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Why Baba Vanga's 2026 'World War III' prophecy is going viral worldwide

Dhaka, Jan. 12 -- As 2026 begins amid mounting geopolitical strain, renewed attention has turned to Bulgarian mystic Baba Vanga, whose alleged warning of a year marked by "war and destruction" is spre... Read More


Citizens call for action beyond employment promises

Dhaka, Jan. 12 -- Employment continues to rank among the top concerns for citizens in Bangladesh, with growing expectations that political parties will present clear and actionable plans ahead of the ... Read More


Mint Explainer | Why Trump is reviving a tough Russia oil sanctions bill

NEW DELHI, Jan. 12 -- The Russia Sanctions Bill, which authorizes the US president to impose a punitive 500% import duty on countries that buy oil from Russia, has gained fresh momentum after Donald T... Read More


Vietnam affirms credibility in regional UN peacekeeping training

Hanoi, Jan. 12 -- Vietnam has reaffirmed its growing credibility and leadership in United Nations peacekeeping training in the region with the launch of the United Nations Staff Officer Course 2026 (U... Read More


US withdrawal won't affect energy transition support in ASEAN: IRENA

Abu Dhabi, Jan. 12 -- International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Director-General Francesco La Camera stated that the United States plan to withdraw from the agency will not affect IRENA's commitme... Read More


Bangladeshi singer Proloy Chaki dies in custody

Dhaka, Jan. 12 -- Bangladeshi singer Proloy Chaki, who was lodged in Pabna District Jail, has passed away. He died on Sunday at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital while in custody. "Proloy Chaki was ... Read More


World champ Malinin leads one of the strongest US Figure Skating teams ever into Winter Olympics

New Delhi, Jan. 12 -- World champions Ilia Malinin and the ice dance duo of Madison Chock and Evan Bates will anchor one of the strongest U.S. Figure Skating teams in history when they head to Italy f... Read More


India-US engaged in concluding trade deal: US ambassador-designate Sergio Gor

India, Jan. 12 -- US ambassador-designate Sergio Gor on Monday emphasised the importance of the India-US partnership and said the two sides are actively engaged in concluding a bilateral trade deal, s... Read More


North Korea says US making mockery of UN

Sri Lanka, Jan. 12 -- North Korea condemned on Monday (Jan 12) what it called "shameless" moves by the United States that it said undermined the United Nations and accused Washington of a "hideous cri... Read More


Canada reaffirms commitment to dignity and justice for Rohingya

Dhaka, Jan. 12 -- Canada has said it remains steadfast in its support for efforts to advance accountability, dignity and justice for the Rohingya. Canadian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Ajit Singh ... Read More