Dhaka, March 11 (IANS) More than a year after Bangladesh’s July uprising, several journalists remain in jail as courts continue to reject their bail petitions in multiple cases, many of which rights groups claim are politically-motivated, according to a report by Dhaka Tribune.
Dhaka, March 11 (IANS) The new building of Narsingdi's 250-bed District Hospital in Dhaka, Bangladesh, has still not started functioning because of a severe shortage of manpower and essential equipment, according to local media reports. The construction of this new infrastructure was completed four years ago.
Dubai, March 11 (IANS) As rising tensions and missile threats push residents to leave parts of the Middle East, animal rescue groups in Dubai say they are witnessing a troubling increase in abandoned pets, with many dogs, cats, fish and turtles being left behind as families scramble to evacuate the region.
Washington, March 11 (IANS) Two senior US senators have introduced bipartisan legislation to prevent foreign governments and their proxies from using American courts to intimidate critics and dissidents through costly legal battles.
Washington, March 11 (IANS) A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has urged the Trump administration to make Tibet a priority in its foreign policy, pressing the State Department to advance dialogue on the region’s future, defend religious freedom in the Dalai Lama’s succession, and counter Chinese disinformation about Tibet.
Antananarivo, March 11 (IANS) India dispatched humanitarian assistance comprising 12 tonnes of medical aid and 18 tonnes of disaster relief material to Madagascar on Wednesday, following the widespread destruction caused by Tropical Cyclones Fytia and Gezani earlier this year, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.
Washington, March 11 (IANS) A new report by Democratic members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee has warned that President Donald Trump’s policies have weakened the United States in its strategic rivalry with China, arguing that trade wars, cuts to foreign assistance, and strained alliances have created opportunities for Beijing to expand its global influence.
Washington, March 11 (IANS) US lawmakers introduced legislation to tackle teacher shortages across the country, proposing federal grants and training programmes to help schools recruit, prepare, and retain educators.
Washington, March 11 (IANS) Concerns about Chinese nationals exploiting America’s birthright citizenship laws through a growing “birth tourism” industry surfaced during a US Senate hearing, with one witness warning lawmakers that thousands of children born in the United States are later raised in China.
Washington, March 11 (IANS) The White House urged Congress to pass sweeping election reforms proposed by President Donald Trump, saying the legislation would strengthen voting integrity and ensure that only American citizens participate in US elections.
