Malaysia wants the perpetrators of atrocities against the Rohingyas be tried immediately at the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said it is unfortunate that Myanmar has failed to create a congenial atmosphere to take back Rohingyas, despite signing an agreement with Bangladesh on repatriation.

On the morning of 17 February, carrying 2255 pilgrims, the Indo-Bangladesh Urs Special Train arrives at Midnapore railway station in West Bengal from Rajbari in Bangladesh.

Pakistan's ambassador to Afghanistan yesterday said that peace talks between the United States and Afghan Taliban militants would be affected if India resorted to violence against Pakistan in response to a deadly bombing in the Kashmir region.

Myanmar set up a committee to discuss reforming the country's military-drafted constitution yesterday, pitting Aung San Suu Kyi's civilian government openly against the powerful armed forces for the first time over the incendiary issue.

February's full moon will brighten the skies as the biggest supermoon of the year. The supermoon occurs during this full moon because it will be closest in its orbit to Earth. The super snow moon as it is being called will cross the skies today (Tuesday).

Myanmar's army chief, who is facing international calls that he be prosecuted for genocide against the Rohingya Muslim minority, denies any systematic army persecution and says such accusations are an insult to his country's honour.

The United Nations aid agencies and NGO partners yesterday launched a Joint Response Plan, seeking $920 million to meet the needs of over a million Rohingya refugees and vulnerable Bangladeshis in Cox's Bazar.

State Minister for Foreign Affairs M Shahriar Alam seeks the support of OIC member states for creating a conducive situation and safe zone in Myanmar for the Rohingyas’ safe and dignified return.

Philippine journalist Maria Ressa was freed on bail yesterday following an arrest that sparked international censure and allegations she is being targeted over her news site's criticism of President Rodrigo Duterte.

Thailand's constitutional court yesterday said it would hear a case to dissolve the party which proposed a princess for prime minister, an ill-fated candidacy which threatens to sink the election strategy of the powerful Shinawatra clan.

During 14 years of intrepid exploration across Mars, it advanced human knowledge by confirming that water once flowed on the red planet -- but Nasa's Opportunity rover has analysed its last soil sample.

The Jakarta Police arrest four suspects for allegedly placing fake orders on ride-hailing app GoJek over the course of two months.

Myanmar will drop charges against dozens of ethnic minority protesters who demonstrated against a statue of independence hero General Aung San and will hold talks with them, state media says.

A Thai princess has apologised after her short-lived candidacy for prime minister earned a royal rebuke from her brother -- the king -- and sent jitters across the politically febrile country just weeks before elections.

Asean cannot discuss with Myanmar on how to provide citizenship to the Rohingya, but stands ready to provide healthcare and education, says Singapore’s Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan.

Law Minister Anisul Huq says Rohingya people were sexually assaulted in a tremendous extent when they had been in Rakhine State of Myanmar.

Amnesty International has reported of fresh human rights violations during the ongoing military operation in Rakhine State of Myanmar.

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen says Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has saved the face of the global leaders from "ignominy and disgrace" by sheltering the persecuted people of Rakhine province of Myanmar.

Thai Princess Ubolratana's unprecedented attempt to become the country's next prime minister was abruptly nixed yesterday after her party agreed to comply with a command from the king opposing the plan.