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Bangladesh's interim government suspends two diplomats serving in India

The interim government in Bangladesh has relieved two of its diplomats, who were serving in India, from their duties, media reports said.

One tourist dies after ice cave partially collapses in Iceland

Police on Monday said at least one person died and two others went missing after an ice cave partially collapsed when tourists were visiting Breidamerkurjokull glacier in Iceland.

Pakistan: 23 passengers offloaded from vehicles then shot dead by terrorists in Balochistan

At least 23 passengers were offloaded from buses and trucks in Balochistan's  Musakhel area which left at least 23 people dead, media reports said.

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon ‘not the end of the story’

In his strong message, Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday said the strikes conducted by his army in southern Lebanon were not “the end of the story".

Volodymr Zelenskyy claims Ukraine hit by over 100 Russian missiles, drones

Pakistan plans to introduce polymer plastic currency notes soon

Pakistan, a country battling a tough financial crisis, is planning to introduce plastic currency in the country as an experiment.

Bangladesh: 50 hurt after Paramilitary personnel, students clash in Dhaka

Violence returned to Bangladesh on Sunday night when clashes broke out between students and paramilitary force (Ansar) members in the capital Dhaka.

Taiwan detects 12 Chinese aircraft and eight vessels around its territory

Taiwan detected 12 Chinese aircraft and eight vessels around its territory until 6 am on Sunday, Taiwan's Ministry of Defence said.

Pakistan: 11 dead after bus overturns on Makran coastal highway

A bus overturned in Pakistan which left at least 11 people dead and 35 others injured.

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.