Pakistan deploys army to quell riots over Imran Khan’s arrest
Pakistan’s political turmoil intensified late Wednesday with violent nationwide protests swelling and the government deploying the military as former prime minister Imran Khan was remanded in custody for eight days on fresh corruption charges following his dramatic detention.
বৃহস্পতিবার, ১১ মে ২০২৩, ১৬:৫৬
Republicans should trigger default if no spending cuts: Trump
Donald Trump on Wednesday urged Republican legislators to refuse to raise the US debt limit, triggering a default, if President Joe Biden's Democrats don't agree to spending cuts.
বৃহস্পতিবার, ১১ মে ২০২৩, ১৩:৪৮
Imran Khan`s arrest pushes Pakistan deeper into turmoil
Supporters of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan have taken to the streets to protest their leader's arrest in a corruption case. Political analysts say the country cannot afford more chaos. Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan was arrested in Islamabad on Tuesday during a court appearance. According to Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah, Khan was arrested by Pakistan's anti-corruption body, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), after he did not appear before a tribunal "despite notices."
বৃহস্পতিবার, ১১ মে ২০২৩, ১৩:০৫
Finland`s PM Sanna Marin files for divorce
Finland's prime minister Sanna Marin, set to leave office after losing a general election, announced Wednesday that she and her husband have filed for divorce.
বৃহস্পতিবার, ১১ মে ২০২৩, ১২:০১
Pakistan govt calls in army as five kil-led in violence
Pakistan's government called in the army on Wednesday to help quell deadly unrest in the wake of the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan, warning protesters against any further attacks on state installations.
বুধবার, ১০ মে ২০২৩, ২৩:৫৬
Imran Khan produced in court amid tight security
Former prime minister and PTI chief Imran Khan has been presented at the Islamabad Police Lines, which has been given the status of a court venue as a "one-time dispensation", a day after he was arrested from the premises of the Islamabad High Court in relation to the Al-Qadir Trust investigation by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB).
বুধবার, ১০ মে ২০২৩, ১৫:৩৬
Irregular detention of 2 Bangladeshis in Romania
Romanian authorities have detained three Bangladeshi migrants as part of a crackdown on illegal immigration. Romania General Inspectorate for Immigration has confirmed that one of them has been deported to Dhaka.
বুধবার, ১০ মে ২০২৩, ১৪:৩৫
Russian missile attack k ill s AFP journalist in Ukraine
AFP's Ukraine video coordinator Arman Soldin was killed on Tuesday by rocket fire near Chasiv Yar in eastern Ukraine, AFP journalists who witnessed the incident said.
বুধবার, ১০ মে ২০২৩, ১৩:০০
World at ‘turning point’ : Vladimir Putin
President Vladimir Putin yesterday vowed Russia's military would be victorious in Ukraine and blamed Western countries for the conflict, comparing the fighting to World War II during a military parade on Red Square.
বুধবার, ১০ মে ২০২৩, ১২:১৪
Imran Khan likely to be in custody for ‘4 to 5 days’
Former prime minister Imran Khan, who was arrested on Tuesday, is likely to remain under the custody of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) for four to five days, as the bureau requests the court for his maximum remand allowed under the law.
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US, UK say Russia exploiting hunger with grain deal delay
The United States and Britain on Tuesday pressed Russia to extend again a deal to export Ukrainian grain, accusing Moscow of exploiting global hunger for advantage in the war.
বুধবার, ১০ মে ২০২৩, ১০:৫৮
Trump Liable for Sex Abuse, Must Pay $5 Million to Carroll
A Manhattan federal jury found that Donald Trump sexually abused E. Jean Carroll in a luxury department store dressing room in the spring of 1996 and awarded her $5 million for battery and defamation.
বুধবার, ১০ মে ২০২৩, ১০:৪৬
Protests erupt in Pakistan cities after Imran Khan arrest
Police have fired water cannon and tear gas to quell protests that erupted in several cities across Pakistan hours after former Prime Minister Imran Khan was arrested in connection with a corruption case.
মঙ্গলবার, ৯ মে ২০২৩, ২৩:৩৬
World at `turning point`, `war` unleashed on Russia: Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday at Moscow's Red Square Victory Day parade that the world was at a "turning point" and claimed a "war" had been unleashed against Russia. He vowed victory and said Russia's future "rests on" its soldiers fighting in Ukraine.
মঙ্গলবার, ৯ মে ২০২৩, ১৬:৫৬
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan arrested
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has been arrested by paramilitary troops in Islamabad on charges brought by the country’s anti-corruption agency, according to court documents seen CNN.
মঙ্গলবার, ৯ মে ২০২৩, ১৬:৫১
Russia sanctions: EU to name and shame sanction evaders?
The EU is currently discussing the issue of sanctions evasion in its 11th round of sanctions against Russia over the war in Ukraine. As chief spokesperson for the European Commission (EC) Eric Mamer confirmed, the commission passed on new proposals to its member states on Friday.
মঙ্গলবার, ৯ মে ২০২৩, ১০:৫১
Here are the winners of the 2023 Pulitzer Prizes
The prestigious Pulitzer Prize is awarded annually to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to journalism, literature, music, and drama in the United States.
