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Vatican says Pope Leo to be released from the hospital on October 17, four days after lung cancer surgery

Pope Leo had the lower lobe of his right lung removed after doctors identified a suspected cancerous nodule. The surgery confirmed he had adenocarcinoma, the most common type of lung cancer

The Hindu 17 Oct 2026 4:36 pm

Coach crashes into truck in Turkey, killing 11: authorities

The coach crashed near the entry to a motorway between the city of Bursa and the seaside city of Izmir, the governor's office of the local Manisa district said on X, stating the toll

The Hindu 17 Oct 2026 4:29 pm

Pakistan has robust nuclear security regime: IAEA

She also commended Pakistans contribution to developing the skills of the nuclear security workforce, saying it had a far-reaching impact.

The Hindu 17 Oct 2026 3:58 pm

Bangladesh celebrates Durga Puja under heavy security; PM and President stress communal harmony

A total of 33,851 puja mandaps have been set up across Bangladesh this year, including 258 in the capital city Dhaka, according to the Bangladesh Puja Udjapan Parishad. The number has increased by nearly 1,500 from last year, according to BSS

The Hindu 17 Oct 2026 3:12 pm

PM orders cleanup of Azimpur govt quarters within two weeks

Tarique Rahman expresses dissatisfaction over unhygienic conditions, residents raise security concerns

The Daily Star 17 Oct 2026 2:58 pm

PM visits alma mater, urges students to help build country

At Dhaka Residential Model College, Tarique urges students to keep the country clean and green and plant more trees

The Daily Star 17 Oct 2026 2:47 pm

Trump blocking Russia sanctions a 'historic moment': Putins envoy

The Kremlin and Putin who appeared in military uniform and said Moscow intends to seize the rest of eastern Ukraine have not yet reacted to the move, which is a major diplomatic win for Russia

The Hindu 17 Oct 2026 2:14 pm

Why stop us when government supports women athletes?

While Bangladesh women's football has brought the country considerable success and international recognition, girls in some parts of the country continue to face intimidation and discrimination for playing the sport.

The Daily Star 17 Oct 2026 1:27 pm

Doctor suspended as PM catches him smoking in hospital room

Tarique Rahman ordered action against the associate professor during a surprise visit to Bangladesh Shishu Hospital and Institute

The Daily Star 17 Oct 2026 1:18 pm

Anthropic proposes law regulating AI to US lawmakers

The companys draft bill would let Washington block a models release if there is an imminent risk of killing more than 50 people or causing more than $1 billion in damages, but only with a judges approval

The Hindu 17 Oct 2026 1:12 pm

800m jobs gap looms, private capital key: World Bank

A job is not a statistic. A job is dignity, said World Bank Group President Ajay Banga

The Daily Star 17 Oct 2026 12:50 pm

Case filed over Netrokona journalist Alif murder; no arrests yet

Police, PBI, SRB and intelligence agencies working to identify perpetrators, OC says

The Daily Star 17 Oct 2026 12:11 pm

Eight crude bombs recovered in Jashore town

SRB official suspects a gang may have been planning acts of sabotage during the Durga Puja celebrations

The Daily Star 17 Oct 2026 11:54 am

U.S. lawmakers urge Rubio to question India over handling of CJP protests

In their letter,the lawmakers cited the CJP protests against then Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and the ongoing demonstrations seeking the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar as examples of alleged use of excessive forces against protesters

The Hindu 17 Oct 2026 11:10 am

Flaw in flat-track code

Since Mushtaq Ahmed became spin coach, Bangladesh

The Daily Star 17 Oct 2026 11:08 am

Pakistan says substantial forces, resources already in Saudi Arabia under defence deal

Foreign Office spokesperson Sajjad Haider Khan made the remarks at his weekly press briefing in response to a question on the growing threat posed by Yemens Houthi rebels to Saudi Arabia

The Hindu 17 Oct 2026 10:36 am

Japan protests Russias extradition requests for ICC president Tomoko Akane and eight other court staff

Japan has criticized Russias request for the extradition of the International Criminal Courts president and eight other tribunal officials from the Netherlands, where the court is based

The Hindu 17 Oct 2026 10:35 am

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Antara News 17 Oct 2026 10:29 am

PM visits hospitals, educational institutions to assess the dengue situation

The prime minister left his Gulshan residence at 9:10am for the surprise visits

The Daily Star 17 Oct 2026 10:21 am

Real Madrid say Tebas must resign over

Real Madrid demanded the resignation of LaLiga President Javier Tebas on Friday after he compared rhetoric from the club's management to the propaganda methods used by the Nazi Party in Germany.

The Daily Star 17 Oct 2026 10:00 am

Judy Shelton, Trumps Former Fed Pick, Joins Treasury as Scott Bessents Adviser

Judy Shelton previously led the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the National Endowment for Democracy

The Hindu 17 Oct 2026 9:37 am

FIFA upholds punishment for anti-Muslim chants at Spain match

The FIFA Appeal Committee has rejected a Spanish appeal against punishment for racist chants during a friendly against Egypt in March, the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) announced on Friday.

The Daily Star 17 Oct 2026 9:30 am

India student leader Neha Bora released; Abhijeet Dipke remains in custody

Bora was released on Saturday after police completed formalities under Section 65 of the Delhi Police Act

The Daily Star 17 Oct 2026 9:08 am

Tri-series puts Litton

Litton Das took over as Bangladesh

The Daily Star 17 Oct 2026 9:00 am

Miami coach unfazed as Messi set to collect prestigious award in Spain

Lionel Messi will travel to Spain next week to receive the 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Sports, but Inter Miami head coach Cristian

The Daily Star 17 Oct 2026 8:30 am

A Goddess, a home, and a culture

The article explores how Durga Puja evolved from an aristocratic, sovereign-tier spectacle initiated by figures like Raja Kangshanarayana into an inclusive, community-driven celebration that defines Bengali cultural identity.

