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Rice prices up at home despite global fall, hurting low-income people

Dhaka, July 4 -- Prices of rice are increasing in local markets despite a decline in the global market, causing hardship for lower-income groups in Bangladesh. Global rice prices fell in June, as sho... Read More


Ukraine conflict: Russia launches major attack on Kyiv, 23 injured

India, July 4 -- Tension gripped Kyiv on Friday after Russia attacked the Ukrainian city with a record 550 drones and 11 missiles. According to media reports, 23 people were injured in the attack. U... Read More


BNP warns of zero tolerance for wrongdoing within party ranks: Rizvi

Dhaka, July 4 -- BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Advocate Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Friday said their party maintains a "zero tolerance" policy against unethical and criminal activities, warning that no... Read More


Indonesia eyes $15.5 billion US energy deal

Jakarta, July 4 -- The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has mapped out Indonesia's energy commodity purchases from the United States, valued at US$15.5 billion, consisting of liquefied ... Read More


What are Trump's July 4 plans this year? Here's how POTUS is celebrating America's 250th birthday

India, July 4 -- July 4 marks an important day in the US calendar. Recognized as a federal holiday, this year commemorates 250 years of American independence. During his first term, President Trump us... Read More


Donald Trump declares 'US is HOT', announces July 4 'signing celebration' for Big Beautiful Bill at White House

New Delhi, July 4 -- Donald Trump on Thursday announced a celebration at the White House on July 4 as his 'One Big Beautiful Bill' as House Republicans lifted his $4.5 trillion tax breaks and spending... Read More


PM Modi to join BRICS leaders in Brazil; Indian industry eyes deeper trade, investment ties

Rio de Janeiro, July 4 -- Indian business leaders attending the BRICS Summit in Brazil have expressed optimism ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, saying they expect a fruitful outcome in t... Read More


Vietnam, Thailand pledge to deepen military ties

Hanoi, July 4 -- Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army and Deputy Minister of National Defence Gen. Nguyen Tan Cuong and Chief of Defence Forces of Thailand Gen. Songwit Noonpackdee ... Read More


India, Thailand set for showdown to reach AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia

Chiang Mai, July 4 -- It all comes down to Saturday after more than two months of continuous toil, and three wins in the group so far, India will take on Thailand for a place in the AFC Women's Asian ... Read More


Iran reopens airspace to domestic, international flights

Tehran, July 4 -- Iran on Friday announced that it has reopened its airspace that it had shut down on June 13 due to the war with Israel, state media reported. "The Mehrabad and Imam Khomeini airport... Read More