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Bangladesh has elected Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) veteran Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir as its 23rd President on Thursday. Alamgir secured 255 votes in the presidential election held at the Jatiya Sangsad ( Bangladesh's Parliament), defeating Oli Ahmed, who received 88 votes.A total of 343 lawmakers participated in the election, which was conducted between 2 pm and 5 pm local time under the supervision of Chief Election Commissioner ASM Nasir Uddin. The Chief Election Commissioner subseque

US President Donald Trump has said he would be meeting North Korea's Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un later this year in an apparent move aimed at defusing the tensions between Washington and Pyongyang.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly planning to move back to the UK nearly six years after stepping down as senior working members of the British royal family and relocating to California with their...

The US national debt has surpassed a record USD 40 trillion, marking an unprecedented milestone driven by rising defence spending, major social programmes such as Social Security and Medicare, and mounting interest payments on the federal deficit.

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) warned countries against providing any financial or logistical assistance to Iran, saying they would be subjected to remendous economic consequences and describing the ongoing military action against the Islamic Republic as most crushing economic operation ever taken against any country.

Pakistan on Wednesday (August 19) summoned US Charg dAffaires Natalie Baker and lodged a 'strong demarche' after US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor described Jammu and Kashmir as an 'important part of India' during his visit to Srinagar.

An Indian-origin couple in their 50s were killed on the spot after the light aircraft they were travelling in crashed at a remote location in northern Wales, according to the police.The deceased have been identified...

The Pakistani government on Wednesday (August 19) challenged the Supreme Court order to shift jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan to a private hospital of his choice for medical treatment. The office of the chief commissioner in Islamabad filed a review petition, seeking a review or withdrawal ofthe order.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced Wednesday that it had suspended all trade, commercial, and financial dealings with Iran, citing growing regional tensions and security concerns as Abu Dhabiaccused Tehran of firing ballistic missiles around...

In its first such warning in months, the UAE has alerted residents of a 'potential missile threat' and urged them to remain in safe places. The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) said in a statement on X that the country's air defence systems had detected a missile threat targeting the UAE.

Indian Army chief General Dhiraj Seth on Tuesday met Nepal Prime Minister and Defence Minister Balendra Shah and discussed issues of mutual interest and ways to strengthen military ties between the two neighbours.Indian Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava was also present at the meeting held at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers in Singha Durbar amid unease in ties between the two neighbours.

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (August 18) posted an image of a map labelling the Strait of Hormuz as a 'new US territory' amid ongoing tensions with Iran over the strategic waterway. The post comes as Iran continues to restrict navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial maritime route for global energy shipments.

Pakistan's top court has ordered that the former Prime Minister Imran Khan should be moved to a private hospital amid concerns over his deteriorating health.

Pakistan has issued a strict advisory to its Hajj pilgrims travelling to Saudi Arabia, warning them against begging, pickpocketing, illegal ways of collecting money. The Pakistani Embassy in Saudi Arabia urged the country's Hajj pilgrims to comply with laws and Saudi visa rules through its AI-generated video shared on social media handle - X.

US President Donald Trump has lauded India's electoral system to strengthen his case for introducing mandatory voter identification requirements in the United States. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said India's Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh...

Two doctors from Mumbai are set to receive Pakistan's highest civilian honour for a decision they made nearly eight decades ago that was kept away from the public eye. Dr Jal Ratanji Patel and Dr...

US President Donald Trump on Monday (August 17) warned Oman against becoming involved in any agreement with Iran over control of the Strait of Hormuz, saying the United States would 'bomb the s*** out of them' if Muscat interferes.

US President Donald Trump on Monday welcomed the trilateral defence pact between Saudi Arabia, Trkiye and Pakistan and said the agreement highlights how countries are finally progressing to 'defend themselves' in a 'meaningful way'.

A Russian missile and drone barrage on Ukraine's Kryvyi Rih, the hometown of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has hit the ArcelorMittal steel plant, killing two people and injuring 14 others, according to Ukrainian officials. The attack also damaged key production facilities at one of the country's biggest steelmakers.

US President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to substantially reduce planned joint military exercises with South Korea, just as the annual drills were set to begin. Trump linked the decision to his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and also criticised South Korea for declining to support US efforts to denuclearise Iran.

Ahead of his likely visit to India, Bangladesh on Sunday said it wants New Delhi needs to create a conducive environment for Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's possible visit, local media reported. The statement from Dhaka came amid uncertainties over Tariq Rahman's visit to New Delhi for the BRICS summit on September 12-13. It should be noted that Rahman met Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi last week , and sought former prime minister Sheikh Hasina's extradition to Bangladesh. But there was

As the conflict in the Middle East continues, Iran has alleged that three of its pilot are being held by Qatar after being captured following their ejection from their aircraft, a claim that was immediately rejected by Doha.

Iran and Oman have struck deal over a safe route for vessels transiting through the critical Strait of Hormuz, as the former's conflict with the United States (US) continues to drag on. The development follows after President Donald Trump said Washington will declare the Hormuz a US territory.

Another strong earthquake of 6.8-magnitude hit Indonesia's northern Sumatra hours after a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off eastern Indonesia early on Saturday, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ).The early morning quake of 7.7 magnitude left at least 38 people dead, with authorities fearing that the count could rise.

Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is likely to visit India between August 20 and 25, with actual dates for his India tour being discussed between Dhaka and New Delhi, reported The Daily Star quoting sources. The development follows after Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi met PM Narendra Modi on August 11. Both sides have been interested in a bilateral visit, but the schedule was an issue. After weighing various schedules, the top officials of both countries have come c

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will travel to New Delhi next month to attend the upcoming Brics Summit. News agency ANI reported citing sources that Pezeshkian will take part in the Brics Summit, which will be held in the national capital in September. The visit of the Iranian President assumes significance as India will host the 18th Brics Summit under its 2026 chairship. It is significant to note that India will host the summit under the theme, Building for Resilience, Innovation, Coopera

The United States (US) has lost around 45 of its MQ-9 Reaper surveillance and strike drones during its over five-month long conflict with Iran, according to a report by the Washington Post . However, not all of them were shot down and some crashed after losing communication with their operators.

The United States is preparing to deploy the aircraft carrier USS George Washington to the Middle East, where it will replace the USS Abraham Lincoln amid growing concerns over the impact of the Lincoln's prolonged...

Oin a significant development, the UK recorded its hottest day of the year on Thursday as temperature has hit 38.1 degrees Celsius (100.6 degrees Fahrenheit) in west London, the national weather service said, as an...

A senior Iranian official on Thursday (August 13) rejected US President Donald Trump's claims over American control of the Strait of Hormuz, asserting that the strategically important maritime passage remains under Tehran's jurisdiction.

In yet another incident that has exposed Pakistan and proved that the country remains a safe haven for terrorists, a former minister was recently seen sharing a stage with Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists and issuing threats...

Multiple reports of sailors attempting to jump overboard from the USS Abraham Lincoln have raised concerns about the mental health and well-being of crew members during the aircraft carrier's prolonged deployment in the Middle East due to the US-Iran war .

An Indian-origin teenager has been charged in Massachusetts, the United States (US), for murdering his younger brother and mother, said officials on Wednesday (local time). The teenager has been identified as 17-year-old Arjun Aravind, who is a resident of Acton.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt will step down from her position by the end of this month, US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday (local time). 28-year-old Leavitt is the youngest ever US presidential top spokesperson and has been known as a strong supporter of Trump, who has kept defending the US President fiercely media briefings.

While multiple reports have surfaced that Donald Trump is considering stopping all hostilities against Iran if it decides to reopen the Strait of Hormuz , a top Iranian military official has said the Middle East nation could prolong the conflict with the United States (US) until the 80-year-old Republican president is out of office.

A major controversy erupted in Pakistan after reports circulated claiming that jailed former prime minister Imran Khan had died in custody. The Pakistan Army has rejected the claim, while journalist Wajahat Saeed Khan, who initially...

The Indian sports ministry has suspended the recognition of the Table Tennis Federation of India. The ministry cited governance deficiencies as the reason behind the move.

A senior Pakistani journalist, Wajahat S Khan, has made a major claim that jailed former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has died inside Adiala Jail. Khan reportedly made the claim citing sources within the Pakistani government and military, alleging that Imran Khan died in jail and that this was the reason authorities were not allowing people to meet him.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday offered the Opposition a 24-hour window to hold a discussion in Parliament to break the logjam , saying he was ready to answer all their questions. Shah said he would remain present in the House from 3 pm on Wednesday until 3 pm on Thursday to participate in the discussion.

Amit Shah speaks on Parliament logjam: 'Ready to speak on any issue, Opposition running from discussion' More to follow...

US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have a very good working ties and would resolve issues concerning the Russian-oil-related tariff, White House Trade Adviser Peter Navarro told ANI. Navarro's comments came days after the US Senate passed legislation allowing Trump to impose 100 per cent tariffs on goods from countries that purchase Russian oil.

Trumpadmits to switching planes in Turkey due to Iranian assassination threat: 'I go by the Secret Service'.

A Syrian court on Tuesday sentenced ousted President Bashar Assad to death in absentia over crimes against humanity and war crimes committed during Syrias 14-year conflict, which is estimated to have claimed around half a million lives.

A Chinese Long March 7A rocket carrying the ChinaSat-4B satellite exploded shortly after liftoff from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in southern China on Monday, according to a Reuters report. Footage circulating on social media...

US President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt during his visit to Turkey last month by secretly switching aircraft and hiding in a catering container beforeleaving the country in a smallerC-32A jet after initially arriving on an older Boeing 747-8 Air Force One.

A US court has dismissed with prejudice the criminal charges against Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani, his nephew Sagar Adani and former Adani Green Energy CEO Vneet Jaain, bringing an end to nearly two years of proceedings in an alleged bribery and securities-fraud case .

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday killing at least 132 people, injuring hundreds and causing dozens of buildings to collapse in several cities, CNN reported quoting the Colombian Association of Capital Cities. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS) and Colombia's counterpart, the quake occurred at a depth of around 66 miles (107 kilometres). The powerful tremor was also felt across the border in neighbouring Ecuador.

Donald Trump on Tuesday rejected Iran's demand for compensation for damage caused by US and Israeli strikes during the ongoing conflict , instead demanding thatTehran should be paying the US andbe held accountable for deaths and injuries linked to its attacks.

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least two people and causing dozens of buildings to collapse in several cities. The strong tremors trapped people under debris, left several others injured and triggered evacuations in areas as far away as the capital Bogota. The earthquake struck San Jose Del Palmar, a community of around 4,800 people in Colombia's Choco region, which is located nearly 250 miles (400 kilometres) west of Bogota.According to the US

Former Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) chief Mohsen Rezaee has been appointed by Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei as his representative to Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), a decree published on Sunday said. He will replace Mohammad Baqir Zolghadr, who took up leadership of the council in March.