মঙ্গলবার, ৯ মে ২০২৩, ১০:৩১
World`s first 3D-printed mosque to be constructed in Dubai
Dubai is known for its innovative architecture and groundbreaking constructions, and now it’s set to add another first to its list: the world’s first 3D-printed mosque. The project will be undertaken by the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD) and is expected to be completed by 2025. The mosque will be located in Bur Dubai, one of the oldest neighborhoods in the emirate and will measure up to 2,000 square metres, accommodating 600 worshippers once completed.
সোমবার, ৮ মে ২০২৩, ১৪:২৮
At least 22 d e a d after India boat capsizes
At least 22 people died when a double-decker tourist boat capsized in India’s southern state of Kerala, officials said Monday. The incident happened late Sunday in Tanur, a coastal town in Kerala’s Malappuram district. Rescue operations were ongoing.
সোমবার, ৮ মে ২০২৩, ১০:০১
Arab League: Syria reinstated as Assad rehabilitation continues
Syria is back in the influential Arab League, more than a decade after being thrown out for its brutal repression of pro-democracy protests, which led to the ongoing civil war. The move is further evidence of a thaw in relations between Damascus and other Arab governments. Syria's readmittance was approved at a meeting of League members in Egypt.
সোমবার, ৮ মে ২০২৩, ০০:২৯
How Turkey`s opposition plans to roll back Erdogan`s policies
Turkey's opposition alliance has vowed to reverse many of President Tayyip Erdogan's policies if elected in a 14 May election, including a return to a parliamentary democracy and economic orthodoxy, and a major shift in foreign policy.
রোববার, ৭ মে ২০২৩, ১৬:১৮
China, Pakistan address Kashmir issue in joint statement
Just a day after Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari was rebuked by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar at the SCO Foreign Ministers meeting, China and Pakistan mentioned Kashmir in their joint statement.
রোববার, ৭ মে ২০২৩, ১০:৫৬
Russian fighter jet intercepts Polish plane over Black Sea
A Russian fighter intercepted a Polish plane patrolling for the European Union’s border agency over the Black Sea, Romania’s defence ministry said on Saturday, denouncing Moscow’s ‘aggressive and dangerous’ behaviour.
রোববার, ৭ মে ২০২৩, ১০:৪৬
India and Pakistan trade blame for frosty ties after SCO meeting
India and Pakistan each blamed the other for their frosty relations on Friday and reiterated entrenched diplomatic positions on issues such as Kashmir and terrorism, suggesting no thaw in ties is likely anytime soon.
শনিবার, ৬ মে ২০২৩, ১৬:২৬
India`s forex reserves hit 10 month high at $588.78bn
India's foreign exchange reserves hit a 10-month high jumping $4.532 billion to $588.78 billion for the week ended 28 April, the Reserve Bank of India said on Friday (5 May). The overall reserves had dropped $2.164 billion to $584.248 billion in the previous reporting week.
শনিবার, ৬ মে ২০২৩, ১৫:১৫
Karnataka: Modi invokes `The Kerala Story` to target Congress
Launching an all-out attack against Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday criticised the Opposition shielding terrorism for its vote-bank. While campaigning in poll-bound Karnataka's Ballari, Modi cited 'The Kerala Story' film and said that Congress is opposing the film made on terrorism and is standing with terror tendencies.
শনিবার, ৬ মে ২০২৩, ১০:০৬
WHO declares end to Covid global health emergency
Covid is no longer a global public health emergency, the World Health Organization said Friday. The WHO issued the declaration more than three years ago, on Jan. 30, 2020.
শুক্রবার, ৫ মে ২০২৩, ২৩:২৭
Syria on way back to Arab fold as isolation crumbles
Jordan’s Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi believes there are enough votes among Arab League members for Syria to return to the organization, adding that it is “only the beginning” of bringing a political end to the Syrian crisis.
শুক্রবার, ৫ মে ২০২৩, ১২:২৩
Pakistan’s foreign minister lands in India to attend SCO summit
Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari arrived in the Indian city of Goa today to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Foreign Ministers meeting.
বৃহস্পতিবার, ৪ মে ২০২৩, ২০:১১
NATO to open Japan office, deepening Indo-Pacific engagement
NATO is planning to open a liaison office in Tokyo, the first of its kind in Asia, Nikkei Asia has learned. The station will allow the military alliance to conduct periodic consultations with Japan and key partners in the region such as South Korea, Australia and New Zealand as China emerges as a new challenge, alongside its traditional focus on Russia.
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- Dubai-bound flight catches fire after taking off from Nepal
- Turkey`s homegrown 5th-generation fighter jet named KAAN
- Shihab Chottur reaches Makkah from India in 12 months
- Eid Ul Adha 2023 in Saudi Arabia!
- World`s first 3D-printed mosque to be constructed in Dubai
- Italy will take 82 thousand workers, the is in March
- Karnataka: Modi invokes `The Kerala Story` to target Congress
- Imran Khan likely to be in custody for ‘4 to 5 days’
- Two Sylheti killed in Portugal
- India gets new parliament building