Dhaka, July 11 (IANS) Several Bangladeshis have expressed grave concerns over the arrest of leading economist Abul Barkat, terming the latest development as an extension of the political vendetta being pursued by the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government.
Islamabad, July 11 (IANS) At least nine passengers were abducted and killed by unidentified gunmen in Pakistan's Balochistan province, the spokesperson of the provincial government confirmed on Friday.
London, July 11 (IANS) Several top politicians from the United Kingdom, past and present lawmakers, human rights activists and members of the country's various religious communities have urged the government led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer to take strong steps against the Muhammad Yunus-led interim regime in Bangladesh for failing to secure the safety and well-being of religious minorities in the South Asian nation.
Kuala Lumpur, July 11 (IANS) The 15th East Asia Summit (EAS) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (FMM) was held on Friday in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur, reviewing the ongoing EAS cooperation and discussing its future direction.
Kuala Lumpur, July 11 (IANS) Union Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita on Friday met the deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Cambodia, Prak Sokhonn, on the sidelines of ASEAN-India Foreign Ministers’ Meeting(FMM) in Malaysia, discussing wide-ranging bilateral relations, including heritage conservation and development partnership.
Dhaka, July 11 (IANS) Bangladesh’s Awami League Party expressed its deep concern over the “inhuman torture and coercion” used to force former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Abdullah Al Mamun to become a state witness in a “false and farcical case” filed against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and two others at the “so-called International Crimes Tribunal” of the country.
Washington, July 11 (IANS) US President Donald Trump announced that a 35 per cent tariff will be placed on all imports from Canada beginning August 1, citing what he described as Canada's failure to curb the flow of fentanyl into the United States sufficiently.
New Delhi: Earlier this month, Russia became the first country to give recognition to Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) and embrace the de facto Taliban administration in Kabul as a legitimate partner.
Moscow, July 10 (IANS) Vibrant dance performances, patriotic songs and heartfelt devotional renditions were held in Moscow on Thursday as the Festival of India, Bharat Utsav, gathered steam at the Manezhnaya Square in the Russian capital.
Islamabad, July 10 (IANS) Turkey and Pakistan have further solidified their longstanding, military-to-military relationship - including training programmes, arms and weapons sales as well as joint projects - during the recent Islamabad visit of two top ministers from Ankara.
