Gunmen abduct 20 Nigerian medical, dental students
Gunmen have abducted 20 Nigerian dental and medical students from Benue State of the country, media reports said.
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New political era in Bangladesh provides ‘historic opportunity’ for reform, says UN
The political transition underway in Bangladesh represents an historic opportunity to ensure governance is anchored in human rights, inclusivity and the rule of law, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said on Friday.
Murder case filed against Sheikh Hasina over death of teacher in Bangladesh during student protest
A murder case has been filed against 101 people, including former Sheikh Hasina, in connection with the death of a teacher during the recent student protest in Bogra.
Who is drug dealer Jasveen Sangha, known as 'The Ketamine Queen', charged in Friends star Matthew Perry's death?
Drug dealer Jasveen Sangha's name has emerged ever since the probe into Matthew Perry's death progressed and prosecutors are now charging her for supplying ketamine to the actor.
UN rights chief Volker Türk says most of Gaza's 40,000 dead are women and children
As the number of Palestinians killed in Gaza passes the dark milestone of 40,000, UN rights chief Volker Türk called on Thursday for an end to the killing “once and for all” and the release of all hostages while negotiators prepared to meet in Qatar to renew efforts to halt the conflict and avert a wider war.
Pakistan: Four Frontier Corps personnel die after terrorists attack their checkpoint
Four Frontier Corps personnel died and 27 others were injured during an attack on a checkpoint in Upper South Waziristan district of Pakistan on Monday, media reports said.
Sindhi Foundation continues campaign to ensure freedom of Pakistani enforced disappearance victim Priya Kumari
Washington-based Sindhi Foundation will continue its campaign to ensure the freedom of Pakistani-enforced disappearance victim Priya Kumari.
Bangladesh protests: First fact-finding UN team since country's independence to probe deaths before and after Sheikh Hasina's exit
Dhaka: A team of UN experts is scheduled to visit Bangladesh next week to investigate the deaths of protesters before and after Sheikh Hasina stepped down as prime minister last week, according to an announcement made on Thursday.
Iranian banking system hit by major cyber attack: Reports
Tel Aviv/IBNS: A massive cyber attack targeted the Central Bank of Iran and other Iranian banks on Wednesday (Aug 14) amid ongoing tension in the Middle East, according to a report in the Saudi-affiliated Iran International.
New Zealand charity unknowingly donates sweets containing potentially lethal doses of methamphetamine
A charity organisation which works for homeless people in New Zealand's Auckland has distributed candies filled with potentially lethal doses of methamphetamine in its food parcels.
UN chief Antonio Guterres calls for inclusive elections in Bangladesh
The UN Secretary-General has welcomed efforts to restore calm and hold fresh parliamentary elections in Bangladesh, urging the interim Government to be inclusive as the country moves towards restoring democratic rule.
Japanese PM Fumio Kishida announces he will step down next month
Japanese PM Fumio Kishida will step down next month and will not run for re-election for a second term as the leader of the Liberal Democratic Party amid a series of political scandals that called for his resignation.
Ousted PM Sheikh Hasina makes first statement after exit, demands probe into recent killings, sabotage in Bangladesh
Breaking her silence for the first time since her government toppled which forced her to escape to India, former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday broke silence on the recent violence and said the act of sabotage in the name of movements led to the death of many innocent people.
'I want justice from my country': Sheikh Hasina in her first remarks after ouster from Bangladesh
Ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has sought justice and punishment for rioters in the country in her first remarks after fleeing Dhaka following days of massive protest over job quotas.
Bangladesh Unrest: Hindu alliance says minority community faced 278 attacks across 48 districts following fall of Sheikh Hasina
The Bangladesh National Hindu Grand Alliance, a religious organisation, has claimed the Hindu community faced attacks and threats in 278 locations across 48 districts across the South Asian nation since former PM Sheikh Hasina-led government was toppled amid violent protests, forcing her to escape to India.
First case filed against former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina since she fled to India
Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, whose government toppled during the recent protests, has been named with six others in a murder case filed over the death of grocery shop owner Abu Sayeed in police firing in Dhaka's Mohammadpur area on July 19.
We have had no involvement at all, says US official on Bangladesh crisis
The United States on Monday rejected claims that the government was involved in the recent protests in Bangladesh which led to the fall of the former PM Sheikh Hasina-led government in the South Asian nation.
Former President Donald Trump interacts with tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, says his assassination attempt was 'not pleasant'
Former US President Donald Trump on Monday said his assassination attempt was 'not pleasant' while interacting with tech entrepreneur Elon Musk over his social media platform.
Monster is gone: Bangladesh caretaker govt head Muhammad Yunus on Sheikh Hasina's ouster
Dhaka/IBNS: Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, who last week took oath as head of Bangladesh's interim government, has praised students who spearheaded protests to oust former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
China registers decline in new car sales for second straight month
Hit by sluggish domestic sales, new car sales in China dropped for second straight month in July, media reports said.
Bangladesh violence: Toronto witnesses protest over violence against Hindus
Away from Bangladesh, thousands of Canadians from different walks of life gathered in Toronto city to demonstrate against the recent violence against Hindu community members in the South Asian country after former PM Sheikh Hasina-led government was toppled amid protests that left over 400 people dead.
USA: Protest outside White House over violence against Hindus in Bangladesh
A large number of people demonstrated outside the White House in the US capital city of Washington on Friday against the recent attacks on Hindu community members in Bangladesh after the fall of former PM Sheikh Hasina-led government amid weeks of violent protests in the South Asian nation.
US Embassy issues fresh advisory to its nationals as situation in Bangladesh continues to remain tense
The US Embassy in Bangladesh on Monday issued a fresh advisory to its nationals to consider returning to the country amid the ongoing protests and demonstrations in the South Asian nation which even led to the fall of former PM Sheikh Hasina-led government last week.
Australia: Helicopter crashes on roof of popular hotel in Cairns, pilot dies
The pilot of a helicopter, which crashed on the roof of a hotel in the Australian city of Cairns, has died, police said on Monday.
'Anti-India vandals' destroy statue that marked Bangladesh liberation, Shashi Tharoor shares image
A statue that commemorated the liberation of Bangladesh has been destroyed by 'anti-India vandals', said Congress leader Shashi Tharoor.
ILO report shows global youth unemployment rate dropped to 15-year low in 2023
The global labour market outlook for young people has improved in the last four years, and the upward trend is expected to continue for two more, according to a new International Labour Organization (ILO) report.
Blast rocks Afghanistan's Dasht-e-Barchi, one dies
At least one person died and 11 others were injured after a blast rocked Dasht-e-Barchi area in Afghanistan on Sunday.
Uyghur advocacy groups appreciate US for banning goods produced with Uyghur forced labour
The East Turkistan National Movement has appreciated the USA for the decision taken to ban goods produced with Uyghur forced labour.
New York: Suspect shouts 'Free Palestine' before stabbing Jewish man
A young Jewish man was stabbed in New York by an attacker who was shouting 'Free Palestine', media reports said.
Sheikh Hasina hints at US role in toppling her government in undelivered speech
Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina would have accused the US of the change in the recent regime in her country in her last speech which she was planning to deliver to the nation before her exit but could not do it since demonstrators entered her residence and she was forced to flee Dhaka last week.