International
US announces major economic offensive against Iran
WASHINGTON – US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced the launch of a major economic…
Iran Dismisses Fresh US Sanctions Threat as ‘Desperate’ Move
Iran has dismissed the threat of fresh US sanctions, calling it a sign of desperation…
Is Bangladesh planning to Join Pakistan-Saudi-Türkiye Defence Alliance?
DHAKA/ISLAMABAD — Just weeks after Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye sealed Makkah defence pact, Bangladesh…
Cab operation suspended in India’s Chandigarh for Six months over regulatory violations
The State Transport Authority (STA) has suspended the aggregator licence of Indsystems IT Private Limited,…
Bangladesh hints at joining Pakistan, Türkiye, Saudi Defence framework
DHAKA – Bangladesh has hinted at joining an economic or defence framework involving Pakistan, Türkiye…
Portugal approves ban on full-face veils in public places
LISBON – Portuguese President António José Seguro has approved legislation banning the wearing of clothing…
Trump warns countries helping Iran of ‘tremendous economic consequences’
WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump has warned that countries providing financial, commercial or other…
Is Iran Hiding Nuclear Weapons? Fada Hossein Maleki’s threat to US sparks new concerns
TEHRAN – Iranian lawmaker Fada Hossein Maleki delivered cryptic message directly to Washington amid tensions…
Israel to Probe Killing of Hind Rajab, 15 Aid Workers in Gaza
Israel’s military said on Wednesday that it would launch internal criminal investigations into the deaths…
Bangladeshis among 9 killed in Kolkata hotel fire
KOLKATA – At least nine people, including a child and several Bangladeshi nationals, were killed…
