Bangladesh sees surge in violence against police under Yunus-led interim govt

Dhaka (IANS) Bangladesh has witnessed a surge in violence against law enforcement agencies under the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government, the country's media reported on Saturday citing details from the police reports. 

Bangladeshi police…

Trump say US may not 'defend' NATO allies not contributing enough on defence spending

Washington (IANS) President Donald Trump has suggested that the US may not defend NATO allies that have not contributed enough to defence spending, casting doubt on a core aspect of the alliance.

"Well, I've said that to them," Trump told…

EU leaders hold emergency summit on Ukraine aid & own security as US support wanes

Brussels (IANS) European Union leaders have convened for an emergency summit in Brussels to address escalating security concerns after the suspension of US military aid to Ukraine.

During the summit held on Thursday, European leaders have primarily…

US, Ukraine to hold peace talks in Saudi Arabia next week, says Zelensky

Kyiv (IANS) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that he would travel to Saudi Arabia on Monday for a meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman ahead of diplomatic-level talks later in the week with US officials. 

"Next week,…

US Supreme Court rejects Tahawwur Rana's extradition stay request

New Delhi (IANS) The US Supreme Court has rejected a plea by 26/11 Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana, seeking a stay on his extradition to India to face trial 

Rana, a Canadian national of Pakistani origin, had filed an "Emergency…

Deteriorating law and order situation in Bangladesh further exacerbated by release of violent extremists: MEA

New Delhi (IANS) India on Friday said that it remains concerned about the deteriorating law and order situation in neighbouring Bangladesh which has further been exacerbated by the release of violent extremists who were sentenced for serious crimes.

South Korea: 15 injured after KF-16 fighter jets mistakenly drop bombs outside training range

Seoul (IANS) Fifteen people in South Korea were injured on Thursday after two Air Force KF-16 fighter jets mistakenly dropped eight air-to-surface bombs outside a training range during live-fire drills, military officials and fire authorities said,…

Under pressure, Yunus says Awami League, poll commission to take call on participation in elections

Dhaka (IANS) In a change of stance, Muhammad Yunus, who leads the interim government in Bangladesh, has now stated that former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's party Awami League has to take the decision on whether it will contest the elections,…

Whatever they tax us, we tax them: Trump to India, EU, China

Washington (IANS) US President Donald Trump, in his first address to a joint session of Congress, said the reciprocal tariffs would take effect on April 2, reinforcing his administration’s stance on trade policy and criticising European Union, China,…

US Treasury Secretary refutes reports of plans to sign minerals deal with Ukraine

Washington (IANS) US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has told a media outlet that there are no plans to sign a mineral resources deal with Ukraine following President Donald Trump's speech to Congress.  

After a heated exchange last week…