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63 Killed, 182 Wounded as Powerful Explosion Tears Through Wedding Hall in Kabul
The explosion came just as the US and the Taliban are widely expected to sign off on a deal that would see American troops begin to depart Afghanistan in return for secur
US condemns 'barbaric' terror attack at wedding hall in Kabul
US condemns 'barbaric' terror attack at wedding hall in Kabul
US President Trump does not want to do business with China’s Huawei
Accusations Against Plácido Domingo Divide the Opera World
Reports of sexual harassment against one of opera’s most revered stars have brought opposing reactions from singers, and continents.
Her Ex-Boyfriend Killed Her Mother. Will the U.S. Offer a Refuge?
Violence against women is driving an exodus of migrants from Central America, but the Trump administration is determined to deny them asylum.
One Minute It Was an Afghan Wedding. The Next, a Funeral for 63.
In Afghanistan’s protracted war, weddings were one place of celebration without guilt. On Saturday, a bomber destroyed that exception.
Sunday's turnout showed that the movement still has broad-based support despite the ugly scenes witnessed in recent days when protesters occupied the Chinese-ruled city's
UN appeals for more help to alleviate Venezuela refugee crisis
UN appeals for more help to alleviate Venezuela refugee crisis
3 killed following riot between soccer fans in Honduras
3 killed following riot between soccer fans in Honduras
Over 20 killed in oil tanker explosion in west Uganda
Over 20 killed in oil tanker explosion in west Uganda
UN chief condemns bomb attack on wedding ceremony in Kabul
UN chief condemns bomb attack on wedding ceremony in Kabul
In Doaba region, people in 163 villages are reluctant to evacuate
Crack Cocaine Makes a Paris Neighborhood ‘Hell’ for Users and Residents
Five squalid acres at the edge of the city are home to France’s largest open-air crack market — an “apocalyptic situation,” the local police chief says.
China Pressures Business Over Hong Kong. Workers Get Caught in the Middle.
Beijing wants global companies to back its power over the city, even as their workers join protests calling for greater say in the fate of their home.
Swachh China: Trash cans with facial ID and reward points
Egyptian Sought in F.B.I. Qaeda Query Says He Has Nothing to Hide
“I love American people,” said Mohamed Ahmed El Sayed Ahmed Ibrahim, an Egyptian living in Brazil who was named on a most-wanted bulletin.
Seized Iranian Tanker Leaves Gibraltar, Despite U.S. Demand
The ship’s departure raised hopes that Iran, in turn, would relinquish a British tanker it seized in what appeared to be retaliation.
Jordan summons Israeli envoy over Temple Mount 'violations'
Jordan summons Israeli envoy over Temple Mount 'violations'
Blackface, Staple of Arab Comedy, Faces Surge of Criticism
The racist comedy trope, unacceptable in the West, is alive and well in mainstream Arab media.
Karachi-based Cable Network seized for broadcasting Indian channels
Karachi-based Cable Network seized for broadcasting Indian channels
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's misstep in dealing with Prince William and Kate Middleton
There have been reports of an alleged feud brewing between Meghan and Kate, and it looks like Prince Harry's recent comments may have re-ignited that alleged feud.
Migrant Ship Stranded Off Italy in ‘Crisis,’ Aid Group Says
Open Arms said desperate migrants had leapt into the sea to make it ashore and had to be rescued, even as Spain and France offered to take them in.
Mohanlal to fund kids' education of UAE expat killed in Kerala floods
Razak died after rescuing two children, including his son, who were trapped in the floodwaters in Kerala.
Dubai businessman pays for Kerala flood hero's trip to UAE
The businessman offered him and his family an all-expenses paid trip after seeing his act of kindness.
Am I entitled for bonus, leave salary after resignation in UAE?
An employee is entitled for annual leave salaries on the number of annual leave days which was not availed by him.
Legal view: Can I re-enter UAE after being deported?
You may grant a power of attorney to any person of your choice residing in the UAE to check if there is a lifetime ban on you entering the UAE.
