Iran’s top diplomat urges regional states to expel US forces amid tensions

Pakistan strikes Afghan base after drone attacks

Chinese vice foreign minister to visit Dhaka next month

US intelligence says Iran government is not at risk of collapse

Bhutan proposes free trade agreement with Bangladesh

THE WORLD IN BRIEF

Trump threatens more strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island

US President Donald Trump threatened further strikes on Iran`s Kharg Island oil export hub and urged allies to send warships to secure the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran vowed to step up its response and the war showed no sign on Sunday of coming to an end.

US, China economic chiefs meet in Paris to clear path to Trump-Xi summit

Top US and Chinese economic officials are set to launch a new round of talks in Paris on Sunday to iron out kinks in their trade truce and clear a smooth path for US President Donald Trump`s trip to Beijing to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the end of March.

North Korean leader Kim oversees test-launch of multiple rocket launchers

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Saturday oversaw the test-launch of 12 600mm-calibre multiple rocket launchers, state media KCNA said, after the United States and South Korea this week launched annual major drills in South Korea.

Iran threatens to target US-linked energy facilities in region if its own sites are attacked

Iran’s foreign minister on Saturday warned that it would target US-linked energy facilities in the region if its own energy infrastructure is attacked.

SOUTH ASIA

Pakistan strikes Afghan base after drone attacks

Pakistan

Chinese vice foreign minister to visit Dhaka next month

Bangladesh

India supports democratic, stable and inclusive Bangladesh, says its envoy

Bangladesh

Rapper-turned-politician Balen Shah poised to become Nepal’s next PM

Nepal

US assistant secretary begins two-day Dhaka visit with talks at foreign ministry

Bangladesh

Nepal votes in 1st elections since Gen Z protests ousted Oli government

Nepal

UK seeks closer ties with Bangladesh’s new government

Bangladesh

US suspends immigrant visa for 75 nations, including Bangladesh

Bangladesh

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