France opt out of European plan to buy US weapons for Ukraine
France has backed off from a U.S.-led plan for European nations to buy American weapons for Ukraine. According to media reports, France said it is instead focusing on strengthening its…
Russia launches 400-drone, missile strikes on Ukraine
Russia launched large-scale strikes on Ukraine, using 400 drones and a ballistic missile. Ukrainian Air Force said the attack targeted key cities including Kharkiv, Kryvyi Rih, and Vinnytsia, damaging energy…
Israel: Netanyahu’s key coalition partner quits govt
WEB DESK The Israeli Ultra-Orthodox Shas party has announced that it is quitting the Benjamin Netanyahu-led coalition government. Israeli media reports said that the Shas party quit the government in…
Bangladesh Election Commission removes Sheikh Hasina’s AL’s symbol from its website
Zakir Hossain / Dhaka Bangladesh’s Election Commission (EC) has removed the electoral symbol of ousted former premier Sheikh Hasina’s now-banned Awami League (AL) Party— the Boat— from its official website,…
Bangladesh: 3 Killed as Hasina’s Awami League activists attack student leaders; Curfew imposed
Zakir Hossain / Dhaka Bangladesh’s Gopalganj town descended into chaos on Wednesday (16 July) after activists of the now-banned Awami League (AL) and its student wing, Chhatra League, allegedly attacked…
Satyajit Ray’s ancestral home demolished in Bangladesh
Zakir Hossain in Dhaka AMN / NEW DELHI The ancestral home of legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray—built by his grandfather, the eminent writer and publisher Upendrakishore Ray Chowdhury—is being demolished in…
Indian Embassy urges citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Iran
AMN The Indian Embassy in Iran has urged Indian nationals to avoid non-essential travel to Iran. The travel advisory has been issued amid rising security concerns in the region over…
Nepal’s Energy Minister urges private sector not to panic over new upcoming bills in energy sector
WEB DESK Nepal’s Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation Minister, Deepak Khadka, has urged stakeholders not to panic over the introduction of energy-related bills. Speaking at the 23rd Annual General Meeting…
FATF warns of emerging terror financing risks in digital era
WEB DESK Global terror financing watchdog, Financial Action Task Force, has underlined the potential threats where money can be misused in a rapidly digitalising world. The FATF said money can…
Sri Lankan young political leaders meet Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri
WEB DESK A 24-member delegation of young political leaders from 14 political parties of Sri Lanka today called on Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri in New Delhi. During the meeting Foreign…