The Daily Star 17 Oct 2026 8:00 am

Argentina to begin post-Messi era with Uruguay, Costa Rica friendlies

Argentina will begin life in the post-Lionel Messi era with friendlies against Uruguay and Costa Rica during the final FIFA international window of the year in November.

The Daily Star 17 Oct 2026 7:57 am

Death toll from Russian bus strike in eastern Ukraine jumps to 30: authorities

The governor's office said public transport had been suspended

The Hindu 17 Oct 2026 6:38 am

El Nino rains flood South America, sending residents fleeing and cattle swimming

More rain is on the way. Uruguayan officials have warned that the country's drenched northwest will get its heaviest rain of the year in the coming months

The Hindu 17 Oct 2026 6:36 am

Yemens Houthis say struck Riyadh airport, other Saudi sites

The fighting in Yemen has become the most active front in the West Asia war in recent weeks, displacing more than 1,84,000 people, the United Nations says, and deepening the conflict that has engulfed the wider region.

The Hindu 17 Oct 2026 6:14 am

A thousand slogans echoed here - but it could be the end for iconic Delhi protest site

Jantar Mantar, an 18th Century site almost synonymous with demonstrations in Delhi, has been denotified as a protest site.

BBC 17 Oct 2026 6:11 am

'If we play good cricket, why not?': Litton backs Tigers to go all the way in tri-series

If we play good cricket, why not? Newly appointed ODI captain Litton Das fell back on the age-old wisdom that Bangladesh players so often reach for in press conferences when asked to predict positive outcomes. In this case, the question was whether Bangladesh could go all the way and become ch

The Daily Star 17 Oct 2026 1:41 am

White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia let go just days into role

Donald Trump said he had told her to reconsider the job following public scrutiny

The Hindu 17 Oct 2026 12:13 am

U.S. midterms Donald Trumps test, Indias stakes

The midterm elections will test the U.S. Presidents leadership, congressional control and the future of India relations

The Hindu 16 Oct 2026 11:45 pm

China says ready to address each others concerns after FM Sitharaman flags trade barriers

Reacting to Indias trade deficit with China crossing $100 billion in the first nine months, Nirmala Sitharaman said the growing trade imbalance and persistent restrictions on market access for Indian products remained major concerns, despite years of engagement with Beijing

The Hindu 16 Oct 2026 11:11 pm

Iran's military says oil tanker on fire in Gulf of Oman

Tehran had said non-compliant vessels in the zone would face sanctions, without explicitly threatening military action against them.

The Hindu 16 Oct 2026 10:30 pm

Maresca says Man City 'more together' after financial charges

Enzo Maresca believes Manchester City are more together after the club was found guilty of over 100 breaches of Premier League financial rules.

The Daily Star 16 Oct 2026 10:00 pm

Madarganj 100MW solar project stalled over unpaid bills

Contractor says Tk 212 crore remains outstanding, while nearly Tk 200 crore worth of work has been cut from the revised project scope

The Daily Star 16 Oct 2026 9:43 pm

45th BCS candidates omitted from gazette threaten Shahbagh protest tomorrow

Protesters set Saturday morning deadline for revised appointment gazette

The Daily Star 16 Oct 2026 9:14 pm

Hillary Clinton honours Muhammad Yunus for decades of empowering women

Yunus receives Hillary Rodham Clinton Award

The Daily Star 16 Oct 2026 8:35 pm

Jamaat dissolves Cumilla city unit following October 14 incident

Party places unit under central supervision and forms committee to investigate what happened at its office

The Daily Star 16 Oct 2026 8:26 pm

Raphinha set for return as Barcelona face crucial week

The Catalans boast a 100 percent record in all competitions this season but face a tough test in La Liga in Seville against third-placed Betis.

The Daily Star 16 Oct 2026 8:22 pm

Mohammedan maintain perfect start

Title contenders Mohammedan SC moved to the joint top of the Bangladesh Football League standings after securing their third straight win with a 2-0 victory over PWD SC at Shaheed Miraj-Tapan Stadium in Manikganj today.

The Daily Star 16 Oct 2026 8:16 pm

'Falklands issue was a special ingredient': Lautaro lifts lid on Argentina

Lautaro Martinez has revealed how Argentina

The Daily Star 16 Oct 2026 8:15 pm

Pakistan criticises Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's warning of stronger response to future terror attacks

Pakistan rejects and condemns the Indian Defence Minister's provocative remarks..., Foreign Office spokesperson Sajjad Haider Khan said

The Hindu 16 Oct 2026 8:14 pm

5 more die with measles-like symptoms

DGHS reports 1,164 new suspected measles and 46 new confirmed cases in 24 hours

The Daily Star 16 Oct 2026 7:40 pm

Crowd detains RU student after car crash kills rickshaw-puller in Rajshahi

Police confirm the student was in the driver

The Daily Star 16 Oct 2026 7:06 pm

Saudi airport restrictions disrupt travel for 16,620 passengers

Of the 107 affected flights, 44 were direct services

The Daily Star 16 Oct 2026 6:53 pm

SRB says 92 cocktails, suspected gunpowder recovered in Chapainawabganj

Force says the cache included explosives-making equipment and is investigating how the items came to be stored there

The Daily Star 16 Oct 2026 6:19 pm

Migrant boat sinks off coast of Gambia, at least 12 dead

Rescue operations continue after boat capsizes off west African coast

The Daily Star 16 Oct 2026 5:46 pm