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B’desh no longer a ‘submissive country’: Yunus in farewell address

Dhaka, Feb 16: Outgoing interim government chief Muhammad Yunus on Monday said his 18-month rule restored three core pillars of Bangladesh’s external engagement - "sovereignty, national interests, and dignity",...

New MPs take oath in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Feb 17: The newly elected Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) lawmakers were sworn in on Tuesday, six days...

3 killed, including suspect, in shooting at a Rhode Island hockey rink

Rhode Island (US), Feb 17: Authorities said three people were killed, including the suspect, at a shooting at...

North Korea opens new housing district for families of Ukraine war dead

Seoul, Feb 16: North Korea said Monday it completed a new housing district in Pyongyang for families of...

Hindus among four from minority communities elected to Bangladesh parliament

Dhaka, Feb 16: Four candidates from minority communities, including two Hindus, won in the recent general elections in...
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Tsunami hits Russia’s islands, Japan after 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia

Tokyo, Jul 30: A tsunami has hit coastal areas of Russia's Kuril Islands and Japan's large northern island of Hokkaido after a powerful,...

Trump says US will partner with Israel to run additional food centres in Gaza, but details are scant

Washington, Jul 30: President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the US will partner with Israel to run new food centres in Gaza to address...

8.7-magnitude earthquake in Russia’s Far East sets off tsunami warnings in Japan, Alaska, Hawaii

Tokyo, Jul 30: A tsunami has hit coastal areas of Russia's Kuril Islands and Japan's large northern island of Hokkaido after an 8.7-magnitude earthquake...

Indian national killed in plane crash in Canada

Ottawa, July 29: An Indian national has died in a small plane crash near Deer Lake in eastern Canada, the Consulate General of India...

Over 60,000 Palestinians died in 21-month Israel-Hamas war, Gaza’s Health Ministry says

Deir al-Balah (Gaza Strip), July 29: Over 60,000 Palestinians have been killed in the 21-month Israel-Hamas war, Gaza's Health Ministry said Tuesday. The ministry, part...

Singapore immigration officer pleads guilty to sexually abusing 6 Indian nationals for extending stay

Singapore, Jul 29 : An Indian-origin officer with the Singapore immigration department has pleaded guilty to accepting bribes in the form of sexual favours...

30 killed in heavy rain, floods in Beijing; China launches all-out relief efforts

Beijing, July 29: Authorities in Beijing have launched all-out disaster relief and rescue operations after a fresh spell of intense rainstorms left 30 people...

Gunman kills 4, including police officer, in shooting at New York City office tower

New York, July 29: A man carrying a rifle killed four people at a New York City office tower Monday, including an off-duty New...

Russia kills 21 civilians in Ukraine as Kremlin remains defiant over Trump threats

Kyiv, July 29: Russian glide bombs and missiles struck a Ukrainian prison and a medical facility overnight, killing at least 21 people, officials said...

Justice Department files misconduct complaint against federal judge handling deportation case

Washington, Jul 29: The Justice Department on Monday filed a misconduct complaint against the federal judge who has clashed with President Donald Trump 's...

Israeli fire kills dozens in Gaza, officials say; aid delivery remains chaotic after new measures

Deir Al-Balah (Gaza Strip), Jul 29: Israeli strikes or gunfire killed at least 78 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip on Monday, including a pregnant...

Heavy rains and flooding kill at least 34 people in and near Beijing

Taishitun (China), Jul 29: Heavy rains and flooding killed 30 people in Beijing, China's capital, the country's state media reported on Tuesday, bringing the...
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