Washington, March 7 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Saturday warned that the United States could expand its military targets in Iran, hours after Iran’s President apologised to neighbouring countries caught in the widening Middle East conflict but rejected calls for surrender.
Kathmandu, March 7 (IANS) Rapper-turned-politician Balen Shah has secured victory from Jhapa-5 in eastern Nepal in the elections for the House of Representatives, defeating former Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli by a wide margin in what was described as a battle for the next prime ministership.
Kuala Lumpur, March 7 (IANS) Malaysia has recently held phone conversations with several Middle Eastern leaders, calling for peaceful approaches and restraint to ease rising tensions in the region.
Islamabad, March 7 (IANS) A leading international human rights organisation has expressed grave concerns over the deaths of at least 26 people during protests that erupted across Pakistan following the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, last week.
New Delhi/Kathmandu, March 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated the people and government of Nepal on the successful and peaceful conduct of elections in the country, stating that, as a close friend and neighbour, India remains steadfast in its commitment to working closely with the people and the new government in the country.
Dhaka, March 7 (IANS) Bangladesh's fire safety management in Rohingya refugee camps exposes a central paradox as humanitarian actors focus on emergency responses while the underlying causes of fire remain unaddressed. Plans for 50,000 semi-permanent, fire-resistant shelters, unveiled with fanfare, have gone unfunded after the early 2025 international aid cuts, a report has cited.
London, March 7 (IANS) Pakistan’s growing poverty has disrupted socio-economic stability, fuelling child labour and widening inequalities, while financial hardships restrict access to education, especially for women.
New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) Bangladesh’s decision to procure 14 aircraft from Boeing instead of Europe’s Airbus has triggered concerns from the European Union, with the bloc seeking parity in trade relations with the South Asian nation, according to a new report.
Beijing, March 7 (IANS) The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) faces mounting instability in 2026, with probes into services and units linked to the February 26 cases potentially disrupting leadership readiness and war-preparation efforts, a report has highlighted.
Dhaka, March 7 (IANS) Bangladesh's Ministry of Women and Children Affairs has decided to confer the "Best Indomitable Woman in Advancing Democracy" award posthumously on former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, local media reported on Saturday.
