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Nations commit to get nature goals back on track

Delegates cheered as the crucial texts were approved in overtime but the celebrations were tempered by acrimonious debates and limited progress on some of the toughest issues.

The Daily Star 31 Oct 2026 9:26 am

10 Bangladeshi women return after serving three years in Indian jail

Ten Bangladeshi women returned home through the Benapole international checkpost last night after serving three years in an Indian jail

The Daily Star 31 Oct 2026 9:08 am

India announce second-string squad for SAFF Championship

Defending champions India have announced a 28-member squad for the upcoming SAFF Championship in Dhaka, with their Under-23 head coach Naushad Moosa set to take charge of a largely second-string side as the senior team prepares for two friendlies against New Zealand.

The Daily Star 31 Oct 2026 8:58 am

Argentina would have won 2026 World Cup final if it went to penalties: Martinez

Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez believes the Albiceleste would have beaten Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final had the contest gone to a penalty shootout, insisting he was confident of coming out on top from the spot.

The Daily Star 31 Oct 2026 8:45 am

HSC results today: How to check online, via SMS

More than 12.7 lakh candidates registered for this year

The Daily Star 31 Oct 2026 8:33 am

Pakistan hope to have saved their best for tri-series final

Pakistan are aiming to win a tri-series on home soil for the first time but face a stiff challenge from party poopers Sri Lanka in the final in Lahore on Saturday.

The Daily Star 31 Oct 2026 8:15 am

Trump backtracks on rallies in turbulent end to midterms campaign

Trump reversed course and reinstated two rallies in Kansas and Iowa a day after canceling them, a move which had raised questions about his health and about the state of the race

The Daily Star 31 Oct 2026 8:08 am

Flavio Bolsonaro says he left Brazil because he is the victim of 'persecution'

The persecution began even sooner than I imagined, Mr. Bolsonaro said during an Instagram livestream in which he discussed his decision to flee after his Brazilian passports were cancelled as part of a money laundering investigation

The Hindu 31 Oct 2026 8:04 am

Just a 28-point gap: Kane edged Mbappe in tightest Ballon d'Or vote

Harry Kane won the Ballon d'Or by the smallest margin under its current voting system when he edged Kylian Mbappe by 28 points, France Football which runs the awards, revealed on Friday.

The Daily Star 31 Oct 2026 7:39 am

The Indian chef who brought curry to America - then vanished

Indian chef Ranji Smile opened Americas first Indian restaurant in 1901 - then became a fake prince.

BBC 31 Oct 2026 7:32 am

U.S. scraps G20 photo after Europeans object to being pictured with Russia's Lavrov

The cancellation has added to concerns about the poor prospects for the G20 diplomats to reach consensus on many of the most contentious issues they face

The Hindu 31 Oct 2026 7:09 am

What are U.S. midterm elections?

The U.S. midterm elections on November 3 determine control of Congress, with all 435 House seats, about one-third of the 100 Senate seats, and numerous state governorships up for grabs, in a nationwide vote that weakens or strengthens the Presidents agenda depending on which party prevails.

The Hindu 31 Oct 2026 7:09 am

Belief all that

Instead of stamping their authority on the game, Bangladesh's batters were left in despair at the end of Day 3 of the first Test against West Indies at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium yesterday.

The Daily Star 31 Oct 2026 6:30 am

CAN Trader

Antara News 31 Oct 2026 6:26 am

'Kane deserved Ballon d'Or, but Yamal is at that level'

Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has eacted very well following the disappointment of the Ballon d'Or being awarded to Harry Kane, his coach Hansi Flick said on Friday.

The Daily Star 31 Oct 2026 12:44 am

Rickelton, Mulder hit tons as South Africa set Australia 288-run target in series decider

Former schoolmates Ryan Rickelton and Wiaan Mulder hit centuries and swung the series-deciding third Test in South Africa's favour at Newlands on Friday.

The Daily Star 31 Oct 2026 12:06 am

Nayeem steps out of shadows

It was a timely reminder of what Nayeem can offer despite often finding himself behind Miraz and Taijul -- and, before them, Shakib Al Hasan -- in Bangladesh

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 11:47 pm

China ruling party says 'eliminated dangers' after 33 expelled

In more than a decade in charge, Xi has cracked down hard on graft, ensnaring thousands of officials and purging dozens of members of the powerful Central Committee and a string of top military brass

The Hindu 30 Oct 2026 10:05 pm

Over 1.2 lakh register for Bhutan

Four-day gathering begins Nov 1 at Gelephu Mindfulness City; governor outlines judicial and investment progress

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 9:58 pm

JCD leader Shakil

Local party leaders accuse Abdul Aziz

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 9:48 pm

Two suicidal dismissals, two different versions of Tawhid Hridoy

It would be premature to draw sweeping conclusions about his Test career from a single match. Young players deserve time to learn, and mistakes are an inevitable part of that process. But the manner in which Hridoy has surrendered his wicket twice makes the need for reflection unmistakable.

