Bangladesh: Chaos, violence rules at historic Madhur Canteen in Dhaka

Dhaka (IANS) The historic Madhur Canteen at Dhaka University has turned into yet another ugly political battleground in Bangladesh as members of various student organisations have engaged in protests, scuffles and violence at the iconic venue, this…

Russia's stance on agreement with US on reduction of strategic offensive arms unchanged: Shoigu

Kuala Lumpur/Geneva (IANS) Russia's position on the agreement with the United States on the reduction of strategic offensive weapons, which expires in February 2026, has remained unchanged, Russian security chief Sergei Shoigu said on Thursday.

Top diplomats from Russia and US meet in Istanbul, focus on restoring Embassy operations

Istanbul (IANS)  Top diplomats of Russia and the United States are meeting in Turkey's Istanbul on Thursday as both countries aim at normalising operations of their embassies that remain disrupted following the start of Russia-Ukraine war and…

Death toll from tropical disease melioidosis in Australia rises to 12

Sydney (IANS) The number of deaths from a disease linked to heavy rainfall and flooding in northeast of Australia's state of Queensland has more than doubled to 12, local health authorities said.

Health authorities in the tropical north…

It’s in Russia’s benefit to end war in Ukraine, says Trump after meeting Macron

Washington (IANS) US President Donald Trump said it is to Russia’s “benefit” to make a deal and end the war against Ukraine and he thinks President Vladimir Putin does want to make a deal. 

Addressing a joint news conference with him, France’s…

India abstains on resolutions on Ukraine amendments; US breaks with allies

United Nations (IANS) India abstained on a series of resolutions on Ukraine and amendments at the General Assembly that saw the US break ranks with its Western allies and side with Russia on some of them showing the ruptures and realignments under…

March for Justice: Bangladesh Medical students protest for reforms

Dhaka (IANS) The Bangladesh medical students on Tuesday started a "March for Justice" programme. The protest was sparked due to a long-running dispute over holding the title 'Doctor' by the medical assistants, according to local media reports.…

Much like US, Germany got tired of 'no common sense' agenda: Trump lauds Conservative lead

Washington (IANS) After the exit polls showed a clear win for the conservative alliance in Germany, US President Donald Trump welcomed the results, stating that the people had got tired of the "no common sense" agenda.  

Taking to his social…

Air Force Base in Bangladesh attacked, several injured

Dhaka (IANS) In a major incident of lawlessness that is currently prevailing in Bangladesh under the interim government led by Chief Advisor Mohammad Yunus, several miscreants launched an ambush attack on an Air Force Base in Cox's Bazar on the…

Explosions near Russian Consulate in France have signs of terrorist attack: Moscow

Moscow/Marseille (IANS) The Russian Foreign Ministry on Monday stated that explosions on the territory of the Russian Consulate General in France's Marseilles resemble a terrorist attack. 

"The explosions on the territory of the Russian…