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China ready to work with the new govt of Bangladesh
09/01/2024

China ready to work with the new govt of Bangladesh


China congratulated Bangladesh for the successful holding of the 12th parliamentary election and felicitated PM Sheikh Hasina for winning the election.

Bangladesh election win reflects trust in Sheikh Hasina: Sri Lankan President
09/01/2024

Bangladesh election win reflects trust in Sheikh Hasina: Sri Lankan President


Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe commended the electoral success of the Bangladesh Awami League, citing it as a clear demonstration of the Bangladeshi people`s trust and confidence in Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina`s capable leadership.

Saudi Crown Prince urges stop to Israel war on Gaza in talks with Blinken
09/01/2024

Saudi Crown Prince urges stop to Israel war on Gaza in talks with Blinken


Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman emphasized the imperative of halting Israel`s conflict in Gaza during discussions with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday.

Taiwan ruling party candidate will maintain status quo, engage with China
09/01/2024

Taiwan ruling party candidate will maintain status quo, engage with China


Taiwan`s ruling party presidential candidate Lai Ching-te said on Tuesday he would maintain the status quo and pursue peace through strength if elected, remaining open to engagement with Beijing under the preconditions of equality and dignity.

White House rejects calls for US defence chief to go
09/01/2024

White House rejects calls for US defence chief to go


US President Joe Biden does not plan to fire Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin over his failure to disclose for days that he has been hospitalised, the White House says, despite calls from Republicans for the removal of the Pentagon chief.

Netanyahu ’not qualified to lead’ Israel: Opposition leader
09/01/2024

Netanyahu ’not qualified to lead’ Israel: Opposition leader


Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu `is not qualified to lead the country,` opposition leader Yair Lapid said Monday.

French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne resigns
09/01/2024

French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne resigns


French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne resigned on Monday, according to media reports.

Maldives President begins 5-day China visit amid row with India
08/01/2024

Maldives President begins 5-day China visit amid row with India


Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady Sajidha Mohamed commenced their state visit to China on Sunday night, responding to an invitation extended by Chinese President Xi Jinping.

India, China, Russia and four other countries congratulate PM Hasina
08/01/2024

India, China, Russia and four other countries congratulate PM Hasina




Ambassadors from India, Russia, China, Bhutan, Philippines, Singapore and Sri Lanka extended their congratulations to Premier Sheikh Hasina, acknowledging the victory of the Awami League in the national elections.

Japan quake death toll jumps to 161, 103 missing
08/01/2024

Japan quake death toll jumps to 161, 103 missing

The death toll from Japan`s New Year`s Day earthquake has jumped to 161 from 128 overnight, authorities said Monday as snow complicated rescue efforts.

Maldives suspends ministers for calling Modi ’terrorist’
08/01/2024

Maldives suspends ministers for calling Modi ’terrorist’

The Maldives has suspended three deputy ministers who made derogatory comments about India and its PM Narendra Modi.

Antony Blinken in Middle East, seeking to avert wider war
08/01/2024

Antony Blinken in Middle East, seeking to avert wider war


US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will hold talks in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia on Monday before heading on to Israel after warning that the Gaza war could spread across the region without concerted peace efforts, while Israel vowed to continue fighting until Hamas was eliminated.

Japanese foreign minister pledges $37M for Ukraine in surprise visit to Kyiv
08/01/2024

Japanese foreign minister pledges $37M for Ukraine in surprise visit to Kyiv


Japan`s visiting foreign minister on Sunday pledged $37 million in contribution to a NATO fund for Ukraine’s defense amid the ongoing war by Russia on its neighbor.

Myanmar junta to free 9,652 prisoners on humanitarian grounds
04/01/2024

Myanmar junta to free 9,652 prisoners on humanitarian grounds

Myanmar`s ruling junta government will release 9,652 prisoners, including 114 foreigners, under an amnesty to mark the country`s independence day, state media reported on Thursday.

World to witness a great election in Bangladesh on 7 January
04/01/2024

World to witness a great election in Bangladesh on 7 January

Bangladesh`s political party Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today said that the Election Commission can act independently and authoritatively, which is why the electoral code of conduct is being strictly maintained.

UN top court to hear genocide case against Israel next week
04/01/2024

UN top court to hear genocide case against Israel next week


The UN`s top court will hear submissions next week from South Africa and Israel after Pretoria opened a case for what it called Israel`s `genocidal` acts in Gaza.

US imam shot outside New Jersey mosque dies
04/01/2024

US imam shot outside New Jersey mosque dies

An imam has died after being shot outside his mosque in Newark early Wednesday morning, law enforcement sources said.

Yemen’s Houthis warned against new attacks on shipping in Red Sea
04/01/2024

Yemen’s Houthis warned against new attacks on shipping in Red Sea


The US, UK and ten other states have warned rebels in Yemen they will face consequences if they continue to attack commercial shipping in the Red Sea.

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