International

October 4, 2023 11:40 AM October 4, 2023 11:40 AM

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Indian High Commissioner visits Shalban Buddhist Vihar, Cumilla in Bangladesh

High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh Pranay Verma on Tuesday visited Shalban Buddhist Vihar located in Cumilla District of Bangladesh. The High Commissioner also visited the Mainamati Museum located in the south of Shalbon Vihara. Verma discussed with the curator and local administrati...

October 4, 2023 9:01 AM October 4, 2023 9:01 AM

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Italy: At least 21 die, 18 injured after bus falls from overpass near Venice

In Italy, at least 21 people reportedly died and 18 were injured yesterday after a bus fell from an overpass near Venice. The bus was running on methane and caught fire after the crash. It was returning from Venice's historic centre to a camping site when the accident occurred in northern Italy...

October 4, 2023 8:30 AM October 4, 2023 8:30 AM

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US House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy ousted in historic vote

In an extraordinary showdown, the US House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy has been voted out of the job. The 216-to-210 vote marked the first time in history that the House removed its leader, with eight Republicans voting along with 208 Democrats to remove McCarthy. The rebellion was led...

October 4, 2023 8:03 AM October 4, 2023 8:03 AM

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World Bank lowers Bangladesh’s growth projection for FY24

The World Bank in its latest update released on Tuesday has projected Bangladesh’s economic growth to be 5.6 percent in the 2023-24 fiscal year ending next June.   The global lender in its previous projection in April, forecasted a 6.2 percent GDP growth for the current fiscal year.   The ...

October 3, 2023 7:47 PM October 3, 2023 7:47 PM

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Indian High Commissioner paid tributes to Commonwealth War Graves, Comilla

Indian High Commissioner in Bangladesh Pranay Verma paid tributes to Maynamati War Cemetery, Comilla in Bangladesh on Tuesday. The high Commissioner laid a wreath at the Commonwealth war graves and paid homage to the war heroes.  The Maynamati War Cemetery located in th...

October 3, 2023 7:32 PM October 3, 2023 7:32 PM

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Two killed, 5 others injured in shooting at Siam Paragon mall in Thailand

Two people have been killed and five others injured in a shooting at the Siam Paragon mall in Thailand on Tuesday. According to Thai police, two people who were killed in the shooting were Chinese and Burmese. Meanwhile, Police have arrested a 14-year-old gunman and was being questioned. The forces ...

October 3, 2023 7:09 PM October 3, 2023 7:09 PM

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15 killed in explosion and fire at illegal oil refinery site in Nigeria

At least 15 people have been killed in an explosion and fire at an illegal oil refinery site in Nigeria Delta region. The incident took place yesterday in the southern River state’s Emohua district, where illegal refineries are common.   Local media reported that explosions at locally run refin...

October 3, 2023 6:29 PM October 3, 2023 6:29 PM

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Hardeep Singh Puri Discusses Energy Prices, Cooperation, and Partnerships in Abu Dhabi

Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri met with the Secretary General of OPEC, Haitham al-Ghais, and the CEO of Schlumberger, Olivier Le Peuch, in Abu Dhabi on Monday, on the sidelines of ADIPEC 2023 to discuss energy prices, cooperation, and opportunities for stronger partnerships...

October 3, 2023 3:21 PM October 3, 2023 3:21 PM

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India Showcases Innovation and Collaboration at ADIPEC 2023 in Abu Dhabi

As the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC 2023) continues to unfold at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, India is emerging as a key player, showcasing innovation and fostering collaboration in the global energy landscape. Under the theme of "Decarbonisin...

October 3, 2023 2:04 PM October 3, 2023 2:04 PM

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UNSC votes to send multinational armed force to Haiti

The United Nations Security Council has voted to send a multinational armed force to Haiti. The decision comes after repeated calls by Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry for military assistance to combat violent gangs. The deployment of an armed force is expected to restore peace and security to Hai...