writ seeking an investigation filed in the high court by Hasina's political opponent, Bobby Hajjaj