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Majority PPP projects stall along with committed FDIs

Dhaka, Feb. 2 -- Over 50 per cent of the projects taken under the public-private partnership (PPP) development model since 2009, mostly involving foreign investment, stay put despite having been enlis... Read More


Trump says Iran is 'talking to us' after naval buildup, hints at deal to avoid military strike

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- US President Donald Trump said that Iran is "talking to us" and hinted at the possibility of a deal to avoid military conflict, even as tensions mount over Tehran's violent crackd... Read More


Pubs ban people above 40: Social media welcomes move, 'Who wants creepy middle-aged men lurking around?'

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- Some restaurants in Tokyo, Japan, have sparked debate after introducing age limits for customers. Several places now restrict entry by age. Some now allow only people over 25 whil... Read More


Hasina named in 663 cases over July Uprising, 453 on murder charges: TIB

, Feb. 2 -- Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) on Monday said a total of 663 cases, including 453 of murder, have been filed against ousted former prime minister Sheikh Hasina over alleged cr... Read More


"She's still with Donald Trump at White House": Trevor Noah takes jab at Nicki Minaj in final Grammys monologue

Los Angeles, Feb. 2 -- The opening of the Grammy Awards had its share of laughs and sharp jokes, as Trevor Noah returned for the sixth and final time as host. Performing his opening monologue at the C... Read More


Iran missiles pose "serious threat" to US bases, Gulf allies warn Washington

Washington DC, Feb. 2 -- American allies in the Persian Gulf have cautioned Washington that Iran's missile capabilities pose "a serious threat" to US interests in West Asia, even as regional partners ... Read More


Trevor Noah jokes about Nicki Minaj's Grammy absence

United Kingdom, Feb. 2 -- Trevor Noah joked about Nicki Minaj's friendship with Donald Trump during the Grammy Awards. The 41-year-old comedian hosted the awards show at the Crypto.com Arena in Los A... Read More


Female suicide attackers emerge at centre of deadly BLA assaults that rocked Pakistan's Balochistan

India, Feb. 2 -- The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) has released photographs of two suicide attackers involved in the recent wave of coordinated, large-scale assaults across Pakistan's restive Balo... Read More


"Biggest one of all": Donald Trump backs world's largest triumphal arch for DC

Washington, Feb. 2 -- United States President Donald Trump expressed his desire for Washington, DC, to have the world's largest triumphal arch, saying he would like it to be the "biggest one of all", ... Read More


Secretary-General of ASEAN hosts Working Dinner for Ambassador of the European Union to ASEAN

Jakarta, Feb. 2 -- Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary-General of ASEAN, exchanged views with H.E. Sujiro Seam, Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to ASEAN on strengthening the ASEAN-EU Dialogue Partnersh... Read More