Dhaka, Aug 16 (IANS) Bangladesh's Awami League on Saturday condemned the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government for unleashing violence on people to obstruct them from commemorating the 50th death anniversary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on Friday.
Dhaka, Aug 16 (IANS) In a symbolic gesture to assuage the Hindu community, which has been target of harassment and attacks particularly since the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus came to power in Bangladesh last year, the country's three service chiefs will be taking part in the 'Janmashtami Shovajatra' in Dhaka on Saturday to mark the Krishna Janmashtami festival.
Beijing, Aug 16 (IANS) Chinese Foreign Affairs Minister Wang Yi is set to visit India on August 18 (Monday) for the 24th Round of Talks Between the Special Representatives of China and India on the Boundary Question, Beijing confirmed on Saturday.
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday reaffirmed that Ukraine remains committed to working with maximum effort to achieve peace. He also announced that he will meet US President Donald Trump in Washington, DC, on Monday (August 18) to discuss in detail the prospects of ending the war and the ongoing violence.
Santiago, Aug 16 (IANS) Several Indian missions worldwide celebrated the country's 79th Independence Day with vibrant events showcasing the strong bonds of culture, heritage, and shared values.
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin said they had made progress in nearly three hours of talks aimed at moving closer to finding an end to the Ukraine war, though no immediate ceasefire was announced. Trump described the discussions as “very productive,” but admitted that no final agreement was reached during the summit held in Anchorage, Alaska.
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) The Donald Trump administration may not impose secondary tariffs on India over purchasing Russian energy, as the US President said that Russia has already lost a key oil client.
New York, Aug 16 (IANS) Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin said that they made progress in three hours of talks on Friday, moving closer to finding an end to the Ukraine War, but did not announce an immediate ceasefire.
Anchorage (Alaska), Aug 16 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has left Alaska following his inconclusive summit regarding the war in Ukraine on Friday with Russian President Vladimir Putin though the talks which lasted for nearly three hours ended on a positive note.
Anchorage (Alaska), Aug 16 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that he agreed with US President Donald Trump that Ukraine's security "must be ensured", but tied that commitment to addressing what he called Russia's "fundamental security concerns".
