Legacy disgraced in Bangladesh yet again as radicals destroy Dhaka's Martyred Intellectuals Memorial

Dhaka (IANS) In yet another shocking incident, a mob of radicals demolished the Martyred Intellectuals Memorial in Dhaka's Mirpur area on Tuesday. The monument was a symbol of the genocide committed by the Pakistan Army during the Liberation War…

Pope Francis dies at 88, announces Vatican

Vatican City (IANS) Pope Francis has died at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta, the Vatican said in a statement Monday afternoon, India time. 

"Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age…

Bangladesh seeks Interpol Red Notice against ousted PM Sheikh Hasina

Dhaka (IANS) Bangladesh has requested Interpol to issue a red notice against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 11 others in connection with a case alleging conspiracy to overthrow the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government, according to local…

US may accept Russian control of Crimea in peace talks with Ukraine

Washington (IANS) The US is reportedly prepared to recognise Russian control of the Ukrainian region of Crimea as part of a broader peace agreement between Moscow and Kyiv, a media report said. The potential concession is the latest signal that President…

Trump expects Russia's response on Ukraine ceasefire this week

Moscow (IANS) Hours after Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov held a telephonic conversation with the United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio, US President Donald Trump said that he expects to get Russia's response on a possible ceasefire…

Ukraine extends martial law, general mobilisation for 90 more days

Kyiv (IANS) The Ukrainian Parliament has voted to extend the country's current martial law and general military mobilisation for another 90 days, parliament member Yaroslav Zheleznyak said on social media Telegram. 

According to Zheleznyak,…

Europe fastest-warming continent; endured hottest year in 2024

London (IANS) Europe experienced its hottest year on record in 2024, marked by deadly floods, prolonged heatwaves, and unprecedented climate extremes, according to a joint report released this week by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) and…

Amid talk of Islamic representation, India, G4 reject proposals to allocate UNSC seats on religious basis

United Nations (IANS) Amid talk of Islamic representation, India and other G4 members have rejected proposals to allocate seats on the basis of religion in a reformed Security Council. “Proposals to introduce new parameters (in reforming the Council)…

Pakistan Foreign Secretary in Bangladesh for first bilateral talks in 15 years

Dhaka (IANS) Bangladesh's growing closeness with Pakistan is visible once again as Pakistan Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch arrived in Dhaka on Wednesday for the Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) being held after a gap of 15 years. 

The…

Finland President dials PM Modi, discusses ongoing collaborations in digitalization, mobility

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finland President Alexander Stubb reiterated their commitment to further strengthen and deepen the partnership between the two countries, including in the areas of quantum, 5G-6G, AI and cyber-security…