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SIA posts record SD 2.8b annual profit

Dhaka, May 20 -- Singapore Airlines, on May 15, reported a record annual net profit of SD 2.78 billion (USD 2.14 billion) for the year ending on March 31, compared to SD 2.68 billion a year earlier. ... Read More


India reports uptick in Covid-19 cases as new variants trigger global concerns

New Delhi, May 20 -- India has reported a slight yet notable rise in COVID-19 cases, with 257 active infections recorded nationwide as of May 19, 2025, according to official government data. The incre... Read More


The Last of Us season 4 is in the plan, showrunner reveals

United Kingdom, May 20 -- 'The Last of Us' might get a fourth season. The HBO show - which is based on Naughty Dog's survival game series of the same name - is currently airing its second season, and... Read More


Intelligence Bureau Chief Tapan Kumar Deka gets one year extension

NEW DELHI, May 20 -- Intelligence Bureau (IB) chief Tapan Kumar Deka was on Tuesday given a one-year extension till June 2026, according to a Personnel Ministry order. Deka is a 1988-batch Indian Pol... Read More


CM Omar Abdullah visits Kheer Bhawani Temple

SRINAGAR, May 20 -- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday paid his respects at the revered Kheer Bhawani temple in Ganderbal district. The chief minister also inaugurated several p... Read More


Chinese Tourism Day-2025 celebrated in Dhaka

Dhaka, May 20 -- Tourism sector insiders at an event on Monday (May 19) reiterated that enhanced tourism partnerships, visa facilitation, and joint tourism initiatives between Bangladesh and China wil... Read More


The Emirates A350 makes a debut in Amman

Dubai, May 20 -- The Emirates A350 newest aircraft in the fleet touched down on May 19 at Queen Alia International Airport, marking the start of its regular service on the second daily flight between ... Read More


Tea gift box for Emirates passengers on Int'l Tea Day

Dubai, May 20 -- Emirates brews more than 33 million cups of tea annually for customers inflight, as well as serves a range of teas in Emirates' airport lounges worldwide. Celebrating International Te... Read More


UN tourism secretary-general race heats up

Dhaka, May 20 -- The global tourism sector is bracing for a significant leadership transition as five candidates compete to become the next Secretary-General of UN Tourism, formerly known as the Unite... Read More


LG Sinha Chairs UHQ Meet, Reviews Security and Yatra Preparedness

Jammu, May 20 -- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired the Unified Headquarters (UHQ) meeting at Raj Bhawan, Srinagar, to review the overall security situation in Jammu and Kashmir and preparations ... Read More