International

February 4, 2025 1:59 PM

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Bangladesh interim govt requests Interpol Red Notice for Sheikh Hasina

The interim Government of Bangladesh has requested Interpol to issue a Red Notice on Sheikh Hasina who fled India during the mass uprising. Inspector General of Bangladesh Police Baharul Alam disclosed the information at a high-level meeting with security chiefs, presided over by interim government ...

February 4, 2025 1:47 PM

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China announces retaliatory tariffs on American goods as US levies take effect

China has announced the imposition of retaliatory tariffs on a raft of US products in response to the US Government's decision to hike tariffs on certain Chinese products. The countermeasures announced by China's Ministry of Commerce include a 15 per cent tax on coal and liquefied natural gas import...

February 4, 2025 12:33 PM

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Trump, Netanyahu to discuss extending fragile truce between Israel-Hamas

In US, President Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu are set to meet today in Washington. The talks will focus on extending a fragile truce between Israel and Hamas, which has allowed for the release of hostages.   The leaders will also discuss potential Israel-Saudi Arabia relations and Iran’s...

February 4, 2025 8:27 AM

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Bart De Wever sworn in as Belgium’s new Prime Minister

In Belgium, Bart De Wever has been sworn in as the country's new prime minister. The oath-taking ceremony took place before King Philippe of Belgium at the Royal Palace yesterday.   De Wever's coalition, consisting of five parties, includes seven francophone ministers and seven Flemish minister...

February 4, 2025 7:08 AM

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Rwanda-backed M23 rebels declare ceasefire in Congo

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in eastern Congo declared a unilateral ceasefire, citing humanitarian concerns. The announcement was made yesterday, following deadly clashes last week between the rebels and Congolese forces, which left hundreds of people dead. The fighting, which saw the rebels seize Goma ...

February 4, 2025 12:41 PM

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Sri Lanka celebrates its 77th National Day

Sri Lanka is celebrating its 77th National Day today. The official celebrations were held at Independence Square in Colombo featuring a military parade, cultural performances, and a special address by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The President urged the nation to focus on building a brighter ...

February 3, 2025 9:51 PM

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Saraswati Puja celebrated in Bangladesh

Saraswati Puja, a cornerstone festival for the Hindu community in Bangladesh celebrated with enthusiasm and religious fervour across the country on Monday.  Saraswati Puja or Basant Panchami falls on the fifth Tithi of the Bengali month of Maagh each year when Hindus worship goddess Saraswati to mar...

February 3, 2025 6:41 PM

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Car Bomb Blast in Northern Syria Kills 19

A car bomb exploded on the outskirts of a northern Syrian city on Monday, killing at least 19 people. The dead included 18 women and one man. According to the local Syrian civil defence, another 15 women were wounded, some of them in critical condition. The car detonated next to a vehicle carrying m...