Dhaka, June 1 (IANS): In a controversial ruling, the Supreme Court of Bangladesh on Sunday ordered the reinstatement of the radical Islamist party, Jamaat-e-Islami's registration as a political party, overturni
Jerusalem, June 1 (IANS): Israel's military has confirmed the killing of Mohammed Sinwar, a senior Hamas commander and head of the group's military wing in Gaza, in an airstrike earlier this month.In a joint st
Moscow, June 1 (IANS) At least seven people lost their lives, and 30 others were hospitalised after a railway bridge collapsed, causing a train derailment in Russia's Bryansk region, which shares a border with
Abuja, May 31 (IANS) The death toll from devastating floods triggered by heavy rainfall in Nigeria's central state of Niger has climbed to at least 151, local authorities said on Saturday.Ibrahim Hussaini, spok
Seoul, May 31 (IANS) An apprehended arson suspect in his 60s is believed to have told police that he set fire inside a Seoul subway train on Saturday as he was angry at the outcome of a divorce lawsuit.The susp
Seoul, May 31 (IANS) The South Korean Navy said on Saturday that it has launched a joint investigation committee with the military, civilian experts and the government to probe into the cause of a recent fatal
New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) In a significant boost to space exploration, the Donald Trump-led US government has proposed $1 billion in new investments for Mars exploration programmes.The White House’s 2026 budge
Dhaka, May 31 (IANS) Several political parties in Bangladesh reiterated their demand for holding the national election by December, rejecting recent remarks made by Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus in Japan regardi
Ottawa, May 30 (IANS) Wildfire smoke has triggered air quality alerts in six provinces and territories across Canada, according to Environment Canada's weather information published on Friday.The agency issued
Helsinki, May 30 (IANS) Finland will lead a new European Union (EU) initiative focused on applying quantum technology to defence, the Finnish Ministry of Defence announced on Friday.The project, known as QUEST
Moscow/Kyiv, May 30 (IANS) The Kremlin announced Friday that it expects both Russian and Ukrainian draft peace memorandums to be reviewed during upcoming negotiations with Ukraine in Istanbul.Kremlin Spokesman
Quetta, May 30 (IANS) The Human Rights Council of Balochistan (HRCB) on Friday highlighted that as many as 50 people in the province were killed by Pakistan-backed death squads in the month of April, a tally wh
Dhaka, May 30 (IANS): Michael Miller, the European Union's Ambassador to Bangladesh, has stated that the EU wants a successful democratic political transition in the South Asian country, while it is not their r
United Nations, May 30 (IANS): India plays an important role in peacekeeping operations by spearheading the campaign to bring to justice those committing crimes against peacekeepers, according to Jean-Pierre La
Washington, May 30 (IANS) The White House said that Israel has signed off on a 60-day Gaza ceasefire proposal as Israeli army continues its military actions in the war-torn area.White House Press Secretary Karo
Washington, May 29 (IANS): In a significant legal setback to US President Donald Trump, a federal trade court struck down the implementation of his proposed 'Liberation Day' import tariffs, ruling that he excee
Washington, May 29 (IANS) Elon Musk has announced his departure from his role as a senior advisor to US President Donald Trump, ending his tenure as a Special Government Employee with the Department of Governme
Jakarta, May 28 (IANS): The Indian all-party Parliamentary delegation led by Janata Dal (United) MP Sanjay Jha on Wednesday held a meaningful interaction with Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary-General of ASEAN, at the A
Jerusalem, May 28 (IANS): Israeli warplanes on Wednesday struck Sanaa's main airport in Yemen and several aircraft belonging to the Houthi forces, Israel's military said in a statement.The attack destroyed the
Dhaka, May 28 (IANS): As the Bangladeshi military compelled former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign after a violent student uprising last year, she erupted at the officials and demanded they shoot and bur