World News: Global Headlines Today

China-Bangladesh relations: A new path or new worry? (IANS Analysis)

IANS | March 31, 2025 9:05 PM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Chief advisor of Bangladesh’s interim government, Muhammad Yunus was recently on a four-day official visit to China, the first bilateral engagement since assuming power. The Press Secretary of the Chief advisor termed this “the most important visit” by a Bangladesh leader over last five decades, denoting the significance of this visit for Dhaka. Post Sheikh Hasina Bangladesh is noted for its strikingly different approach when it comes to neighbourhood relations. Its engagements with China, however, have been akin to the previous (fallen) government.

France: Marine Le Pen convicted in embezzlement case, faces uncertain political future

IANS | March 31, 2025 3:19 PM

Paris, March 31 (IANS) A Paris court on Monday convicted far-right leader Marine Le Pen on charges of embezzling public funds in connection with a fake jobs scam at the European Union Parliament, but has yet to announce the sentence.

Myanmar Junta blocks entry of international journalists to cover quake-affected areas

IANS | March 31, 2025 2:18 PM

Naypyidaw, March 31 (IANS) Myanmar's military junta has banned entry of foreign media seeking to cover the earthquake-devastated areas in the country as the death toll jumps to 1700.

36 aftershocks hit Myanmar after deadly 7.7-magnitude earthquake

IANS | March 31, 2025 12:44 PM

Mandalay, March 31 (IANS) Myanmar's Department of Meteorology and Hydrology reported that 36 aftershocks, with magnitudes ranging from 2.8 to 7.5, have occurred as of Monday morning.

Nepal: Parties accuse former king of inciting violence, plotting against republic

IANS | March 31, 2025 11:15 AM

Kathmandu, March 31 (IANS) Nepal's former King Gyanendra Shah has been described as the main orchestrator behind violent protests that engulfed the nation this week.

Bangladesh demolishes 1971 Liberation War mural

IANS | March 31, 2025 9:50 AM

Dhaka, March 31 (IANS) Days after covering the mural of the Liberation War Memorial Mancha in the Lalmonirhat district in Bangladesh with cloth on the country's Independence Day, it was demolished at the instruction of the local authorities.

Ukrainian President Zelensky wants to back out of minerals deal: Trump

IANS | March 31, 2025 8:14 AM

Washington, March 31 (IANS) US President Donald Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is looking to back out of a critical minerals agreement with the US.

Trump 'angry' at Putin, threatens additional tariffs on Russian oil

IANS | March 31, 2025 6:42 AM

Washington, March 31 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has said that he is "pissed off" with Russia's President Vladimir Putin, telling NBC News in a phone interview last week that he could impose additional tariffs on Russian oil if Putin doesn't cooperate in ongoing negotiations to end the war in Ukraine.

Pakistan: Restrictions imposed on night travel on key highways in Balochistan

IANS | March 30, 2025 11:15 PM

Quetta, March 30 (IANS) Amid growing unrest in Pakistan’s Balochistan, the provincial government has imposed a ban on night-time travel across several key national highways.

Turkey says detained Swedish journalist faces terror charges for 'insulting' Prez

IANS | March 30, 2025 2:49 PM

Istanbul, March 30 (IANS) Turkey on Sunday said that the Swedish journalist Joakim Medin, who was detained on his arrival to cover unrest in the country over the jailing of Istanbul's mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, has been charged with terror-related offences and insulting Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

International

China-Bangladesh relations: A new path or new worry? (IANS Analysis)

France: Marine Le Pen convicted in embezzlement case, faces uncertain political future

Myanmar Junta blocks entry of international journalists to cover quake-affected areas

36 aftershocks hit Myanmar after deadly 7.7-magnitude earthquake

Nepal: Parties accuse former king of inciting violence, plotting against republic

Bangladesh demolishes 1971 Liberation War mural

Ukrainian President Zelensky wants to back out of minerals deal: Trump

Trump 'angry' at Putin, threatens additional tariffs on Russian oil

Pakistan: Restrictions imposed on night travel on key highways in Balochistan

Turkey says detained Swedish journalist faces terror charges for 'insulting' Prez

LATEST NEWS

WPL 2026: We'll take all the learnings from today and come back stronger, says Mandhana

WPL 2026: Delhi Capitals kept believing and executing what we planned, says Jemimah Rodrigues

WPL 2026: Nandni, Wolvaardt star as Delhi Capitals end RCB’s unbeaten run, move to second place (ld)

India announce squad for historic Mixed Disability T20I series against England

Kim Kardashian reveals how she scammed the media

Statehood Day celebrations aim to foster unity and national integration: Arunachal Guv

WPL 2026: Wolvaardt hits 42 not out as DC end RCB’s unbeaten run, move to second place

Aus Open: Yuki Bhambri advances, Sriram Balaji loses men's doubles round two

Tusshar Kapoor recreates iconic ‘Lucky’ moment from Golmaal on Akshay Kumar’s Wheel of Fortune

Delhi BJP organises special screening of 'Border 2'