More than 70 Rohingya refugees fleeing persecution in Myanmar have arrived at a tourist beach in Indonesia’s Aceh province. Local police chief Nova Suryandaru said a wooden boat carrying 40 men, 32 women and four children ran aground in Pereulak region in East Aceh on Wednesday after its engine broke down.

A rickety wooden boat carrying more than 100 Rohingya Muslims landed Wednesday in Indonesia as the northernmost province of Aceh continued to receive the refugees fleeing persecution and political unr

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto Djojohadikusumo was the chief guest at India’s Republic Day celebrations on January 26. He also met Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This is an opportunity for Asia’s two giant democracies to start working together to promote shared values on human rights.

Pakistani expert Qamar Cheema stated that Prabowo Subianto was supposed to visit Pakistan after attending the Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi. However, he claimed that India 'put pressure' on Indonesia,

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria has agreed to issue visas to 122 Bangladeshi students from its embassies located in Vietnam and Indonesia. Additionally, Bangladeshi students may obtain visas for Romania from its embassies in Vietnam and Thailand.

Businesses are passing through a “hard and rocky” situation amid high inflationary pressure due to a rise in the cost of finance, labour and energy, according to senior officials of various firms, especially foreign corporations.

An Acehnese man distribute food to Rohingya refugees on a boat stranded on a beach in Peureulak, Aceh province, Indonesia on Jan 29. (AP)

Pew study explores how people view the role of religion in national identity and policymaking. It surveyed nearly 55,000 people in three dozen countries from January to May 2024.

Kearney's latest reporting shows that economies in Asia, Africa and Latin America are rapidly rising to compete with global superpowers.

From climate disasters to political upheavals, Asia faced significant challenges in 2024, leaving a complex legacy for the region. Whether it’s a turning point for collaboration or a deepening of divisions,

Train and bus stations saw a surge in crowds as people continued to arrive for the festival, although some devotees remained nervous after the deadly crush.

The growth in the number of economic units in Bangladesh has slowed over the past decade, primarily due to capital shortages among rural entrepreneurs, according to the latest Economic Census of ...