2 trapped inside cave in Poland
More than two dozen rescue workers are battling to save two cavers trapped in a cavern in Poland’s Tatra Mountains, the mountain rescue service says, after a narrow tun
Porsche's Nazi car fails to sell amid biggest blunder in recent auctions
The auction for the Type 64 was terminated in minutes, after no bids above $17 million appeared in the room
IS claims Afghanistan wedding blast
The Islamic State militant group claims responsibility for a suicide blast at a wedding reception in Afghanistan that killed 63 people, underlining the dangers the countr
What no-deal Brexit means for Britain: Shortage of fuel, food and medicine
A government source blamed the leak on an unnamed former minister who wanted to influence negotiations with the EU
Arun Jaitley remains in critical stage at AIIMS
Jaitley was admitted on August 9 after he complained of uneasiness and weakness.
Afghan govt postpones Independence Day celebration following Kabul attack
Afghan govt postpones Independence Day celebration following Kabul attack
Defence Minister's remark on PoK reflective of India's predicament after abrogating Article 370: Pakistan
‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit’ animator Richard Williams passes away
Richard Williams, the Canadian-British animator who worked on the bouncing cartoon bunny in Who Framed Roger Rabbit, passed away at the age of 86.
“Hip hop changed the course of my life” – Black Zang
The presence of hip hop culture in the Bangladeshi music industry was not as prevalent even a decade ago. However, the scene has changed drastically over the years. Asifu
Samsara Art Festival (SAF) simultaneously features visual art and music. Aiming to create an interactive and diverse artistic realm within a public sphere, the festival s
Zahir Raihan: The unparalleled legend
Zahir Raihan is a name synonymous with the Golden Age of cinema in Bangladesh. Even though the legendary Freedom Figher lived only 37 years before his untimely death, his
‘Mayaboti’ to release on September 13
Arun Chowdhury’s Mayaboti is set to release nationwide on September 13. The film stars celebrated actors Nusrat Imrose Tisha and Yash Rohan in lead roles.
English dept ex-students’ reunion held
It was a special occasion for the former students of 2004-’05 batch of the English department of Brahmanbaria Government College (BGC) as they joined their first ever r
Launch service operators have been accused of overcharging passengers departing Patuakhali’s Rangabali upazila for Dhaka after Eid.
Flash flood triggered by rain damages fish enclosures, crops
Heavy downpour from Friday midnight to Saturday noon flooded low-lying areas of three municipalities and nine upazilas of Bagerhat and caused damage to fish enclosures an
Hong Kong Protests: Thousands flood streets
Hundreds of thousands of anti-government protesters joined a mass rally in Hong Kong yesterday, filling major thoroughfares in heavy rain in the eleventh week of what hav
Bodies of Bangladeshis killed in Kolkata accident arrive
The bodies of two Bangladeshis, who were killed in a road accident on Saturday in Kolkata, were brought to the country through Benapole immigration check post yesterday n
Post-flood rehabilitation a far cry
The flood waters of Pachil village in Sirajganj’s Shahzadpur upazila have started to recede. But that does not matter to Ahed Ali. The furious Jamuna has devoured his h
With thousands of shanties razed in Friday’s fire at Mirpur’s Chalantika, rehabilitation of thousands of people rendered homeless has become a major challenge.
After the Indian Supreme Court recently rejected the Indian central and Assamese governments’ plea for sample re-verification of names included in the National Register
FR Tower: Owner held for flouting building code
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) yesterday arrested one of the owners of Banani FR Tower, Tasvir Ul Islam, in connection with a case filed over his alleged involvemen
India restricts movement in Kashmir again
Indian authorities reimposed restrictions on movement in major parts of Kashmir’s biggest city, Srinagar, yesterday after violent overnight clashes between residents an
Digital land administration is the need of the hour
Bangladesh is the most densely packed human domicile in the world among nations having more than 10 million people. With more than 1,100 men, women and children per squar
