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Rodri out, Fernandez in at City?

Manchester City may have already identified their preferred successor to Rodri, with Enzo Fernandez emerging as the name new head coach Enzo Maresca reportedly wants to bring to the Etihad.

The Daily Star 7 Aug 2026 12:13 pm

Dhaka-Mymensingh rail link snapped after 5 coaches derail

Passengers stranded at different stations

The Daily Star 7 Aug 2026 11:41 am

Assailants fire at Noakhali BNP leader, his close associate gets shot

Two gunmen, wearing helmets, arrived on motorcycle and opened fire targeting the BNP leader in Chowmuhani market

The Daily Star 7 Aug 2026 11:35 am

Four dead, 15 injured in Thailand school shooting: deputy minister

Injured students were not hurt by gunfire but as they were trying to flee, he says

The Daily Star 7 Aug 2026 11:10 am

Argentina, Mexico back Infantino's leadership

Mexico and Argentina's football associations have thrown their support behind FIFA President Gianni Infantino, as the world soccer chief faces a fierce backlash over a now-abandoned proposal to sell off some of the commercial rights to the World Cup.

The Daily Star 7 Aug 2026 11:05 am

Injury worry over Shubman Gill ahead of Galle Test

India have been dealt a blow with news that skipper Shubman Gill is nursing a finger injury ahead of the first Test against Sri Lanka.

The Daily Star 7 Aug 2026 10:42 am

Eight killed in Sylhet bus collision

Several injured; police at the spot

The Daily Star 7 Aug 2026 10:20 am

Barcelona snub game in Morocco over Cueta migrant influx

Barcelona on Thursday said they would not contest a friendly in Tangiers due to uncertainty, a week after an unprecedented migrant rush from Morocco to Spain's territory of Ceuta.

The Daily Star 7 Aug 2026 10:11 am

My plan A, B and C is Scaloni: Tapia backs World Cup-winning coach to stay

Speaking to TyC Sports, Tapia said he hopes Scaloni will extend his contract, stressing that the 48-year-old coach is his plan A, B and C for the Argentina job.

The Daily Star 7 Aug 2026 10:08 am

UEFA maintains boycott threat as African confederation backs Infantino

The 56-year-old Swiss official has also been criticised by South American body CONMEBOL. But he did get backing from the Confederation of African Football (CAF).

The Daily Star 7 Aug 2026 9:16 am

Shooting takes place at school in Thailand, officials say

The police identified the perpetrator as a student; there were no further details provided

The Hindu 7 Aug 2026 9:14 am

Labuschagne feeling fresh ahead of Bangladesh Test series

Labuschagne hasn't scored a Test century in more than three years despite some good contributions during Australia's 4-1 Ashes series triumph over England at the start of the year, but the former No.1 ranked Test batter believes he is not far away from regaining his touch and is targeting a strong showing during the upcoming home series with Bangladesh.

The Daily Star 7 Aug 2026 8:59 am

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan to sign defence pact on Friday: sources

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to meet Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Jeddah

The Daily Star 7 Aug 2026 8:00 am

Meta ordered to pay US state $567 mn to abate 'public nuisance' and child harm

Meta was previously ordered to pay $375mn in damages to New Mexico in March when a jury found the company liable for making children vulnerable to predators on its platforms

The Daily Star 7 Aug 2026 7:52 am

Mohammedan capitalise on rivals

Mohammedan will begin their pre-season preparation at the Dhanmondi Club ground after Wednesday

The Daily Star 7 Aug 2026 7:30 am

Is the new (pricier) Pixel 11 series still a good value compared to Samsung's Galaxy phones?

The Pixel 11 may cost more, but Google's software could still make it a better value than Samsung's phones.

ZDNet 6 Aug 2026 11:15 pm

6 must-have travel gadgets, according to industry experts

We asked several experts in the travel industry to share their top picks for gadgets that help them on the go.

ZDNet 6 Aug 2026 10:44 pm

BRIN says ANG technology could cut LPG subsidies

Antara News 6 Aug 2026 10:05 pm

UEFA maintains World Cup boycott threat despite FIFA push to end internal turmoil

European soccer's governing body UEFA stressed that its key conditions for a return to FIFA competitions had not been met.

The Daily Star 6 Aug 2026 10:04 pm

Israel charges settler in killing of Palestinian activist in West Bank

It was the first such indictment since the outbreak of the Gaza war in 2023

The Daily Star 6 Aug 2026 9:40 pm

Power shortages threaten Khulna

Frequent power outages across southwestern Bangladesh are pushing the country

The Daily Star 6 Aug 2026 9:32 pm

Israel schools the world on preventing hospital catastrophes during war

This, after the country has been condemned for the hundreds of healthcare units it has struck in Gaza after October 7, 2023

The Hindu 6 Aug 2026 9:06 pm

NCP demands Indian envoy be summoned over Hasina

Asif Mahmud accuses India of using the ousted prime minister as a

The Daily Star 6 Aug 2026 8:47 pm

Universities launch probes into teachers accused of pro-AL activities

Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Chittagong University, Jagannath University and Islamic University form inquiry committees

The Daily Star 6 Aug 2026 8:41 pm

Real Madrid or Barcelona: Where will Rodri go?

