Dhaka, Sep 21 (IANS) A Bangladesh court on Sunday instructed the country's Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to request Interpol to issue a red notice against former Land Minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury Javed and his wife Rukmila Zaman over a corruption case, local media reported.
London, Sep 21 (IANS) In a coordinated diplomatic move ahead of the high-stakes United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session this week, three major Western countries — the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada — on Sunday formally recognised the State of Palestine, reviving global debate over the long-standing two-state solution.
Dhaka, Sep 21 (IANS) As many as 12 people have died due to dengue in Bangladesh on Sunday, taking the total number of fatalities in the country since January 2025 to 179, media reported citing Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Nicosia, Sep 21 (IANS) In a significant step towards enhancing defence cooperation between India and Cyprus, the Indian Naval Ship (INS) Trikand, one of the most advanced stealth frigates of the Indian Navy, arrived on Sunday at Limassol Port of the Mediterranean nation.
Islamabad, Sep 21 (IANS) Pakistan Kissan Ittehad (KIP) Chairman Khalid Hussain Bathh, on Sunday, condemned filing of FIRs against protesting farmers in Balochistan province of Nasirabad, who, according to him, were holding peaceful protests for their demands, media reported on Sunday.
Dhaka, Sep 21 (IANS) The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), on Sunday, accused radical Islamist party Jamaat-e-Islami of attempting to establish "state within the state" through its actions in the country's political landscape and universities, media reported.
Kyiv, Sep 21 (IANS) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, on Sunday, called for sufficient counteraction against Russia, imposing sanctions and providing long-range strike capabilities to Kyiv.
Islamabad, Sep 21 (IANS) A plea has been filed in the Islamabad High Court against the alleged inflammatory posts made on former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's X account during his imprisonment, local media reported on Sunday.
Kabul, Sep 21 (IANS) Several people in Kabul have complained about reduced internet speed and the challenges caused by this after fibre optic services stopped working in 10 provinces of Afghanistan.
Quetta, Sep 21 (IANS) A human rights body has strongly condemned the recent directive from the Balochistan government that compelled families to submit sworn affidavits disowning relatives accused of "militancy", under threat of "criminal prosecution, confiscation of property, and withdrawal of state benefits".
