- Meta hit with fines by Turkey after refusing to restrict content
- Yunus-Modi talks to be held during BIMSTEC summit
- Yemen's Houthis launch fresh attacks on US aircraft carrier, warships in Red Sea
- Israeli attack on UNRWA clinic kills 19 in Gaza
- Hunger returns to Gaza as Israeli blockade forces bakeries shut
- Joty confident as Bangladesh gear up for World Cup Qualifiers
- 23 abducted Bangladeshis rescued in Libya
- Pak Army crosses Line of Control, opens fire, India retaliates: Army sources
- Trump to hold a meeting on possible investors to buy TikTok
- Zelensky slams 'deliberate' Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy sites
- Bangladesh envoy to Australia presented his Letter of Credence
- 'No terrorism issues arise since government took office'
- Over 3,000 govt buildings in Thailand affected by earthquake, 34 severely damaged
- Must implement minimum reforms for free & fair election: Fakhrul
- Vast areas in Dhaka to experience 12-hour low gas pressure due to maintenance
- South Korea mobilising 'all resources' for violence-free Yoon verdict
- Hay shines as Pakistan suffer heavy defeat
- US sends 17,000-tonne food aid for Rohingyas
- CA to visit Thailand on Thursday
- Fatal Xiaomi crash sparks debate over assisted driving tech in China

Israeli democracy 'hijacked by the worst people' following Shin Bet chief’s firing
The sacking of Ronen Bar, head of Israels Shin Bet domestic intelligence agency, has sparked widespread protests across the country, with demonstrators accusing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus government of undermining Israeli democracy. Netanyahu removed Bar from his position over alleged...

EU feeding Ukraine with ‘empty promises’ – Orban
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban criticized the European Unions ability to realistically support Ukraine in its ongoing conflict with Russia. Speaking on Thursday after a tense EU summit in Brussels, Orban asserted that the EU lacks the financial means to continue its support, reports RT....

Erdogan warns against sectarian conflict in Syria, emphasizes regional stability
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan issued a stern warning against efforts to provoke sectarian conflict in Syria, emphasizing that Turkiye welcomes the moderate stance of interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who has pledged to punish those who break the law, amid increasing violence in the region, reads...

UAE condemns attacks by armed groups on Syrian security forces
The UAE has strongly condemned attacks by armed groups on Syrian security forces, reaffirming its commitment to Syrias stability and sovereignty, reads a Khaleej Times post. More than 70 people were killed, and dozens more injured, during clashes between government security forces and militants...

48 killed in Syria conflict between government forces and Assad-supporters
Fierce fighting between Syrian security forces and gunmen loyal to deposed ruler Bashar Assad killed 48 people on Thursday, a war monitor said. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the clashes in the coastal town of Jableh and adjacent villages were the most violent attacks against the...

Tensions boil over as Trump cuts short Zelensky meeting at White House
A high-stakes meeting between Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky and US President Donald Trump descended into an unprecedented public altercation on Friday, resulting in the abrupt cancellation of a joint press conference and the Ukrainian delegations premature departure from the White House,...

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...

Ukraine conflict was ‘provoked’ – Trump adviser Steve Witkoff
The Ukraine conflict was provoked, and it is wrong to place sole blame on Russia, according to Steve Witkoff, a senior adviser to former US President Donald Trump. He argued that Moscow acted in response to a security threat created by the Wests push to bring Ukraine into NATO, reports RT....

Ukraine rejects US demand for $500 billion compensation fund
Ukraine has rejected a proposed US plan that would require it to contribute half of its mineral revenues to a $500 billion fund aimed at reimbursing Washington for its aid, Bloomberg reported. Senior Ukrainian officials insist that the actual value of US assistance is closer to $90 billion and...

Experts warn of ethical risks as police accept donations from politicians, tycoons
The Bangladesh police force regularly receives donationsranging from vehicles to infrastructurefrom private companies, wealthy individuals, and politicians, some of whom have criminal backgrounds. While police officials justify these contributions as a necessity due to financial constraints,...

UAE minister urges global action to prevent conflicts, not just resolve them later
The UAEs minister of Cabinet Affairs has called on world governments to shift their focus from solving conflicts to preventing them, urging a rethink of education, economic growth, and social values in the face of rapid technological advancements, reads a Khaleej Times report. Speaking at the...

Zelensky says US doesn’t care about EU
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed concerns about the United States prioritization of Europe, urging European nations to enhance their defense capabilities. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Tuesday, he emphasized the importance of Europe taking a more proactive...

Jordan, Denmark voice support for ending Gaza conflict
Jordans Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi on Tuesday emphasized the alignment of positions between Jordan and Denmark in supporting efforts to reach an agreement that would lead to a halt in the aggression on Gaza. He made the remarks in a joint press conference in Amman following a meeting with the...