According to a BBC Sport report, Manchester City midfielder Rodri is facing one of the biggest decisions of his career, with both Real Madrid and Barcelona ready to pounce if he decides against extending his stay at the Etihad Stadium.

The Daily Star 6 Aug 2026 8:11 pm

Govt to go for direct purchase of eight LNG cargoes

Two cargoes each will be procured from four international companies: Blackcube International Ltd (UK), Global Fuel Supplies Pte Ltd (Australia), Plentitude Energy Sdn Bhd (Malaysia) and Maxwell International SPC (Oman)

The Daily Star 6 Aug 2026 8:11 pm

Law to protect men: High Court rejects writ petition

Petitioners sought legislation against the alleged misuse of laws protecting women and children; lawyer says an appeal will be filed

The Daily Star 6 Aug 2026 8:07 pm

Zafar Iqbal, ex-DU VC Maksud Kamal likely to face charges over July Uprising

ICT prosecutor says investigation into the two academics

The Daily Star 6 Aug 2026 7:58 pm

Govt to distribute vitamin-enriched 6 rice varieties in 300 upazilas

Some 9.90 lakh tonnes of rice will be distributed to 55 lakh rural poor and extremely poor families across the country.

The Daily Star 6 Aug 2026 7:44 pm

Indian visa scam alert: High Commission warns applicants in Bangladesh

Applicants urged not to pay money or share personal and financial information with unsolicited callers

The Daily Star 6 Aug 2026 7:33 pm

There's a lot of unknowns going in, says Hazlewood on Darwin Test

With over 400 games of professional cricket under his belt, Josh Hazlewood has a vast knowledge about the strengths and weaknesses of many of the world's best batters.

The Daily Star 6 Aug 2026 7:15 pm

6 more die with measles-like symptoms, combined toll reaches 860

DGHS reports 733 new suspected measles and 85 confirmed cases in 24 hours

The Daily Star 6 Aug 2026 7:07 pm

Govt drafts revised policy to formalise gold trade

Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir today asked all relevant government agencies and stakeholders to submit written feedback on the draft Gold Policy 2018 (Revised) 2026 by August 9

The Daily Star 6 Aug 2026 6:41 pm

AI failed to properly patch software flaws 74% of the time, 1Password's study warns

We might be eager to thread AI into every area of our cybersecurity defenses, but new research reveals why we should pull back.

ZDNet 6 Aug 2026 6:15 pm

Taught by AI pioneers, Stanford's free online course takes you far beyond ChatGPT

Most AI courses teach today's tools, but this free Stanford classic by Peter Norvig and Sebastian Thrun dives into the deeper foundational ideas you need to truly understand artificial intelligence.

ZDNet 6 Aug 2026 6:15 pm

Google's new Ask Maps features may be more exciting than the upcoming Pixel drop

Google announced several upgrades to Ask Maps, allowing users to order food and find hotels with fewer clicks.

ZDNet 6 Aug 2026 6:00 pm

Shopping festivals help sustain consumer spending: Ministry

The Trade Ministry said shopping festival programs are among the strategic collaborative efforts to help sustain ...

Antara News 6 Aug 2026 5:37 pm

Bali governor designates five low-emission zones for sustainability

Bali Governor Wayan Koster has designated five low-emission zones on the island as part of an effort to enhance the ...

Antara News 6 Aug 2026 5:08 pm

Indonesia permits large pesantrens run their own MBG kitchens

The Indonesian government announced a decision to allow boarding religious schools with more than 1,000 students to ...

Antara News 6 Aug 2026 4:29 pm

Envision Energy Secures Its Largest 200 MW Nearshore Wind Project in Vietnam with REE Energy

Envision Energy, a global leader in green technology, has secured its largest wind project in Vietnam with REE Energy, ...

Antara News 6 Aug 2026 4:22 pm

Indonesia's Free Health Check uncover 1 million new hypertension cases

The 2026 Free Health Check (CKG) program has detected approximately one million new cases of hypertension among 9.2 ...

Antara News 6 Aug 2026 4:22 pm

Indonesia EV incentive scheme to focus on domestic high-value products

The Industry Ministry has confirmed that forthcoming government incentives for electric vehicles (EVs) will strictly ...

Antara News 6 Aug 2026 4:16 pm

Cathay United Bank and Indovina Bank Bring Together Business Leaders

Cathay United Bank Ho Chi Minh City Branch (CUBHCM), in collaboration with Indovina Bank Ltd. (IVB), hosted the ...

Antara News 6 Aug 2026 4:16 pm

Govt suspends aid for 1.49 mln recipients linked to online gambling

The Ministry of Social Affairs has suspended 1,494,652 beneficiary families (KPM) of the Basic Food Assistance Program ...

