International

January 28, 2026 12:15 PM

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Bangladesh: Elderly Hindu man killed in Kurigram over land dispute

The killing of an elderly Hindu man in Kurigram has once again highlighted growing concerns over the safety of religious minorities in Bangladesh, amid a series of violent incidents reported in recent months. Madhu Chandra Shil (62) was killed on Monday after being pushed during a dispute over land ...

January 27, 2026 10:18 PM

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79th BAFTA 2026: List of Nominations Announced

The nominations for the 79th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) 2026 have been announced today. Paul Thomas Anderson’s action thriller 'One Battle After Another' leads the race with 14 nominations, including acting nods for five of its cast. Ryan Coogler’s vampire epic ‘Sinners’ secured 13 nominat...

January 27, 2026 1:31 PM

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Sri Lanka: CWIT emerges as most efficient terminal at Port of Colombo in 2025

In Sri Lanka, the Colombo West International Terminal (CWIT) has emerged as the most efficient terminal at the Port of Colombo in 2025, significantly outperforming the state-run East Container Terminal (ECT). Operated by an Adani-John Keells Holdings consortium, the terminal has demonstrated a faste...

January 27, 2026 11:00 AM

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India & UN Chief Antonio Guterres call for urgent reform of UNSC

India and United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres have called for urgent reform of the UN Security Council, warning that mounting global challenges are straining the credibility and effectiveness of the world body. India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, P Harish, said that...

January 27, 2026 10:35 AM

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US President increases tariffs on South Korean goods from 15 to 25 %

US President Donald Trump announced an increase in tariffs on South Korean goods to 25 per cent from 15 per cent, citing the Korean Legislature’s failure to enact a trade agreement. Writing on Social media,  Trump said the higher tariffs would apply to autos, lumber, pharma and other reciprocal tari...

January 27, 2026 10:23 AM

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Israel retrieves remains of last Israeli captive in Gaza

Israel has retrieved the remains of Ran Gvili, the last Israeli captive in Gaza, clearing the way for the next phase of the October ceasefire, including reopening the Rafah crossing without restrictions. Israel Army spokesman Avichay Adraee said Gvili’s body was returned for burial, confirming all h...

January 27, 2026 7:20 AM

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Japan to return twin panda cubs to China

Japan is going to return twin panda cubs to China today, leaving the country without any pandas for the first time since 1972. The departure comes at a very tense moment in relations between Tokyo and Beijing, which have sharply deteriorated after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Japan would get i...

January 26, 2026 9:05 PM

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Major airlines cancel flights to US due to severe winter weather

Major Gulf carriers have cancelled and rescheduled multiple flights to the United States as Winter Storm Fern brings heavy snow, ice and strong winds across large parts of North America, triggering widespread disruption at major airports.   Emirates has canceled more than a dozen Dubai-US services b...