Iran could launch 'significant' attack on Israel, possibly this week, claims US
August 13, 2024 6:57 ISTConsidering the looming threat of a widened war in the Middle East, the Pentagon on Sunday ordered the deployment of guided missile submarines.
Considering the looming threat of a widened war in the Middle East, the Pentagon on Sunday ordered the deployment of guided missile submarines.
On August 7, a Dhaka court acquitted Yunus and three top officials of Grameen Telecom - Ashraful Hassan, M Shahjahan and Nurjahan Begum - in a labour law violation case. Yunus, the 84-year-old economist, on Thursday took oath as the chief adviser of the interim government.
The incident comes as the UK looks to revive from the massive anti-immigrants riots in the recent days. The UK entered into a period of calm after riots broke out following a knife attack in Southport that killed three girls.
Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus has condemned attacks on the minority communities in the violence-hit nation, terming them as "heinous", and urged the youth to protect all Hindu, Christian, and Buddhist families from harm.
Former intelligence chief Faiz Hameed has been taken into military custody, Pakistan's Dawn News reported.
There have been several reports of Hindus being attacked in Bangladesh in the aftermath of the violent protests in the country recently. But do you know that Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, has derived its name from a Hindu deity in the history?
The clashes resulted in the collapse of Hasina's Awami League-led government and drove her to seek refuge in India. Following the government's downfall, many police officers were too afraid to return to their duties and those who did go to their stations in civilian clothes.
Hussain stated that if the arms were not returned to the nearby police stations, the authorities would conduct a search. Anyone found in possession of unauthorized weapons would face charges, according to The Daily Star newspaper.
The Foreign Secretary expressed India’s commitment to continuously support Nepal’s peace, stability, and prosperity when he met Himalayan leaders. Singh thanked India for its assistance in infrastructure development, post-earthquake reconstruction, and COVID-19 response in Nepal.
Ukraine's latest incursion into Russian land has enlarged the prospects of a wider conflict between the two neighbouring nations. Putin has described the incursion as a "large-scale provocation" and vowed to defend his land with great power.
Saint Martins Island has been a contentious issue in Bangladesh-US relations. But the friction between both countries has not been limited to the island, it extends to multiple issues which include alleged human rights violations and concerns over the electoral process.
Tharoor said that a statue intended to commemorate the liberation of Bangladesh had been destroyed by "anti-India vandals." He shared a photograph of the damaged statue, which depicted the moment Pakistan surrendered following the 1971 war.
Austin has ordered a guided missile submarine to the Middle East and is telling the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group to sail more quickly to the area. The Lincoln was expected in the region by month's end.
Emergency crews were summoned around 2 am on Monday following a collision between a twin-engine helicopter and the roof of a hotel. The impact ignited a fire on the building's top and led to evacuations, according to a statement from Queensland state police.
In a powerful yet peaceful display of solidarity, over 300 Indian Americans and Bangladeshi-origin Hindus gathered at Sugar Land City Hall in Houston.
Trump is reported to have used a derogatory term often aimed at women to refer to Vice President Kamala Harris during at least two private conversations, according to The New York Times, which cited two individuals who overheard him use the term. His campaign denies these allegations.
According to an earlier media report, former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina alleged the role of the United States behind her ouster. She claimed that a big conspiracy was hatched to remove her from power. However, this has now been refuted bu her son.
In his first interview since ending his re-election campaign on July 21, Biden stated that he had "no serious health issues" but emphasised that his top priority was defeating former President Trump.
Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain stated that the interim Bangladesh government "hopes to see India cooperate with us" and emphasised the importance of "meeting public expectations by achieving tangible results in our bilateral relationship with India."
Jaishankar wrapped up a significant visit to Male on Sunday. During the visit, he assured the Maldives' top leadership that the country remains a key partner for India in promoting peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indian Ocean region.
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