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Bangladesh says Malaysia's IS-linked arrest claims unfounded, cites visa overstays instead for three citizens deported

DHAKA, July 6 -- Bangladesh's Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (Rtd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has reportedly dismissed claims that the recent deportation of suspected extremists from Malaysia indicated the ... Read More


Country must be rebuilt through justice, reform, and a new constitution: Nahid

Naogaon, July 6 -- Bangladesh will have to be rebuilt through justice, reform and a new constitution, National Citizens Party (NCP) convener Nahid Islam said on Saturday. "Even after a year, we do no... Read More


"To give you back your freedom": Musk announces formation of 'American Party' amid feud with Trump

Washington DC, July 6 -- Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Saturday (local time) announced the formation of a new party called the 'American Party' to "give you (US citizens) your freedom back" amid his feud wit... Read More


PM Modi arrives in Brazil to attend BRICS Summit, hails Indian community for 'warm welcome'

India, July 6 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro on Sunday to participate in the BRICS Summit. He is also on a state visit to Brazil at the invitation of ... Read More


Trade agreements struck earlier have taught India how to raise its game

New Delhi, July 6 -- India's trade policy is undergoing a significant transformation. Free trade agreements (FTAs) are increasingly being leveraged as a tool to boost exports, attract foreign investme... Read More


UN Chief Guterres reiterates call for "immediate and unconditional" ceasefire in Ukraine after Russian drone attack

New York, July 6 -- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday condemned the latest large-scale Russian drone and missile attacks on Ukraine, reiterating his call for an "immediate an... Read More


OpenAI pauses operations for a week amid Meta's billion-dollar talent battle

Dhaka, July 6 -- In a move sending shockwaves through Silicon Valley, OpenAI is shutting down operations for an entire week. Officially, the company cites employee burnout as the reason. However, the ... Read More


Advancing Sri Lanka's shared vision for a Blue Economy

Sri lanka, July 6 -- The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Ethiopia recognises a timely and strategic opportunity to deepen cooperation with Africa's coastal states. Through mutually beneficial partnerships cen... Read More


Comoros marks 50 years of independence amid ongoing dispute over Mayotte

France, July 6 -- The Comoros marks 50 years of independence from France on Sunday but an ongoing territorial dispute over the island of Mayotte - a former part of the Comorian archipelago which chose... Read More


BRICS nations voice 'serious concerns' over Trump tariffs

Nepal, July 6 -- BRICS leaders meeting in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday are expected to decry US President Donald Trump's "indiscriminate" trade tariffs, saying they are illegal and risk hurting the global... Read More