PM Modi, Vladimir Putin direct officials to expand cooperation, target $100 bn trade by 2030: Envoy
Indian envoy Kumar said the two leaders discussed the full range of bilateral relations on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in New Delhi on September 12-13
Police file GD over Rumeen Farhana-Sarail OC confrontation
Brahmanbaria-2 MP locked horns with OC over security, misconduct on Thursday
Fire breaks out at carton factory in Gazipur
Nine fire service units working to bring blaze under control
Bali, Timor-Leste explore deal for cattle exports
BPOM issues 144,863 NIE permits, Nutri-Level in two years
3 killed, 16 injured as bus plunges into ditch on Dhaka-Mawa Expressway
Speeding bus breaks through guardrail while overtaking covered van in Srinagar
Indonesia, Australia partner to protect children in digital space
What is PHP and why did it take government websites offline?
Government websites across Europe went dark on Wednesday as operators raced to patch two critical vulnerabilities in PHP, one of the most widely used programming languages on the web
England's Bodhana Sivanandan becomes International Master at age of 11, breaks 38-year-old record
At this week's European Women's Chess Club Cup, Sivanandan came close to drawing her opening-round match against Russian Grandmaster Aleksandra Goryachkina before defeating Belarusian International Master Olga Badelka in the third round
Preliminary magnitude 6.9 earthquake hits off coast of Vanuatu
The quake in the South Pacific struck at around 1:30 p.m. and was centred 197 kilometres (122 miles) west-northwest of Port-Orly, at a depth of 10 km
5 Bangladeshis charged in Canadian visa fraud probe
Canada Border Services Agency says four accused appeared in court, while one remains in Bangladesh and faces arrest warrant
Half-day road, waterways blockade underway in Khagrachhari, Rangamati
Protesters block roads by burning tyres, felling trees over attacks and vandalism during an earlier blockade in Sajek
RI, Australia push regional cooperation against transnational crime
Carrick confident he can turn around Man Utd slump
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said on Friday he is convinced he can arrest his side's slump as he refused to confirm whether Bruno Fernandes will remain as the club's captain.
Trump says US may do another military operation against Iran
We may do another little Epic Fury, Trump
An honour that the son of the best player in history is wearing our jersey: Nico Paz
Nico Paz has been making waves with his performances for Italian club Como, but a photograph of Lionel Messi
As Israeli election nears, campaign turns ugly
Fuelled in part by a boom in AI-generated images flooding social media, candidates and activists are seeking to portray their opponents as weak, untrustworthy or damaging for the country as they play on stereotypes and fears to sway public opinion
In Florida, Trump vows to deal with Cuba after Iran gets settled
Trump, who won 68% of the Cuban American vote in Florida in the 2024 election, said American naval forces from Iran will stop at Cuba on the way home
Seven killed as gunmen open fire at church in Jordan in 'terrorist' attack, authorities say
Interior Minister Mazin Al
Goals, trophies and PR: Ballon d
What is it? This was Michael Owens reaction when his Liverpool manager, Gerard Houllier, told him that he had won the Ballon dOr in 2001.
Kenya announces 2nd Ebola death, close relative of first patient
The remaining seven Ebola patients were receiving treatment at two isolation facilities. No new infections were reported
Saudi-led coalition intercepts ballistic missile launched towards Riyadh
The Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen's Houthis said on Saturday it had intercepted a ballistic missile launched towards Riyadh by the Iran-backed group
Trump says U.S. will 'take care of Cuba' on its way back from Iran
Mr. Trump predicted last month the U.S. and Cuba would reach an agreement and that he did not think military action would be necessary
Trump lifts some Canada tariffs ahead of midterms
The change could help Senator Susan Collins, who faces a strong challenge from a Democrat in Maine, a U.S.-Canada border state hit hard by Donald Trumps trade war
Britain's posh schools are heading to India for students and profits
Half a dozen elite British schools are chasing growth in India amid a boom in its wealthy population.
U.S. could strike Iran this weekend, envoy says
Could there be a strike this weekend? Absolutely, Tom Barrack, the U.S. ambassador to Turkey and point man on Syria who does not have a direct role on Iran, told podcast host Mario Nawfal
Iran has detailed plans to hit Gulf undersea cables if war resumes, officials say
Their comments followed warnings by Iranian officials that undersea cables in the region could become targets in any renewed conflict if diplomacy with Washington collapses
Afghanistan U-19 deny Bangladesh series victory
Bangladesh had won the opening match by 33 runs before clinching the second via a Super Over. Afghanistan bounced back with a 43-run victory in the third game before drawing level in the series with Friday's win.
Barcelona hails Messi as Argentine legend receives Princess of Asturias Award for Sports
The Argentine forward, 39, was named winner of the Princess of Asturias Award for Sports in June, with the jury hailing he most successful footballer of all time and his social work.
Ronaldo scores after suspension, takes career tally to 982
The 41-year-old Portugal forward rose highest to head home Jo
Ukraine says two soldiers died after arrested girl sent Russian poison
The girl, who was not named, is suspected of having packaged deadly drugs and sending them to Ukrainian soldiers she contacted by Telegram, says police statement
U.S. midterms Republicans face growing Blue wave
Multiple Republican vulnerabilities are strengthening Democratic hopes
Sports can protect youth from addiction, frustration: President
Calls for regular competitions and long-term sponsorship to develop athletes
Indonesia urges residents to avoid outdoor activities amid haze
Case filed after woman tortured, hair chopped off in Jhenaidah
Five people accused of assaulting woman and her son; police conducting raids to arrest the accused
Fortis fight back to end campaign on a high
Fortis FC came from behind to beat Tajikistan
BRAN offers hope for resolving agrarian conflicts: Komnas HAM
Dengue: 3 dead, 1,299 hospitalised in 24 hrs
Death toll has risen to 371 this year
Indonesia urges platforms to disclose AI, algorithm practices
India continues to facilitate transport of life-saving medicines to Iran: MEA
Randhir Jaiswal was asked about reports that India denied permission to certain Iranian aircraft to use Indian airspace.
