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.

Trump Cuts Tariffs on Food Imports; India’s Mango and Tea Exports Likely to Gain

New York — US President Donald Trump has reduced tariffs on several food imports as “affordability” becomes a rising political concern, a move that could benefit Indian exports such as mangoes, pomegranates, and tea.

According…

US Formally Backs South Korea’s Nuclear Submarine Program, Supports Move Toward Uranium Enrichment

Washington: The United States has formally endorsed South Korea’s plan to build nuclear-powered submarines and has expressed support for Seoul’s push to gain uranium enrichment and spent nuclear fuel reprocessing capabilities, according…

Global Leaders Condemn Delhi Blast, Express Solidarity with India

Singapore City — World leaders have strongly condemned the terror attack near Delhi’s Red Fort Metro Station, which claimed multiple lives and left more than 20 injured on Monday evening.

The explosion occurred when a Haryana-registered…

Bangladesh Awami League Warns of ‘Conspiracies’ by Yunus-Led Interim Government Amid ‘Dhaka Lockdown’ Movement

Dhaka — The **Awami League** on Thursday called on its leaders, activists, and supporters to stay alert against what it described as “conspiracies” being orchestrated by the **Muhammad Yunus-led interim government** and its…

Trump’s Surprising Reversal on H-1B Visas: Says US ‘Needs Foreign Talent’

Washington — In a notable shift from his earlier hardline stance, US President Donald Trump has defended the H-1B visa programme, stating that the country needs foreign talent to fill critical roles across industries.

In an interview…