Sri Lanka’s new economic crisis intensified
Iran responded by halting most traffic via the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20 percent of the world’s oil and gas passes. Sri Lanka imports...
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Austria to ban social media for children
Austria’s conservative-led, three-party government plans to introduce a ban on social media use for children under 14, it said on Friday. Cabinet members from the...
Virus kills tiger cubs in Indonesian zoo
Two Bengal tiger cubs born in Indonesia’s Bandung Zoo last year have died from a viral infection, a conservation official said on Friday. The cubs, two males...
Trump’s China visit sets in May
U.S. President Donald Trump will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in May during his first visit to China in eight years, a closely watched trip...
UN Chief reaffirms support, solidarity with Bangladesh
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has reaffirmed the United Nations’ unwavering support and solidarity with Bangladesh during a meeting with Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman at...
Bangladesh among ‘friendly nations’ as Iran keeps Hormuz Strait open for selective passage
Bangladesh has been named among several “friendly nations” whose vessels may be allowed safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran said the crucial...
Zubaida Rahman meets Melania Trump, other First Ladies
Dr Zubaida Rahman, spouse of Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and a renowned cardiologist, has met US First Lady Melania Trump and other First Ladies...
Meta hit with $375 million fine in child exploitation case
A New Mexico jury on Tuesday found Meta Platforms liable in a child safety lawsuit, saying it knowingly harmed children’s mental health and concealed its...
Australia’s public broadcaster hit by staff walkout
Hundreds of journalists went on strike Wednesday at Australia’s main public broadcaster, demanding better pay and protections to stop artificial intelligence taking their jobs. The...
US boosts defence production amid ‘wartime footing’ shift
The Pentagon has reached framework agreements with major defence companies, including BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin, and Honeywell Aerospace, to accelerate production of weapons systems and...
Humanitarian groups struggle amid aid cuts as Middle East crisis worsens
Humanitarian organizations are facing severe strain due to steep U.S. foreign aid cuts, struggling to respond to the escalating conflict in the Middle East that...
Kim vows North Korea’s unshakable support for Russia
North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un said his country will always support Russia, and complimented his counterpart in a letter published by state media on...