7 more die with measles-like symptoms in 24 hours
Combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths reaches 1,214 this year
BRAN, Komnas HAM explore cooperation to resolve agrarian conflicts
Indonesia seeks to raise Fishers' Terms of Trade to 120 next year
Conte denies Manchester United talks as pressure mounts on Carrick
Conte, who won the Premier League with Chelsea and also managed Tottenham Hotspur in England, was responding to speculation that he had requested full control while also making financial demands of the struggling Old Trafford club.
Gunmen open fire inside a church in Jordan, causing deaths and injuries
The shooting took place at a a Greek Orthodox church in Karak, about 180 kilometers (110 miles) south of the capital, Amman.
Gazipur madrasa teacher sent to jail over alleged rape of 8-year-old
Teacher threatened and reportedly raped the victim on three consecutive nights in October, according to the case document
Shirin, Imranur retain 100m crowns
Having won gold at both the National Athletics Championships and the National Summer Athletics Competition this year, Shirin has now claimed the title of the country
Ministry boosts sports tourism through international, national events
Indonesia records $216B in investment in Prabowo
Indonesia's energy revenue rises despite lower coal export volumes
Indonesia to prosecute individuals, firms for forest fires, BNPB says
BRIN identifies nine mangrove species with medicinal potential
Pabna madrasa teacher detained over alleged molestation attempt; locals set institution on fire
Police rescue residential students and deploy additional forces
Bangladesh strongly condemns Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia
Also called for immediate cessation of all attacks and peaceful resolution through diplomacy
Polands abortion law: What will the new bills change? | Explained
Polands restrictive abortion law faces two new bills aiming to ease limits, amid protests and political uncertainty ahead of elections.
What is the importance of the UN Loss and Damage Funds payout to Nepal? | Explained
As of March 15, 2026, 27 countries had pledged $822.06 million (approx. 7,809.6 crore), with $629.70 million (5,982 crore) in grant contributions
Rubio turns to small Indian town to help ease US oil prices
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio pushed a business and energy agenda over diplomacy on his second trip to India this year.
The ongoing security situation in Saudi Arabia makes it difficult for the country to host next year's Asian Cup as scheduled, Japan Football Association President Tsuneyasu Miyamoto said on Friday.
Tongi madrasa vice-principal sent to jail over alleged sexual abuse of 7-year-old student
Police say preliminary findings supported the allegations after the accused was rescued from an agitated crowd
VP Gibran backs UTDI push to strengthen santri digital literacy
Indonesia plans to raise quota of subsidized Pertalite fuel
Who will be the next James Bond?
The search for the next James Bond is nearing its final stage, with a small group of actors reportedly set to screen-test for the role of 007 in London this weekend.
Two German writers retrace the Long March by bicycle
Prabowo approves Rp240 billion in wildfire aid for West Kalimantan
Culture minister says Jakarta Film Week widens filmmaker networks
Slum revitalization gives settlement added value: Deputy Minister
RI proposes cultural cooperation to strengthen ties with Suriname
Govt pushes equitable distribution of data centers in Indonesia
Indonesia prepares for drought as El Ni
Indonesia's BoP membership aims to support Palestine: Foreign Ministry
Indonesia's haze-linked respiratory cases fall to 3,000 a day: Govt
Indonesia stresses regional coordination in addressing haze issues
Fear of failure gripping Tigers?
Bangladesh once dominated both Zimbabwe and Afghanistan, but that advantage has faded.
At least 16 dead in Tibet quake: China state media
46 injured after more than 300 houses collapse in Thursday's 7.0 magnitude quake
For how long will we gain experience?
Long jumper Swapna Khatun spoke to The Daily Star
Mount Bromo access reopens following wildfire containment: officials
Eight dead, 10 injured in Ecuador prison riots: officials
More than 500 inmates have been killed in Ecuador's prisons since 2021
Indonesia to host D-8 Summit in 2027 after regional conflict delay
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Juventus fight back to draw with Rennes as Leverkusen go top
The draw at least spared Juventus a second successive defeat following Sunday's 3-0 home loss to Lazio in Serie A.
Rooney labels Man United players
When Martinez came out, I said this is an absolute nightmare because it will rip the dressing room apart, Rooney told the United Stand podcast on Thursday. That was the start. We've seen it now with Bruno and you're going to see it with more players because they don't want to take responsibility.
Records galore as Brook, Sri Lanka make history
Sri Lanka etched their names in the history books with a remarkable batting display in Rawalpindi on Thursday, chasing down a mammoth target of 430 to beat England by two wickets.
2 killed as motorcycles collide in Pabna
Two others injured in head-on crash on Jalalpur-Goyeshpur road
We play good old Test cricket : Bavuma says after victory over Aussies
Bavuma was named man of the match for his career-best innings of 179. It provided the foundation for a victory which seemed improbable with the first two days ruined by rain and his team in deep trouble on the third morning after being sent in.
Women are protesting around Poland for free access to legal abortions
Passing the draft laws now, a year before the next parliamentary election, is a case of token gestures rather than a genuine effort to reform abortion law, said Zofia Marcinek of the Abortion Dream Team, a reproductive rights activist group in Warsaw
UN climate damages fund earmarks $20 million to Nepal for August disaster
This is the first time that the Fund, set up in 2022, has allocated money to a specific country; amount is a fraction of Nepals own $5 billion loss estimate; so far, Fund has pledges for $820 million while fielding requests worth $2.8 billion
