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Sheikh Hasina ouster: Ex-Bangladesh Textile Minister Golam Dastagir Gazi arrested in Dhaka

Former Bangladeshi Textile and Jute Minister Golam Dastagir Gazi, who was part of the ousted Awami League government, has been arrested in Dhaka, media reports said on Sunday.

France: Key suspect in synagogue blast detained

French police have arrested a person who is suspected of setting on fire and causing an explosion outside a synagogue in the southern French town of La Grande-Motte.

Pakistan: Bus crash leaves 25 dead

A bus, which was travelling from Kahuta to Rawalpindi, in Pakistan fell into a ditch leaving at least 25 people dead, media reports said.

German knife attack: Police arrest key suspect from refugee shelter, ISIS claims responsibility

German police have arrested a man who is suspected of killing three people and injuring another eight in a stabbing incident during a festival in Solingen city, media reports said.

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov arrested over allegations of lax app moderation

Paris, France: Telegram CEO Pavel Durov is expected to appear in court on Sunday after being arrested by French police at an airport near Paris for alleged offences connected to his messaging app, according to an AFP report.

Israel, Hezbollah trade fire as Middle East tension escalates

Escalating the ongoing tension in the Middle East, Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah and Israel have announced large-scale military operations against each other, media reports said Sunday.

Hezbollah announces large-scale attack, Israel begins preemptive strikes in response

Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah and Israel have announced large-scale military operations against each other, media reports said Sunday.

Pakistan: Four gas company employees abducted

Unknown people have abducted four employees of  Sui Northern Gas company in Pakistan's Bakakhel area with their vehicle.

Pakistan: Employees of Balochistan university protests against non-payment of salary

Hundreds of employees of the Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences (Buitems) recently took out a procession in Pakistan's Quetta city after their salaries were not paid for several months.

Pakistan: Blast in Balochistan leaves two children, one woman dead

At least two children and a woman died after 13 others were hurt after a blast rocked a market area in Pishin district in  Pakistan's Balochistan region on Saturday.

Germany: Knife attack during festival in Solingen leaves three people dead

At least three people died and four others were injured in a knife attack in the western German city of Solingen on Friday, media reports said.

Sikh community outraged by confiscation of Saroops in Qatar

The Sikh community around the world is reeling from an incident that has caused profound distress and outrage.

Germany: Knife attack during festival in Solingen leaves three people killed

At least three people died and four others were injured in a knife attack in the western German city of Solingen on Friday, media reports said.

Botswana: 2492-carat diamond, believed to be world's second-largest, found by Canadian firm

Canadian firm Lucara Diamond has announced the world's second-largest diamond was found in a mine in Botswana recently, probably the biggest found in this century.

I promise to be a president for all Americans, says Kamala Harris accepting presidential nomination 

US Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday formally accepted the Democratic nomination for the upcoming presidential race and vowed to be the president for all Americans.

Singapore authorities investigate Bangladeshi national for preaching illegal sermon at Tuas dormitory

Singapore/IBNS: Singapore authorities are investigating a Bangladeshi national believed to have alleged terror links, who has now entered the country's territory and preached to migrant workers at  Tuas Dormitory here on Aug 9 without a permit, media reports said.

Singapore authorities investigating Bangladeshi national for preaching illegal sermon at Tuas dormitory

Singapore/IBNS: Singapore authorities are investigating a Bangladeshi national believed to have alleged terror links, who has now entered the country's territory and preached to migrant workers at  Tuas Dormitory here on Aug 9 without a permit, media reports said.

Bangladesh's interim govt revokes Sheikh Hasina's diplomatic passport

Dhaka/IBNS: Bangladesh's interim government, headed by Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus, revoked the diplomatic passport of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday after she fled to India following massive student protests earlier this month, media reports said.

Bangladesh: Postponed HSC examination called off amid protests by students who demanded walkover

Dhaka/IBNS: The HSC and equivalent examinations, which were postponed, in Bangladesh have been called off amid protests from the students who demanded that they have to be qualified without any test, media reports said.

Bangladesh: Postponed HSC examination called off amid protests

Dhaka/IBNS: The HSC and equivalent examinations, which were postponed, in Bangladesh have been called off amid protests from the students, media reports said.

Taiwan responds after detecting nine Chinese naval vessels and eight military aircraft around its territory

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense has said nine Chinese naval vessels and eight military aircraft were tracked around the region between 6 a.m. on Sunday (Aug. 18) and 6 a.m. on Monday, media reports said.

Maria Branyas Morera: World's oldest person dies at 117 in Spain

Maria Branyas Morera, who is the oldest person on earth, has died at a nursing home in Spain, her official X page confirmed.

Twenty-eight Pakistani pilgrims die in Iran bus mishap

At least 28 Pakistani pilgrims died and 23 others were injured in a bus accident in  Iran’s Yazd city on Tuesday.

We are ready for President Kamala Harris: Barack Obama

Cheering for Kamala Harris and urging his supporters to vote for her, former US President Barack Obama on Tuesday also slammed Republican nominee Donald Trump and said he will never lose his sleep thinking about the plight of Americans.

Singapore witnessing spike in burglaries, Chinese link suspected

Singapore Police have said foreign syndicates, involving Chinese nationals, are appearing to be involved in the recent spate of housebreaking cases in Singapore’s private residential estates, media reports said.

Pakistan: Man decides to end his life after failing to pay Rs. 28,300 utility bills

Burdened by hefty electricity bills, a Pakistani man decided to end his life by jumping in front of a train, media reports said.

Pakistan carries out training launch of Shaheen-II surface-to-surface ballistic missile

Pakistan on  Tuesday carried out the training launch of Shaheen-II surface-to-surface ballistic missile, media reports said.

Sindh’s sinking future: Pakistan land grabs and mining crisis unveiled

The World Sindhi Congress (WSC) hosted a critical webinar on “Forced Land Grabbing & Karoonjhar Mining in Sindh,” drawing attention to alarming trends of land seizure and environmental degradation in the Sindh province of Pakistan.

Israel-Gaza conflict: IDF rescues bodies of six hostages who were in Hamas captivity

The Israel Defense Forces on Tuesday said the bodies of six hostages, who were taken into custody during the October 7 attack, have been recovered during an oversight military operation in  Khan Younis.

Republican candidate Donald Trump ready to offer a Cabinet slot or advisory role to Musk if re-elected to power, Space X chief gives his reply on X

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has said he is ready to offer tech entrepreneur Elon Musk a cabinet or an advisory role if he is voted to power to the White House for the second term.