Antara News 6 Aug 2026 3:47 pm

Indonesia's PSSI endorses Gianni Infantino for another FIFA term

The Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) has voiced support for Gianni Infantinos bid for reelection as FIFA ...

Antara News 6 Aug 2026 3:41 pm

Protests grow in Jharkhand over alleged exam irregularities

The protesters demand that an exam held in April be cancelled and a federal agency investigate alleged irregularities in other tests.

BBC 6 Aug 2026 3:00 pm

Watch: Iran , Oman reach understanding on shipping route through Strait of Hormuz

Iran and Oman have reached an understanding on the geographic coordinates for a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, Irans Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on August 5.

The Hindu 6 Aug 2026 1:08 pm

Indonesia expands child-friendly spaces to support mental health

Indonesia is expanding child-friendly spaces and strengthening inter-ministerial cooperation to address rising mental ...

Antara News 6 Aug 2026 12:45 pm

Govt readies weather modification to aid Bromo wildfire response

The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) is preparing a weather modification operation as an additional measure ...

Antara News 6 Aug 2026 12:39 pm

Indonesia pushes stronger STEM education to cut skills gap

Indonesia's manpower minister called for stronger science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education ...

Antara News 6 Aug 2026 12:37 pm

Building the Future of Research and Technology: Construction of the L-SSIT Building at Udayana University Reaches 47.11% Completion

Jakarta (ANTARA)- Construction of the Smart System and Integrated Technologies (L-SSIT) Laboratory Building at ...

Antara News 6 Aug 2026 12:30 pm

ESDM Ministry records Rp138.4 trillion in non-tax revenue in 2025

TheEnergy and Mineral Resources Ministry (ESDM) recorded Rp138.40 trillion (around US$7.7 billion) in non-tax ...

Antara News 6 Aug 2026 12:29 pm

Indonesia calls for global unity against Israeli violations

Indonesia called on the international community to unite against what it described as Israel's escalating actions ...

Antara News 6 Aug 2026 12:14 pm

Village cooperatives to spearhead commodity downstreaming: Minister

The government intends the Red and White Village Cooperatives (KDMP) program to help rural regions strengthen their ...

Antara News 6 Aug 2026 12:09 pm

Public Service Agency promotes new funding model for conservation

Minister of Forestry Raja Juli Antoni stated that three national parks officially designated as Public Service Agencies ...

Antara News 6 Aug 2026 11:05 am

Ministry enhances training, job access for persons with disabilities

The Ministry of Manpower reaffirmed its commitment to fostering a more inclusive employment framework for persons with ...

Antara News 6 Aug 2026 10:53 am

Indonesia seeks stronger IP protection for export growth

Trade Minister Budi Santoso said Indonesia must strengthen intellectual property (IP) protection for high value-added ...

Antara News 6 Aug 2026 10:48 am

Finance Ministry to take 60 pct stake in Jakarta-Bandung HSR operator

Indonesia's Finance Ministry is set to acquire a 60 percent stake in PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia-China (KCIC), ...

Antara News 6 Aug 2026 10:47 am

West Jakarta Police raid drug factory, seize Rp119 bln in narcotics

West Jakarta Police have busted a drug factory linked to an international syndicate, seizing narcotics and production ...

Antara News 6 Aug 2026 10:04 am

Indonesia plans national music museum to preserve legacies

Culture Minister Fadli Zon unveiled plans to establish the Indonesian Music Museum in Bandung, West Java, as part of ...

Antara News 6 Aug 2026 10:03 am

Connecting the World to New Opportunities - Guangzhou Nansha Builds a New Ecosystem for Cross-Border Trade

Recently, seven journalists from leading media from APEC member economies visited Guangdong as part of the APEC China ...

Antara News 6 Aug 2026 9:50 am

Yili Group Drives Innovation and Collaboration for a Sustainable Global Dairy Ecosystem at the 2026 World Dairy Congress

The 2026 World Dairy Congress officially commenced on August 1 in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia. Hosted by Yili Group, the ...

Antara News 6 Aug 2026 9:32 am

Hainan economic, trade delegation visits Thailand, Indonesia to enhance cooperation

Aneconomic and trade delegation from Hainan Province, China,wrapped up a five-day visit to Thailand and ...

Antara News 6 Aug 2026 9:18 am

Cooperatives can drive skilled worker exports: Deputy minister

Deputy Cooperatives Minister Farida Farichah underscored Indonesian cooperatives potential to produce skilled ...

Antara News 6 Aug 2026 8:31 am

West Asia LIVE: Oil prices slip as Iran-Oman talks fuel hopes for U.S.-Iran peace deal

Iran said on Wednesday (August 5, 2026) it is in the final stage of drafting an agreement with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz

The Hindu 6 Aug 2026 8:12 am

5.3-magnitude earthquake jolts West Java's southern coast

A 5.3-magnitude earthquake jolted the southern coast of West Java on Wednesday evening, prompting local disaster ...

Antara News 6 Aug 2026 7:40 am