- 'History will not forgive' failure to seal pandemic deal: WHO
- 85 Bangladeshis among 598 immigrants detained in Myanmar
- Hamas to free 6 Israeli hostages as Israel releases 600 Palestinians
- Apple disables encryption feature for UK users
- New political party: Who are in discussion for top six positions
- "We seek unity to build just - humane society"
- Flights to soar from Bogura after 15 years
- Projects launched with the intent of stealing
- Crypto exchange Bybit loses $1.5 billion in record hack
- UAE’s 1st female astronaut aims to inspire future generations, plant flag on moon
- Jaker confident top order will deliver in Pakistan
- Iran warns of ‘precision’ strike on Tel Aviv
- US threatens to cut off Starlink access for Ukraine over mineral deal
- Traders in panic after series of robberies in Mirpur
- Country’s RMG sector regains momentum
- Lady Gaga to perform free concert on Rio's Copacabana beach
- US-backed YPG continues to use child soldiers in Syria, expert says
- Global Ministerial Conf: Bangladesh also walks out during Israeli speech
- There is no pressure against India: Haris Rauf
- Dhaka tops global air pollution ranking with "unhealthy" air quality

Erdogan welcomes EU decision to suspend Syria sanctions
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomed the European Unions decision to suspend sanctions on Syria, emphasizing the importance of fully lifting them in the future. In a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday, he also underscored the need to maintain the cease-fire in Gaza, the...

France’s Macron acknowledges early elections led to political instability
French President Emmanuel Macron stated on Tuesdayhis choice to hold early parliamentary elections in June had caused more political instability in the country, in a rare moment of contrition. The speech caps a tumultuous 2024 for Macron, who shocked the nation halfway through the year by...

Erdogan hails Macron's decision to send diplomats to Damascus
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomed Frances decision to send diplomats to Damascus after the fall of Syrias Bashar al-Assad, in a phone call with President Emmanuel Macron, the presidency said Wednesday. A French delegation arrived Tuesday at the countrys embassy in Damascus, the...

Macron names centrist ally Bayrou as France’s next PM
French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday named centrist ally François Bayrou as prime minister, after a historic parliamentary vote ousted the previous government last week, reports AP. Bayrou, 73, a crucial partner in Macrons centrist alliance, has been a well-known figure in French politics...

Zelensky praises Trump’s "strong resolve" to end war in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed deep gratitude on Tuesday for US President-elect Donald Trumps strong resolve to end Russias war in Ukraine, following their meeting in Paris last Saturday. The talks were hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace. Zelensky...

Zelensky wants 'deal' to stop Ukraine war: Trump
US president-elect Donald Trump said on Sunday that Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky was keen for a deal to end his countrys war with Russia, after the pair met in Paris, reports AFP. French President Emmanuel Macron hosted three-way talks with Zelensky and Trump at the Elysee Palace on...

French government collapses in “No-Confidence” vote
The French government has collapsed as the prime minister Michel Barnier was ousted in a no-confidence vote, reports BBC. The media said: MPs voted overwhelmingly in support of the motion against him - just three months after he was appointed by President Emmanuel Macron. Oppositions had...

Macron, Saudi Crown Prince call for a Gaza ceasefire ‘without further delay’
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and French President Emmanuel Macron met in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, and agreed to make every effort to contribute to de-escalation in the Middle East, according to a statement from the French presidency, reports Al Jazeera. The leaders said their...

Trump to attend Notre Dame cathedral reopening ceremony
The United States president-elect Donald Trump said he will attend the weekend reopening of the restored Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, which was ravaged by a 2019 fire, reports BSS. The 850-year-old edifice will welcome visitors and worshippers again this Saturday and Sunday, with several world...

France recognizes 1944 Thiaroye killings as massacre for 1st time
French President Emmanuel Macron, for the first time as any head of French government,, formally acknowledged the killing of West African soldiers by French forces in 1944 as a massacre, in a letter addressed to Senegalese authorities on Thursday. The recognition comes on the eve of the 80th...

Biden and Macron to declare Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire deal
The outgoing president of US Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron are expected to announce a ceasefire between Lebanons Hezbollah and Israel, reports Reuters. Citing at least four unnamed Lebanese officials, the media claimed on Monday that the announcement may come within 36 hours...