News
Global Headlines
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) claimed on Thursday that it had killed Ali Yusuf Harshi, the nephew of Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem, during an overnight airstrike in Beirut, the capital of Lebanon. more
Vaping in Thailand? You could end up in jail instead of the beach

Travellers heading to Thailand should exercise caution, as electronic cigarettes are completely banned in the popular tourist destination, with violations attracting heavy fines and even ...

Shelly Kittleson: Week-long kidnap nightmare ends as US journalist freed in Iraq

American journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was abducted from a Baghdad street corner last week, has been released, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed on Wednesday.

From brink of further escalation to deal: US-Iran reach two-week ceasefire deal

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, stepping back from earlier threats of striking the country’s power plants and bridges.

'A whole civilisation will die tonight': Trump issues stark warning to Iran as war deadline nears

US President Donald Trump has issued one of his most severe warnings yet to Iran, cautioning that an entire civilisation could face destruction as a key deadline approaches.

One killed, 12 injured after mini-truck hits Easter procession in Pakistan

A man was killed and more than a dozen others were injured after a speeding mini-truck rammed into a procession taken out by the local Christian community to observe Easter in Pakistan&rs ...

Pakistan power crisis deepens: nationwide early market shutdown, Sindh exempted

The Pakistan government has decided to close markets and shopping malls across the country by 8 pm—except in Sindh—as part of energy conservation measures amid the ongoing Mid ...

Iran could be taken out in one night: Trump warns as '8 pm' deadline approaches 

Donald Trump has warned of decisive military action against Iran if Tehran fails to reach an agreement before a deadline tied to reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Major change ahead of Poila Boishakh — Bangladesh renames grand procession

Bangladesh has renamed the Poila Boishakh (Bengali New Year) procession—recognised by UNESCO—as Boishakhi Shobhajatra, Culture Affairs Minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury announced o ...

Bangladesh: PM Tarique Rahman appeals for religious harmony in Easter meeting

Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has called for unity and cooperation among people of all religious communities, urging them to work together to build a prosperous and inclusive n ...