International

December 4, 2024 8:49 AM December 4, 2024 8:49 AM

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UK MPs raise concern over ethnic cleansing of Hindus in Bangladesh

UK MPs have raised concern over the ethnic cleansing of Hindus in Bangladesh. An urgent issue was tabled in the House of Commons in the UK's parliament over the worrisome situation in Bangladesh. Conservative MP Priti Patel called the situation in Bangladesh deeply concerning. Referring to the surge...

December 4, 2024 8:26 AM December 4, 2024 8:26 AM

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Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah becomes Namibia’s first female President

In Namibia, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of the ruling South West Africa People's Organization (SWAPO) party has won the country’s eighth presidential election, becoming its first female president. The electoral commission announced that she secured more than 57 per cent of the votes, while her closest ri...

December 4, 2024 7:22 AM December 4, 2024 7:22 AM

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South Korean President lifts emergency martial law after fierce backlash

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has announced the lifting of emergency martial law after the National Assembly voted to end it, following fierce backlash from lawmakers across the political spectrum. His Cabinet approved a motion to terminate martial law approximately six hours after the surpri...

December 4, 2024 6:37 AM December 4, 2024 6:37 AM

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UK updates travel advisory for Bangladesh over warning of likely terrorist attacks

The United Kingdom has updated its travel advisory for Bangladesh, saying terrorists are likely to try to carry out attacks in Bangladesh. UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) said in a warning that terrorist attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places visited by foreign...

December 3, 2024 8:46 PM December 3, 2024 8:46 PM

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South Korea declares emergency martial law to eliminate anti-state elements

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has declared "emergency martial law" calling it a necessary measure to protect the country from North Korea's communist forces and to eliminate anti-state elements. Announcing a surprise late-night television address, Yoon accused the opposition parties of underm...

December 3, 2024 8:28 PM December 3, 2024 8:28 PM

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Sri Lanka amends  Act to felicitate new nominations for Local body elections

In Sri Lanka, the cabinet has approved amending the Local Government Act to allow fresh nominations to be called for the Local Government Election. Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa told the media today that cabinet approval was granted to cancel the nominations that were received in ...

December 3, 2024 8:22 PM December 3, 2024 8:22 PM

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India wants to build a stable relationship with Bangladesh says HC Pranay Verma

The High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh Pranay Verma today said Delhi wants to build a positive, stable, and constructive relationship with Dhaka. Talking to reporters briefly at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Dhaka, the High Commissioner said India is interested in working with Bangladesh ...

December 3, 2024 2:02 PM December 3, 2024 2:02 PM

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Pakistan: Anti-Terrorism Court issues non-bailable arrest warrants for Imran Khan

An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Pakistan issued non-bailable arrest warrants for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan, his wife Bushra Bibi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, and 93 other party leaders. The warrants stem from allegations of violence and rioting during rece...

December 3, 2024 1:51 PM December 3, 2024 1:51 PM

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Russian President Putin approves record military spending in 2025 budget

Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved the country's budget for 2025, which includes record-breaking spending on military needs amid Moscow's ongoing assault against Ukraine.     The budget allocates about 126 billion U.S. dollars to national defense, which reportedly amounts to 32....