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British MP Bob Blackman voices concern over rising threats to Hindus, other minorities in Bangladesh

India, July 12 -- British MP Bob Blackman has voiced his concern over the rising threats to Hindu, Christian, Buddhist and Ahmadiyya minorities in Bangladesh. He urged the British government to take ... Read More


Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh must work together to revive Yamuna: Amit Shah

India, July 12 -- Union home minister Amit Shah on Friday called for coordinated action by Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh to rejuvenate the Yamuna, as he chaired a high-level review meeting with to... Read More


North Korea backs Russia's Ukraine war in high-level talks

Pakistan, July 12 -- In a fresh display of growing strategic ties, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met with North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui in Wonsan, North Korea, on Saturday. Durin... Read More


Indonesia secures 13 medals at ASEAN Chess Championship

Jakarta, July 12 -- Indonesian players delivered a strong performance at the 2025 ASEAN+ Age Group Chess Championship, bringing home a total of 13 medals from the event held in Penang, Malaysia, accor... Read More


India's forex reserves fall by $3.05 bn to $699.74 bn; Gold reserves rise by $342 mn

Mumbai, July 12 -- India's foreign exchange reserves (forex) witnessed a slip of USD 3.049 billion to USD 699.736 billion for the week ending July 4 amid the uncertain global trade environment, offici... Read More


Inter-civilizational dialogue key to bridging differences: Minister

Jakarta, July 12 -- Indonesia's Culture Minister Fadli Zon underscored the significance of inter-civilizational dialogue as a means to bridge differences and foster trust among countries in internatio... Read More


China and ASEAN complete talks on modernized free trade agreement

Pakistan, July 12 -- SHANGHAI - China and ASEAN have agreed to submit an upgraded free trade deal to their leaders for approval this October. The announcement came from Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Y... Read More


Who is Nick Adams, the US ambassador to Malaysia nominated by Trump, and what makes him so controversial?

KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 -- United States president Donald Trump has announced that conservative commentator and self-described "alpha male" Nick Adams will be nominated as the new US ambassador to Malay... Read More


UN warns of humanitarian crisis as Afghan migrants return from Iran, Pakistan

Kabul, July 12 -- The United Nations has warned of a worsening humanitarian crisis as up to three million Afghan migrants are expected to return from Iran and Pakistan by the end of 2025, Khaama Press... Read More


Three science ministry projects to be axed to stop further fund drain

Dhaka, July 12 -- The Ministry of Science and Technology has sent a proposal to the Planning Commission to cancel the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Space Observatory project after spending Tk 62.2... Read More