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 9:35 pm

Sajek road blockade to be relaxed for one day on November 1

Two protesting organisations announce one-day relaxation but say indefinite blockade will continue afterwards

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 8:35 pm

Christa Pike says she feels constant pain in her first statement since failed Tennessee execution

Pike survived two doses of pentobarbital as the State tried to execute her on September 30 for the 1995 stabbing death of classmate Colleen Slemmer

The Hindu 30 Oct 2026 8:03 pm

Bangladeshi arrested in Switzerland after asylum centre roommate

Swiss prosecutors say circumstances and motive remain under investigation

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 7:54 pm

Fishing trip ends in tragedy as lightning kills six in Pabna

Three children among the dead

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 7:47 pm

Diego Maradona at 66: El Pibe de Oro never fades

Diego Maradona is no longer here to celebrate another birthday. But the murals, school projects, charitable initiatives and countless memories show that his presence has never really disappeared.

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 7:23 pm

Cumilla police detain 351 in overnight anti-crime drive

Coordinated operation across 18 police stations targets teen gangs, drug dealing and mugging; 132 face legal action

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 7:20 pm

Mission 200: Nayeem hopes to turn the tide

Day three is traditionally the moving day of a Test match, and things certainly moved swiftly in the first Test between Bangladesh and West Indies in Mirpur on Friday. Unfortunately for the hosts, the movement was entirely in the wrong direction.

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 7:16 pm

Coast Guard intercepts 40 tonnes of cement allegedly destined for Myanmar

Eight detained and cargo boat seized during special operation in Chattogram

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 7:15 pm

Father, 5-year-old son killed in Netrokona motorcycle collision

Wife, eight-year-old daughter among three critically injured in head-on crash in Kendua

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 7:08 pm

Measles: Death toll rises to 1,251 as two more die with symptoms

DGHS reports 1,316 new suspected cases in 24 hours

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 6:42 pm

Bangladesh, Japan explore alternative financing to deepen economic ties

Both sides agree to take steps to explore opportunities to work together in new sectors, says Bangladesh's finance ministry

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 6:39 pm

Israeli forces committed war crimes, genocide even after Gaza ceasefire: UN Commission

In Gaza, Israeli forces have continued expanding their territorial control, resulting in the killing and injuring of Palestinian civilians, including children, who approach or cross the Yellow Line, which separates Israel- military controlled Gaza from the Palestine-ruled parts of the enclave, Justice Srinivasan Muralidhar said.

The Hindu 30 Oct 2026 6:08 pm

Rakhine Civil Society Urges UN No-Fly Zone as Civilian Deaths Soar

Humanitarian and civil network in western Myanmar demands international intervention after regime airstrikes claim 62 lives in September alone.

The Irrawaddy 30 Oct 2026 5:51 pm

After Thakurgaon-1 win, BNP

Seeks Delawar Hosen

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 4:55 pm

Drone strikes kill 14, including children, in Ethiopia's Amhara: witnesses

The strikes at the camp occurred just as the students were coming home from school, recounted Ahmed, one of the two other witnesses

The Hindu 30 Oct 2026 4:04 pm

Big Brother Defends Myanmar Regime at UN, Chinese Aid Shortfall, and More

Also this week, the MyanmarChina oil pipeline reached a new milestone, and Shan representatives protested against Sinicization along the border.

The Irrawaddy 30 Oct 2026 3:49 pm

Testing the Youth Pledge in an echo chamber

Antara News 30 Oct 2026 3:43 pm

Helicopter carrying six people crashes in northern Indian state

The aircraft reportedly took off from the Hindu pilgrimage site of Badrinath on Friday afternoon before losing contact.

BBC 30 Oct 2026 3:37 pm

Fifth yellow, no ban: Curious MLS rule saves Messi

The Inter Miami captain was booked during Wednesday's 2-2 draw against FC Cincinnati, raising concerns that he could face an automatic one-match suspension.

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 3:34 pm

Myanmar Regime Hosts Russian Mining Billionaire After Approving Gold Ventures

Meeting between Min Aung Hlaing and Areal CEO Vladislav Sviblov sparks speculation Moscow may be seeking a slice of Myanmars rare earth bounty.

The Irrawaddy 30 Oct 2026 3:34 pm

Mominul ruled out with concussion, Jaker named replacement

Jaker Ali Anik was brought in as Mominul

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 3:03 pm

Bangladesh finish runners-up in impressive FIFA U-15 World Cup campaign

Despite the disappointment in the final, Bangladesh enjoyed an impressive run in the knockout stages, registering convincing victories over Montenegro and Gabon to reach the title decider.

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 2:44 pm

1,500 vehicles to join 11-party alliance's 410km long march to Kushtia: Jamaat

March will begin at Baitul Mukarram at 8:00am, with roadside rallies planned at several points before concluding in Kushtia at 8:30pm

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 1:35 pm

Indian police say suspect used AI to research making alcohol at home

The alleged Madhya Pradesh operation is being investigated after 13 deaths

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 1:18 pm

Tahsif Souri death: Ownership of a motorcycle found near Turag river being verified

Motorcycle had been parked on the roadside for the past two days, witness says

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 1:13 pm