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Have sex during work breaks: Russian president Vladmir Putin's unconventional strategy to address declining birth rate

Moscow/IBNS: Russian president Vladimir Putin has come out with an unconventional strategy to address the declining birth rate in his country, encouraging people to have sex during work breaks.

Bangladesh: Nothing wrong if new political parties are formed, says BNP leader Tarique Rahman

Dhaka/IBNS: Bangladeshi politician Tarique Rahman has said there is nothing wrong in moving towards forming new political parties in the country, which is presently under the interim government that was formed after the fall of Sheikh Hasina regime in the South Asian country.

Bangladesh: Muhammad Yunus-led interim govt grants magisterial powers to Army for internal security

Dhaka/IBNS: The Muhammad Yunus-led interim government in Bangladesh has granted magisterial powers to the army, significantly expanding its authority over internal security nationwide, media reports said.

Bangladesh: Police arrest 1971 war crimes advocacy group leader Shahriar Kabir

Dhaka/IBNS: Bangladesh police have arrested Shahriar Kabir, a prominent leader of an advocacy group pushing for the trial of 1971 liberation war criminals, officials confirmed on Tuesday.

8 dead, 2700 injured as pager bombs explode across Lebanon targeting Hezbollah

Beirut/IBNS: At least eight people died and 2700 others received injuries in Lebanon as pagers exploded in a synchronised manner that was set to target US-designated terror group Hezbollah, media reports said.

8 dead, 2700 injured as pagers explode across Lebanon targeting Hezbollah

Beirut/IBNS: At least eight people died and 2700 others received injuries in Lebanon as pagers exploded in a synchronised manner that was set to target US-designated terror group Hezbollah, media reports said.

8 dead, 2700 injured as pages explode across Lebanon targeting Hezbollah

Beirut/IBNS: At least eight people died and 2700 others received injuries in Lebanon as pagers exploded in a synchronised manner that was set to target US-designated terror group Hezbollah, media reports said.

Canada: Indian origin man dies after drowning in lake while celebrating brother's birthday with friends

A man from the Indian city of Hyderabad died after drowning in a lake in Canada recently on a day when he was celebrating his brother's birthday.

Canada: Indian origin man dies after drowning in lake while celebrating brother's birthday with friends

A man from the Indian city of Hyderabad died after drowning in a lake in Canada recently on a day when he was celebrating his brother's birthday.

Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu warns Houthis will face 'heavy price' after missile lands in Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned Houthis will face a 'heavy price' after it fired a missile in his territory.

Antonio Guterres alerts unchecked AI threatens democracy

Left unchecked, artificial intelligence (AI) could destabilize democratic systems by spreading disinformation, fueling hate speech and distorting public opinion through deepfakes, the UN Secretary-General has warned.

No one is even trying to assassinate Biden, Kamala: Elon Musk reacts following second assassination attempt on ex-President Donald Trump

Tech billionaire Elon Musk reacted to the latest attack on Republcan nominee Donald Trump on Sunday asked why no attempt was made to assassinate US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.

Donald Trump escapes second 'assassination' attempt, one person arrested

US President and Republican candidate Donald Trump remained safe after another suspected assassination attempt was made on him in Florida on Sunday.

Miscreants vandalise eight Durga idols in Bangladesh

Miscreants have vandalised eight Durga idols at a temple in Bangladesh's Faridpur region, media reports said on Sunday.

Chinese woman finds human tooth in mooncake purchased from a supermarket chain, investigation underway

The US supermarket giant Sam's Club is currently facing an investigation after a Chinese woman found a human tooth in a mooncake purchased from a branch.

Egypt: Two die after two trains collide in Nile Delta

At least two people died and 29 others were injured after two passenger trains collided in Egypt, media reports said on Saturday.

Police constable guns down blasphemy suspect in Quetta lockup

A police constable was gunned down by a blasphemy suspect inside a lockup in the Quetta region of Pakistan, media reports said.

Pakistan: Two cops die in bomb blast in Quetta

At least two policemen were killed and another was injured in a planted bomb blast in Pakistan's Quetta region on Saturday.

Pakistan: Polio vaccination team members, including woman, tortured in Rawalpindi

A female vaccination team member belonging to the Punjab Health Department was tortured and deprived of her belongings by a group of employees of Cantonment Board Chaklala in Pakistan's Rawalpindi city recently.

The collapse of Khalistan: Growing divide and self-serving aspirations

The acceptance of a recent statement of India’s leader of Opposition, Rahul Gandhi on Sikh by the Sikh Extremist based in US and Canada has shown a clear line of division of opinion amongst themselves.

Israel-Palestine crisis: WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus hails ‘massive success’ of polio campaign amid tragic reality in Gaza

Around 560,000 children under ten have been successfully vaccinated against polio during the first round of an emergency campaign in the Gaza Strip, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) reported on Friday.

UN chief Antonio Guterres condemns death of 6 UNRWA staff and 12 others in Israeli strike, calls for independent probe

The UN chief on Thursday described the continued lack of effective protection for civilians in Gaza during the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas as “unconscionable”.

Half the world lacks social protection amid climate crisis, says ILO

Social protection is essential to safeguard people from shocks, but half the world is without any coverage, including over 90 per cent of people living in climate-vulnerable countries, according to a new report released on Thursday by the International Labour Organization (ILO).

American school teacher, who used to wear revealing clothes, admits having sex with a teen student while other pupils acted as 'lookouts'

An American school teacher has admitted she used other students as 'lookouts' while she had sex with a 16-year-old.

Belarusian man Yefimchyk, who was known as 'most monstrous bodybuilder' dies after suffering heart attack

A Belarusian man, who was known as the “most monstrous bodybuilder” in the world, has died after suffering a heart attack.

Israeli Army confirms IDF’s 8200 intelligence unit chief to resign for failing to prevent October 7 Hamas attack

The Israeli Army has confirmed its elite intelligence unit chief (Brigadier General) Yossi Sariel will resign after he failed to prevent a Hamas attack on October 7.

Israeli Army confirms IDF’s 8200 intelligence unit chief to resign after he failed to prevent October 7 Hamas attack

The Israeli Army has confirmed its elite intelligence unit chief (Brigadier General) Yossi Sariel will resign after he failed to prevent a Hamas attack on October 7.

Muhammad Yunus says Bangladesh wants to establish good relationship with India

Bangladesh interim government chief Muhammad Yunus has said he wants to establish a good relationship with India and other neighbouring nations.

USA: Former CIA officer sentenced to 10 years in prison for spying for China

A former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) officer has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for conspiring to gather and deliver national defence information to the People’s Republic of China (PRC).

USA: Former CIA officer sentenced to 10 yers in prison for spying for China

A former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) officer has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for conspiring to gather and deliver national defence information to the People’s Republic of China (PRC).