International

June 20, 2024 12:32 PM

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Bangladesh: Indian High Commission to host 10th International Yoga Day in Dhaka

In Bangladesh, the High Commission of India will hold the Yoga Day at the Mirpur Indoor Stadium, Dhaka to observe the 10th International Yoga Day tomorrow. The High Commission of India has roped in the Yoga Associations of Bangladesh to take part in the Yoga Day programme. The Bangladesh Yoga Associ...

June 20, 2024 8:20 AM

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Canada declares Iran’s IRGC a terrorist entity

Canada has declared Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), a branch of the Iranian Armed Forces, as a terrorist entity. Canadian Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc announced it yesterday, saying that Canada will use all of the tools at its disposal to combat the terrorist activity of t...

June 19, 2024 9:13 PM

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Over 550 Hajj Pilgrims die in Saudi Arabia’s Mecca due to blazing heat

A scorching heat wave has turned this year's Hajj pilgrimage into a tragedy, with over 550 pilgrims dying from extreme temperatures exceeding 50 degrees Celsius. Egypt has suffered the most significant losses, with at least 320 pilgrims succumbing to heatstroke and related illnesses. Diplomatic sour...

June 19, 2024 7:16 PM

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China Floods and Landslides Claim at Least 13 Lives Amid Heavy Rains

In China, at least 13 people have died in heavy rains, floods and landslides, while many were missing. The state news agency reported that continuous rain fell for 24 hours in Shanghang in the south-eastern Fujian province, affecting some 66,500 people. The situation in other areas of southern China...

June 19, 2024 7:12 PM

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North Korea and Russia Sign Mutual Defense Pact, Strengthen Military Cooperation

North Korea and Russia have signed an agreement to strengthen their military cooperation, including a mutual defense pledge in case of an attack. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un described the enhanced relationship as an alliance during a press conference following his meeting with Russian President ...

June 19, 2024 6:50 PM

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Bangladesh: At least 9 killed at Rohingya camps in rain-triggered landslides

In Bangladesh, at least nine persons were killed at Rohingya camps in rain-triggered landslides which also damaged many dwellings today. Rohingya people live in 33 camps in Cox's Bazar district, which has been witnessing heavy rainfall since yesterday. The authorities are working to evacuate the peo...

June 19, 2024 6:49 PM

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Nine killed, 40 injured in explosions at military ammunition depot in Chad

Nine people were killed and more than 40 injured when a fire set off explosions at a military ammunition depot in Chad’s capital N'Djamena. Government spokesperson Abderaman Koulamallah said 46 people were being treated for various injuries after the explosions jolted residents from their sleep late...