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Australian Senator Fatima resigns after Gaza vote backlash
News —4 July, 2024 15:07
Senator Fatima Payman has resigned from Australia's ruling Labor Party, days after voting against it to support a motion on Palestinian statehood. Labor…
Hamas says it has sent new ‘ideas’ on halting Gaza war
The Hamas militant group said Wednesday it has sent new “ideas”…
Bangladesh looks to China for $5 billion loan: TIME
Bangladesh is in talks with China for a loan of about $5 billion…
Kashmir conflict claims 45,000 lives over 3 decades: Police
Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP), R R Swain, said on Monday that the ongoing conflict in the union territory over the past 30 years has resulted in the loss of 45,000…
Sylhet, Sunamganj go under flood water
Heavy rainfall triggered by active monsoon submerged much of two northeastern districts Sylhet and Sunamganj creating havoc for the people in rural areas as the two districts witnessed…
Major UK tabloid The Sun backs Labour in election
Major UK tabloid The Sun on Wednesday said it was "time for Labour", backing the main opposition party for election victory and calling the ruling Conservatives "exhausted" and divided after 14 years. Political leaders of all stripes have long courted the backing of the influential newspaper, which is part of Rupert Murdoch's global News Corp group and last backed Labour during Tony Blair's tenure as prime minister starting in 1997.
Nepalese PM loses majority after coalition partner quits
Embattled Nepali Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal lost his government's majority Wednesday after his key coalition partner withdrew support, triggering fresh political uncertainty…
The fate of Rohingyas may be in Arakan Army’s hands
In late May, reports emerged that tens of thousands of Rohingya have been forced to flee their homes in the townships of Buthidaung and Maungdaw, northern Rakhine State.…
Putin and Xi hail ‘stability’ of China-Russia partnership on SCO sidelines
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping have hailed their country’s “partnership” on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation…
Modi must apologise to Indian Muslims for calling them infiltrators: Amartya Sen
Hello and welcome to a special interview for The Wire and the latest in our occasional series of interviews with outstanding Indians on how they view the election results and how they…
Israel assassinates 2nd senior Hezbollah commander
An Israeli drone targeted a car east of the city of Tyre on Wednesday, killing a senior Hezbollah commander and severely injuring a second man who later died as a result.Mohammed Naameh…
Hurricane Beryl: Record-breaking sign of warming world
Hurricane Beryl is wreaking havoc in parts of the Caribbean – and putting the role of climate change under the spotlight. With maximum sustained wind speeds of more than 160mph…
ACC's billionaire director Fanafillah, Abu Bakar amass wealth thru syndication
Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Director Sheikh Mohammad Fanafillah and Deputy Director Abu Bakar have allegedly amassed a fortune through shady deals and abuse of power, reveals…
Jail sentence of Dr Yunus to remain effective: HC
The High Court (HC) in its judgment in a case challenging the Labour Appellate Tribunal order that had stayed the conviction of Grameen Telecom Chairman and Nobel Laureate Dr. Muhammad…
Protest against quota: Students block Shahbagh for 2nd day
Students of different universities and colleges of Dhaka blocked Shahbagh intersection for the 2nd day on Wednesday protesting the reinstatement of quota system in government jobs.…
Bangladesh needs China for its rapid industrialization: Shahriar Alam
Former State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam on Wednesday said Bangladesh needs China for its rapid industrialization and noted the significant role that China has played…
Prattay Scheme: Quader to meet with protesting teachers on Thursday
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader will hold a meeting with the leaders of the Federation of Bangladesh University Teachers Association on Thursday as the public university…