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Farhan leads Pakistan to T20 win over Sri Lanka

Pakistan's newest skipper Sahibzada Farhan hit a swashbuckling half-century to guide Pakistan to a four-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the first T20 international in Rawalpindi on Friday.

The Daily Star 10 Oct 2026 7:14 am

The Regime Is Laying a Trap for the US. Will Washington Fall for It?

As Washington pursues rare earths and action against scam networks, Myanmars military regime is positioning itself as a convenient partnerbut at what cost?

The Irrawaddy 10 Oct 2026 6:30 am

Magnitude 7.6 earthquake shakes Panama, USGS reports

Visibly shaken residents of Panama City gathered outside as they waited for news of the quakes impact on Friday (October 9, 2026)

The Hindu 10 Oct 2026 4:10 am

Hurricane Isaias lashes U.S. Gulf Coast with wind and rain hours before it comes ashore

The Category 3 storm has grown into a major hurricane the first of an unusually quiet Atlantic season and is expected to make landfall Friday night

The Hindu 10 Oct 2026 4:05 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 9 Oct 2026 11:11 pm

Government slams Vances remarks on Indian IT professionals as deeply offensive

Government reminds Trump administration that Indian professionals are skilled contributors to U.S. economy after U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance calls foreign workers indentured servants

The Hindu 9 Oct 2026 10:18 pm

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 9 Oct 2026 7:10 pm

RI plans solar powered housing pilot project

Antara News 9 Oct 2026 7:09 pm

France students plan fresh protests as UN flags concern over violence

The students have complained of absent teachers, overloaded timetables, dilapidated classrooms and buildings that cannot cope with rising temperatures

The Hindu 9 Oct 2026 5:11 pm

Regime Shuts Down Myanmar

Commerce Ministry suspends sales licenses, citing risk of substandard products and market destabilization.

The Irrawaddy 9 Oct 2026 5:06 pm

Mourinho's Real Madrid playing catch-up in Clasico countdown

Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid trail leaders Barcelona by six points as LaLiga action resumes this weekend, with Spanish football starting the countdown to the Clasico after the extended international break.

The Daily Star 9 Oct 2026 2:30 pm

Tanzid's 83 powers Tigers' flying start

Opener Tanzid Hasan Tamim struck a blistering 83 off just 71 balls as Bangladesh made a flying start on the opening day of their one-off Test against Afghanistan at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi today.

The Daily Star 9 Oct 2026 2:00 pm

More than just football: How scandal-tainted City led Manchester's rebirth

Standing behind the counter of his fish-and-chip shop near the Etihad Stadium, Sailish Parekh says the transformation of east Manchester over the past two decades has been remarkable.

The Daily Star 9 Oct 2026 1:24 pm

Meet India's feisty Gen Z protester who is taking on Modi

Neha Bora has emerged as one of the most recognisable faces from India's recent Gen Z-led protests.

BBC 9 Oct 2026 12:49 pm

One held over alleged rape of 4-yr-old in Faridpur

Accused held near crime scene and handed to police; sister files case

The Daily Star 9 Oct 2026 12:22 pm

Israel to honour Capt. Smit Machchhar with civilian heroism award

On September 30, pilot Smit Machchhar helped save the lives of 172 passengers and his fellow crew members aboard flydubai Flight 1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv

The Hindu 9 Oct 2026 12:04 pm

Idols vandalised at Kushtia temple

Miscreants damage four idols at Kumarkhali puja venue

The Daily Star 9 Oct 2026 11:56 am

Myanmar Regime Leader Says Will Take Back Migrants From Malaysia

Min Aung Hlaing pledged to accept more migrants detained in Malaysia as PM Anwar defended closer engagement with Myanmar despite concerns over the safety of returnees.

The Irrawaddy 9 Oct 2026 11:41 am

15 injured in nighttime clash between rival groups in Brahmanbaria

Two rival groups allegedly chased each other with torchlights and hurled brickbats

The Daily Star 9 Oct 2026 11:35 am

From Refuge to Repatriations: Malaysia

Prime Minister Anwars embrace of Myanmars regime chief and push to repatriate migrants have raised questions about Malaysias humanitarian commitments and domestic politics.

The Irrawaddy 9 Oct 2026 10:57 am

Toshiba Starts Mass Production of TXZ+

-Toshiba Electronic Devices

Antara News 9 Oct 2026 5:15 am

U.K. arrest two Latvians inside perimeter of RAF base housing U.S., NATO intelligence operations

The base, RAF Molesworth, which is 112 km north of London, is operated by the U.S. Air Force and is home to the NATO Intelligence Fusion Centre, which provides information to the Supreme Allied Commander in Europe

The Hindu 9 Oct 2026 5:06 am

Kurdish PKK group says Turkish state not doing enough to pursue peace process

We have withdrawn all our armed forces, both within and outside of Turkiye, that could be considered near the border, the PKK said, adding that the move was taken to prevent the government making any excuses or justifying its inadequate approach to the process

The Hindu 8 Oct 2026 11:08 pm

Fighting for our future: France high school students vow no let-up

Students have blocked entrances to hundreds of high schools across the country, with squads of riot police deployed to control the situation occasionally resulting in violent clashes

The Hindu 8 Oct 2026 11:03 pm

Investigation Finds That Former High-Ranking Uzbek Security Official Acquired UAE Citizenship

According to a OCCRP and Ozodlik investigation, Otabek Umarov, the Uzbek presidents son-in-law, obtained Emirati citizenship in 2023, while he was deputy head of the Presidential Security Service.

The Diplomat 8 Oct 2026 7:31 pm

Bangladesh make winning start

Bangladesh started their AFC U-17 Women

The Daily Star 8 Oct 2026 7:17 pm

NCT deal with DP World: Chattogram port workers give govt 3-day ultimatum for talks

Protesters announce token hunger strike and warn of intensified movement if government refuses talks

The Daily Star 8 Oct 2026 7:01 pm

CID files money laundering case against KNF chief Nathan Bom, 8 others

Probe finds alleged Tk 1.62 crore trail linked to production of 40,000 KNF uniforms

The Daily Star 8 Oct 2026 6:54 pm

Darwin heroics in the past, Shanto relishes Afghan challenge in one-off Test

Afghanistan have played Bangladesh in only two Tests, with both teams winning one each.

The Daily Star 8 Oct 2026 6:49 pm

Govt working for stable supply of Ramadan commodities: Muktadir

The minister sits with importers and traders at meeting in Ctg Chamber

The Daily Star 8 Oct 2026 6:34 pm

ASI among four detained in Barishal drug raid

Two detainees test positive as authorities prepare drug test for officer

The Daily Star 8 Oct 2026 6:33 pm

Nana Patekar helped 77 lakh farmers throughout his life

His foundation reach at more than 77 lakh farmers, 51,000 disaster-affected families and nearly 5,000 widows. The organisation

The Daily Star 8 Oct 2026 6:15 pm