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Hundreds protest in Dhaka over violence against Hindus in Bangladesh

Dhaka: The turmoil in Bangladesh is far from ending with hundreds of people protesting in the capital Dhaka on Friday against violence targeting the country's minority Hindus since former prime minister Sheikh Hasina quit and fled the country earlier this week, according to a Reuters report. more

Middle East Crisis: Israel calls for fresh sanctions on Iran during UNSC meeting amid escalation of tension

Amid further escalation of tension over missiles and drone attacks carried out on Israel, the country's official called for fresh sanctions on Iran during a meeting of the UN security ...

Yemen truce holding, but full measures still not in place

New York: The “unprecedented” truce in Yemen has so far led to a reduction in fighting and other positive developments, but action is needed on its full implementation and to ...

World powers meet for second round of UN-backed talks on Libya crisis

World powers met in Germany's Berlin to discuss solutions for lasting peace in Libya, the war-torn North African country, by ensuring it conducts general elections planned for Decembe ...

China blocks Masood Azhar's designation as global terrorist, India expresses disappointment

New York/New Delhi, Nov 3 (JEN): Following reports of a possible block by China to name Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist, the nation did the inevitable, triggering s ...