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'Courage became worthless', Student groups in Bangladesh boycott 'July Declaration' event

IANS | August 5, 2025 11:17 AM

Dhaka, Aug 5 (IANS) As the Bangladesh interim government is set to hold a 'July Declaration' ceremony, the students on Tuesday who were involved in the protests to overthrow former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, boycotted the event, stating that their "courage" became "worthless" in less than a year, as not all of them received invitations.

Russian volcano sends ash plume 10-km high in Kamchatka

IANS | August 5, 2025 10:50 AM

Moscow, Aug 5 (IANS) Klyuchevskoy volcano in Russia's far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula ejected an ash plume reaching 7 kilometres above sea level on Tuesday, with the cloud drifting southeast toward the Pacific Ocean, local authorities reported.

Brazil to challenge US tariffs at WTO, mulls relief package

IANS | August 5, 2025 10:17 AM

Brasilia, Aug 5 (IANS) Brazil is preparing to formally challenge the newly imposed US tariffs at the World Trade Organization (WTO) while keeping the door open to negotiations, officials said.

Philippines Prez accorded ceremonial welcome, calls India visit reaffirmation of strengthening ties

IANS | August 5, 2025 9:39 AM

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) Philippines President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr on Tuesday was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the forecourt of the Rashtrapati Bhavan, after which, he said that this State Visit reaffirms the growing partnership between India and the Philippines.

Awami League slams Yunus-led interim govt over rising minority persecution in Bangladesh

IANS | August 5, 2025 9:07 AM

Dhaka, Aug 5 (IANS) Bangladesh’s Awami League party has strongly criticised the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government, expressing deep concern over what it described as a “brutal and systematic campaign of minority persecution” carried out over the past year.

Two killed, six injured in US Los Angeles mass shooting

IANS | August 5, 2025 7:12 AM

Los Angeles, Aug 5 (IANS) Two people were killed and six others wounded in a mass shooting in downtown Los Angeles, the US state of California, local authorities said.

Trump threatens to 'substantially' raise tariffs on India for buying Russian oil (Lead)

IANS | August 4, 2025 10:04 PM

New York, Aug 4 (IANS) US President Donald Trump issued a fresh threat on Monday to "substantially" increase tariffs on India as a penalty, for what he alleged, for selling imported Russian oil on the open market for "big profits".

Trump threatens to substantially raise tariff on India over Russian oil purchase

IANS | August 4, 2025 9:15 PM

Washington, Aug 4 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to substantially raise tariffs on India for purchasing oil from Russia.

Pakistan's real power centre: Asim Munir's military rule in civilians' clothing (IANS Analysis)

IANS | August 4, 2025 9:03 PM

Islamabad: As Field Marshal Asim Munir wrapped up yet another high-profile visit to China, Pakistan's indispensable "iron brother", it carries an explicit message for both domestic and external audiences that Pakistan's top General is not just the Chief of Army Staff. He is the country's de facto head of state, foreign minister, and economic strategist rolled into one uniformed figure.

EAM Jaishankar calls on Philippines President in New Delhi

IANS | August 4, 2025 8:22 PM

New Delhi/Manila, Aug 4 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar called on Philippines President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr in New Delhi on Monday, expressing confidence that the visiting leader's talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday will significantly deepen the ties between two nations.

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'Courage became worthless', Student groups in Bangladesh boycott 'July Declaration' event

Russian volcano sends ash plume 10-km high in Kamchatka

Brazil to challenge US tariffs at WTO, mulls relief package

Philippines Prez accorded ceremonial welcome, calls India visit reaffirmation of strengthening ties

Awami League slams Yunus-led interim govt over rising minority persecution in Bangladesh

Two killed, six injured in US Los Angeles mass shooting

Trump threatens to 'substantially' raise tariffs on India for buying Russian oil (Lead)

Trump threatens to substantially raise tariff on India over Russian oil purchase

Pakistan's real power centre: Asim Munir's military rule in civilians' clothing (IANS Analysis)

EAM Jaishankar calls on Philippines President in New Delhi

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