UN human rights team to visit Dhaka to discuss probe; report says Hindus attacked
United Nations, Aug 17 – A human rights team from the world organisation will visit Dhaka next week to discuss with the interim government investigations into the human rights violations during the recent unrest in Bangladesh, according to a UN Spokesperson. The High
Hindus in Bangladesh demand justice amid increasing violence and threats
The Bangladesh Jatiya Hindu Mohajot (BJHM), a coalition of 23 Hindu organizations, announced on Tuesday that 278 Hindu families have experienced severe violence and vandalism in 48 districts since Sheikh Hasina stepped down as Prime Minister on August 5. In a press conference
Putin praises India’s success and strategic partnership inIndependence Day messages
Russian President Vladimir Putin praised India’s “widely-recognized track record of success” in a message to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of India’s Independence Day. He emphasized the importance of the strategic partnership between Russia and India. Putin
Blinken hails US-India partnership on Independence Day, emphasizes deepening ties
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken extended his congratulations to India on its 78th Independence Day, underscoring the strengthened bilateral cooperation between the United States and India in a statement released on Thursday. “On this significant day, we honor the rich and diverse
Iraq postpones setting date for US-led coalition departure
Baghdad, Aug 16 – Iraq has delayed the announcement of an end date for the US-led coalition’s mission in the country, citing recent regional developments. The Iraqi foreign ministry on Thursday said there are no US combat forces in Iraq, only advisors operating
Czech Health Ministry recommends vaccination against mpox
Prague, Aug 16 – The Czech Ministry of Health and the State Health Institute (SZU) issued a statement, recommending people vaccinate and take preventive measures against mpox if travelling to areas where mpox is currently reported. The mpox disease, formerly known as monkeypox,
Deadly floods kill over 50 in northern Chad
Yaounde, Aug 16 – At least 54 people have been killed due to flooding following continuous rainfall in Chad’s northern province of Tibesti, authorities and local media informed. The rainfall, which started last Friday and continued to Wednesday, destroyed properties, Mahamat Tochi Chidi,
Qatar talks crucial step towards Gaza ceasefire: Palestinian official
Ramallah, Aug 16 – The ceasefire talks held in Qatar will be a significant step towards ending the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip, a Palestinian official said. “What is happening today in Qatar represents a real starting point for ending the suffering
Indonesia targets $25.2 billion in private sector investment for green hydrogen by 2060
Jakarta, Aug 16 – Indonesia aims to secure $25.2 billion in private sector investment for green hydrogen development by 2060, according to the Ministry of Industry. This initiative is designed to prevent an energy crisis in the industrial sector while also supporting carbon
Czech Health Ministry recommends vaccination against mpox
Prague, Aug 16 – The Czech Ministry of Health and the State Health Institute (SZU) issued a statement, recommending people vaccinate and take preventive measures against mpox if travelling to areas where mpox is currently reported. The mpox disease, formerly known as monkeypox,
Paetongtarn Shinawatra becomes Thailand’s youngest Prime Minister
Bangkok, Aug 16 – Pheu Thai leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the 37-year-old youngest daughter of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, has been elected as Thailand’s next prime minister. Paetongtarn will succeed Srettha Thavisin, who was removed from office by the Constitutional Court on Wednesday
UN chief calls for banning nuclear testing ‘for good’
United Nations, Aug 16 -UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for banning nuclear testing “for good” in an observance message for the International Day against Nuclear Tests, observed annually on August 29. In the message, Guterres said on Thursday that across nearly eight decades,
Severe storms wreak havoc on Spain’s Balearic Islands
Madrid, Aug 16 – Heavy storms and torrential rains battered Spain’s Balearic Islands, causing widespread flooding, road closures, evacuations, and flight cancellations just days after the region endured its fourth heatwave of the summer. The Military Emergency Unit (UME) has been deployed to
United Airlines flight from San Francisco to Rome diverted for two consecutive days
San Francisco, Aug 16 – A United Airlines flight from San Francisco to Rome was diverted for the second consecutive day. United Airlines Flight 507, operated by a Boeing 777-200, was diverted to Edmonton, Canada, due to a passenger medical emergency, a spokesperson
Maharaja Trophy 2024: Bhandage powers Mysore to victory over Shivamogga in rain-hit encounter
Bengaluru, Aug 15 – The Mysore Warriors downed the Shivamogga Lions by seven runs via VJD Method in a rain-impacted second encounter on the opening day of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 league. The rain-affected fixture saw Mysore Warriors put up 159/8 in
Sweden reports 1st case of more infectious mpox variant outside Africa
Helsinki, Aug 16 – Swedish health authorities have confirmed that they have identified the first case of the more infectious Clade I variant of mpox in the country. The Public Health Agency of Sweden said on Thursday that this is also the first
S.Korean hospitals to wrap up hiring of more trainee doctors
Seoul, Aug 16 – Hospitals in South Korea are set to wrap up the hiring of more junior doctors on Friday, but few more applicants are expected as many trainee doctors have defied the government’s medical reform for nearly seven months, the officials
US ties with India remains one of great importance: Pentagon
Washington, Aug 16 – US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin is set to host his Indian counterpart, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, at the Pentagon on August 23. “The relationship with India remains one of great importance. It’s one of great importance to the Indo-Pacific
US VP nominees agree to debate hosted by CBS on Oct 1
Washington, Aug 16 – US Vice-Presidential nominees — Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Ohio Senator J.D. Vance — on Thursday agreed to participate in a debate hosted by CBS News, which is scheduled for October 1. The debate will be moderated by “CBS
Dhaka to decide whether to seek Hasina’s extradition
Dhaka, Aug 16 – As cases rise against her, including murder accusations, Bangladesh will decide whether to ask India to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who resigned and fled to New Delhi last week, the country’s Foreign Affairs Adviser Mohammad Touhid Hossain