International

Russia says it used new Oreshnik ballistic missile in major attack on Ukraine

Kyiv, Jan 9: Russia bombarded Ukraine with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles in a large-scale overnight attack, officials said Friday, killing at least four people. For only...

Bangladesh Chief Advisor Yunus has aligned with religious extremists: Writer Taslima Nasrin

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 9: Bangladeshi-Swedish writer Taslima Nasrin on Friday hit out at the Bangladesh government, alleging that its...

Iran state TV breaks silence on protests, claims ‘terrorist agents’ of US and Israel set fires

Dubai, Jan 9: Iranian state media broke its silence Friday over the demonstrations that swept the country overnight,...

Vance calls killing of Minneapolis woman by ICE officer ‘tragedy of her own making’

Washington, Jan 9: Vice President J D Vance has blamed a federal immigration officer's fatal shooting of a...

Venezuela says it’s releasing ‘significant number’ of prisoners as gesture to ‘seek peace’

Caracas (Venezuela), Jan 8: Venezuela is releasing a “significant number” of citizens and foreigners from its prisons in...
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Khaleda Zia’s funeral prayer held in Bangladesh amid tight security

Dhaka, Dec 31 : Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia's funeral prayers were held on Wednesday amid tight security. The funeral prayer (namaz-e-janaza) was held...

EAM Jaishankar hands over PM Modi’s letter to BNP’s Tarique Rahman

Dhaka, Dec 31 : External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday handed over to Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Tarique Rahman a letter from...

India, Russia move towards more balanced, diversified economic ties in 2025

Moscow, Dec 31 : The time-tested partners India and Russia moved towards more balanced, diversified economic ties in 2025, as both sides realised the...

Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia dies

Dhaka, Dec 30: Bangladesh first woman prime minister Khaleda Zia, who played a major role in restoring democracy after a period of tumultuous military...

Singapore court opens coroner inquiry into Garg’s death on January 14

Singapore, Dec 29 : A coroner's inquiry into the death of popular Indian singer-songwriter Zubeen Garg will open in Singapore on January 14, according...

BNP’s Tarique Rahman’s nomination papers filed

Dhaka, Dec 29 : Bangladesh Nationalist Party acting chairman Tarique Rahman submitted his nomination papers on Monday for the upcoming elections. The papers were filed...

Ties with India witness a downturn as Bangladesh navigates turbulent 2025

Dhaka, Dec 29 : Bangladesh's ties with India witnessed a downturn as it navigated a turbulent 2025 marked by political instability, economic strain and...

US pledges $2B for UN humanitarian aid as Trump slashes funding and warns agencies to ‘adapt or die’

Geneva, Dec 29 (AP) : The United States on Monday announced a $2 billion pledge for UN humanitarian aid as President Donald Trump's administration...

Zelenskyy to meet with Trump as efforts to end Russia-Ukraine war remain elusive

West Palm Beach (US), Dec 28: President Donald Trump will host his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on Sunday to try to close out a...

8 TTP terrorists killed in police operation in Pakistan’s KPK

Peshawar, Dec 28: At least eight terrorists, associated with the banned outfit TTP, were killed and several others injured during a major police operation...

Midair helicopter crash in New Jersey leaves 1 dead and another critically injured

Hammonton (US), Dec 29: Two helicopters crashed midair in New Jersey on Sunday, killing one person and critically injuring another, authorities say. Hammonton Police Chief...

Knife attack near Suriname’s capital Paramaribo kills at least 9 people, including kids, police say

Paramaribo (Suriname), Dec 29: A knife attack outside Suriname's capital of Paramaribo killed at least nine people, including five children, police said on Sunday. Officials...
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