- Elizabeth Strout, Miranda July shortlisted for Women's Prize for Fiction
- Mymensingh youth who participated in Ukraine war for Russia dies
- CA to hold bilateral talks with Modi, other BIMSTEC leaders tomorrow
- Rescue team led by Bangladesh Army continues its operation in Myanmar
- Thai ministers meet CA on BIMSTEC sidelines
- ‘Evidence of conspiracy to thwart July-August trial found’
- Kagiso Rabada leaves Gujarat Titans squad for personal reasons
- Gold price declines after hitting all-time high on Trump tariffs
- India says 'examining the implications' of US tariffs
- Russia, Cuba, North Korea escape Trump's tariff
- Over 100,000 child deaths, 63,000 stillbirths annually in Bangladesh
- Trump's tariffs dull the dollar's safe-haven sheen
- BIMSTEC Secretary General calls on Touhid
- CA joins official dinner of BIMSTEC
- Real Madrid got $154M from UEFA to top prize money table last season
- Rejuvenated IPL match-winner Siraj praised for 'fire in his belly'
- Top Russian official in Washington for talks on improving ties
- Strict action to be taken to stop extortion in hills: Home Advisor
- China arrests 3 Filipinos on charge of spying
- Strong earthquake strikes eastern Indonesia

Goretzka goal earns Germany 2-1 win in Italy
Germany came from behind to defeat Italy 2-1 at the San Siro on Thursday (March 20) in the first leg of their Nations League quarter-final, with Leon Goretzka heading the winning goal 14 minutes from time. The hosts were ahead in the ninth minute when the ball fell to Sandro Tonali who blasted...

Nagelsmann's Germany out to build winning mentality
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann emphasised the importance of building a winning mentality ahead of their clash against Italy at San Siro on Thursday. The match will be the first leg of their Nations League quarter-final with the return to be played on Sunday at Signal Iduna Park. I have often...

France to deploy nuclear-armed planes to German border
In a significant military development, France is set to deploy Rafale fighter planes armed with nuclear cruise missiles along its border with Germany. President Emmanuel Macron announced the move on Tuesday, stating that the Luxeuil-Saint-Sauveur air base in eastern France would be upgraded to host...

German car giant Audi to cut up to 7,500 jobs by 2029
Audi, part of the Volkswagen Group, has announced plans to reduce its workforce by up to 7,500 jobs by the end of 2029 as part of efforts to save over 1 billion euros annually. The decision, following months of negotiations with the works council, is aimed at improving the companys efficiency and...

Tesla sales plunge in Germany after Musk backs far right
Teslas sales in Germany dropped sharply in February, continuing a downward trend after Elon Musk publicly endorsed the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) during the countrys recent election campaign. Official data released Wednesday by the KBA federal transport authority showed just 1,429...

Lavrov in Qatar speaks out on new US talks, frozen Russian assets
Russia is waiting for Europeans to stop lying that Moscow is refusing to engage in talks on Ukraine, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said at a news conference as he wrapped up his trip to Qatar. He also said the issue of frozen Russian assets will not disappear from the Ukraine settlement...

Conservatives win German election as far-right surges
Germanys conservative opposition leader, Friedrich Merz, secured a narrow victory in Sundays national election, while the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) doubled its support in its strongest showing since World War II, according to projections. Chancellor Olaf Scholz conceded defeat...

With election looming, Germany's Gen Z moves toward the right
The mood is upbeat at a pre-election meeting of Germanys young conservatives where a speakers harsh attack on the Greens climate policies sparks applause from the Generation Z activists. The 40-odd members of the CDU partys youth wing go on to discuss what they see as the top issues ahead of...

Russian tycoon wins legal battle against western Media – RBK
A German court has barred a local newspaper from spreading misinformation about Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov, marking another legal victory for the metals and telecoms magnate in his ongoing battle against Western media. According to RBK, the Hamburg Regional Court issued the ruling on...

German opposition leader hopeful pledges stronger strategic ties with Turkiye
Germanys opposition leader and frontrunner for chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has called for closer cooperation with Turkiye, highlighting its strategic importance amid major geopolitical shifts. Speaking ahead of Germanys early elections on Feb. 23, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) leader...

Tens of thousands protest in Berlin against CDU's far-right ties over immigration bill
Tens of thousands gathered in Berlin on Sunday to protest the conservative Christian Democratic Unions (CDU) increasing cooperation with the far-right. Police reported at least 20,000 demonstrators had gathered by 3:45 pm (14:45 GMT) outside the Bundestag, Germanys parliament, with the number...

40 Bangladeshi companies to showcase creativity, quality at Ambiente
Ambiente 2025, set to be held from 7 to 11 February in Germanys Frankfurt am Main, will feature 40 leading Bangladeshi companies showcasing their creativity and quality products. The event will bring together buyers from various sectors, including hospitality and office supplies, offering a...