US, Ukraine Narrow 28-Point Peace Plan to 19-Point Framework: Reports

The US-proposed 28-point plan aimed at ending the Ukraine crisis has been reduced to a 19-point framework jointly drafted by the United States and Ukraine during discussions in Geneva over the weekend, according to multiple media reports.

Oleksandr…

Australia-Canada-India Pact to Tackle Climate Change, Strengthen Supply Chain Resilience

New Delhi — The Australia-Canada-India Technology and Innovation Partnership (ACITI), signed on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, is being hailed by analysts as a strategic framework to confront global challenges such as…

‘No Double Standards in Fight Against Terrorism’: PM Modi at IBSA Leaders’ Meet

Johannesburg — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called for stronger coordination between India, South Africa, and Brazil in combating terrorism, stressing that there can be no room for double standards in dealing with such a grave threat.

Death Toll Rises to 55 as Severe Floods Devastate Central Vietnam

Hanoi — Heavy rains and widespread flooding in central Vietnam have left at least 55 people dead, with 13 others still missing, the Vietnam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority reported on Saturday.

The floods have caused massive…

Three Killed After 5.7-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Bangladesh

Dhaka - At least three people lost their lives and ten others were injured in Bangladesh after a 5.7-magnitude earthquake shook Dhaka and several other parts of the country on Friday.

The fatalities occurred when a brick-built railing from…

European Rights Groups Condemn ICT Verdict Against Sheikh Hasina

Dhaka: Five major European rights and advocacy organisations have strongly criticised the recent verdict issued by Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, calling it a “politically…

Uncertainty Over Turkiye’s High-Level Pakistan Visit Casts Shadows on Afghan Peace Efforts

Concerns are mounting over regional stability as doubts grow around a promised high-profile visit by Turkiye’s top leadership to Pakistan for Afghan peace discussions. More than a week has passed since Ankara announced the visit, yet no clarity…

45 Hyderabad Pilgrims Killed in Saudi Bus Tragedy: Police Commissioner

Hyderabad — At least 45 Umrah pilgrims from Hyderabad lost their lives after a bus carrying them caught fire following a collision with an oil tanker near Madina in Saudi Arabia.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar informed reporters…

Sheikh Hasina Sentenced to Death on Crimes Against Humanity Charges

Dhaka — Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on Monday handed former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina a death sentence after finding her guilty of crimes against humanity linked to last year’s July demonstrations.

The…

US Naval Chief Says South Korea’s Future Nuclear Sub Could ‘Naturally’ Be Used to Counter China

Seoul- The US Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Daryl Caudle, has said it would be a “natural expectation” for Washington that South Korea deploy its future nuclear-powered submarine to help counter China’s growing military influence.