Belgorod declares emergency as Ukrainian forces press incursion
Russia’s Belgorod border region declared an emergency Wednesday under heavy shelling by Ukrainian forces that are pressing a major cross-border incursion into the adjacent Kursk region for a second week. Belgorod Gov. Vyacheslav Gladkov described the situation there as “extremely difficult and tense” as the attacks destroyed homes and caused civilian...
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Another case filed against Sheikh Hasina
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Thai PM dismissed for breach of ethics
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ICC monitoring events in Venezuela
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Chinese Bharatnayam dancer makes history; performs ‘Arangetram’
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Former ISI chief Faiz Hameed taken into military custody
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Indonesian leaders hold meeting in future capital
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Businesses in B’desh hit by cash supply drought
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Protestors told to surrender arms
Bangladesh interim government’s Home Affairs Adviser Brigadier General (retd) M Sakhawat Hussain on Monday asked protesters to surrender by August 19 all illegal and unauthorised firearms, including the rifles looted from law enforcers during the recent violence, according to a media report. Hussain said that if those arms were not returned...
Hundreds join ‘Save Hindus in Bangladesh’ vigil in Houston
In a powerful yet peaceful display of solidarity, over 300 Indian-Americans and Bangladeshi-origin Hindus gathered at Sugar Land City Hall in Houston to protest the horrific acts committed by Islamist extremists targeting Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh. The air was thick with emotion as attendees united for a cause on...
New B’desh CJ warns of stern action against ‘misdeeds’ by judiciary
Bangladesh’s newly appointed Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed on Monday warned of stern action if anybody from the judiciary was found to be involved in any “misdeeds”. Speaking at a reception hosted by the Attorney General’s Office and the Supreme Court Bar in the Appellate Division, Ahmed commemorated those killed in...
Man held in London for stabbing 2 persons
The attack occurred in Leicester Square, a magnet for tourists with its shops, theatres and cinemas. The square and surrounding area have an estimated 2.5 million visitors every week. Police said the two victims were taken to a major trauma centre. The extent of their injuries was not immediately clear. The...
Democrats launch first paid ad campaign for the Harris-Walz ticket
With a solidified presidential ticket stumping across the country and a massive amount of money to spend, the Democratic Party is targeting seven critical battleground states with paid advertising for Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. The Democratic National Committee announced the Harris-Walz advertising push on Monday, which...
Major wildfire rages out of control on fringes of Greek capital
A major forest fire was raging out of control on the northern fringes of the Greek capital Monday, triggering numerous evacuation orders for Athens suburbs and outlying areas as strong winds hampered the efforts of hundreds of firefighters and dozens of water-dropping planes. The blaze that began Sunday afternoon was racing...
Harris gains ground in key states, continues her fundraising spree
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris has voiced confidence in winning the November 5 general elections against her Republican rival Donald Trump, as she gained ground nationally and in several key battleground states. US Vice President Harris, who is of both Indian and African origin, continues to be on a fundraising spree,...
