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War-driven oil shock jolts economy
Bangladesh’s already fragile economy is facing renewed strain as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East adds further pressure to fuel prices, foreign exchange reserves...
Hezbollah chief vows continued ‘resistance’, rejects ‘free concessions’
Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem has vowed that the group’s “resistance continues as long as there is breath,” rejecting what he called “free concessions” to Israel...
Israel strikes residential areas, destroys homes in southern Lebanon
Israel has launched more than 50 attacks across Lebanon in the past 24 hours, raising fears that the escalating violence could unravel the fragile ceasefire...
Over 125,000 Iranian civilian sites damaged: Red Crescent
More than 125,000 civilian sites have been damaged across Iran in attacks by the United States and Israel, according to the Iranian Red Crescent Society....
Taiwan opposition leader meets Xi Jinping in Beijing
China’s President Xi Jinping received Taiwan’s main opposition party leader on Friday, in a rare meeting which saw both sides stress a desire for cross-strait...
EU fingerprint and photo travel rules come into force
The EU’s new digital border system which requires fingerprints and photos alongside a passport scan is set to be fully operational from Friday. This was...
Ceasefire or no ceasefire, the Middle East’s reshuffling is not yet done
The best hope for the ceasefire talks in Pakistan is that both the United States and Iran have strong reasons to call a halt to...
Kompany’s birthday wish is three points for Bayern
Bayern Munich Coach Vincent Kompany gave short shrift to questions about his 40th birthday celebrations and said he was focused on taking another step towards...
Watkins double inspires Villa victory at Bologna
Ollie Watkins struck twice as Aston Villa claimed a 3-1 win at Bologna, while a Fernandes own goal helped Nottingham Forest secure a 1-1 draw...