World
Over 6,100 Killed in Iran During Nationwide Protest Crackdown: Activists
Activists said Tuesday that at least 6,126 people were killed in Iran’s crackdown on nationwide protests and many more are still feared dead.
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World
Israel Recovers Remains of Final Israeli Captive in Gaza
Israel has retrieved the remains of Ran Gvili, the last Israeli captive in Gaza, clearing the way for the next phase of the October ceasefire, including reopening the Rafah crossing without restrictions.
South Asia
Hindu Candidate Backs Jamaat’s Minority Protection Pledge in Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s Islamist party Jamaat-e-Islami has fielded a Hindu candidate, Krishna Nandi, from the Khulna-1 constituency for the upcoming general elections, a move widely seen as an attempt to reach out to minority…
South Asia
Xi: China Ready to Uphold UN-Centered Global System with Finland
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday expressed the readiness to work with Finland to firmly uphold the international system with the United Nations at its core and the international order based on international law…
World
Russia Uses Cash and Clemency to Rebuild Forces in Ukraine
For average wage earners in Russia, it’s a big payday. For criminals seeking to escape the harsh conditions and abuse in prison, it’s a chance at freedom.
South Asia
Mass Displacement in Northwest Pakistan as Thousands Flee Possible Military Operation
More than 70,000 people, mostly women and children, have fled a remote region in northwestern Pakistan bordering Afghanistan over uncertainty of a military operation against the Pakistani Taliban, residents and…
PM Modi: NCC Is the Backbone of Nation Building
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday attended the National Cadet Corps (NCC) rally at Cariappa Ground in New Delhi. Addressing the cadets, he highlighted the organisation’s role in nation-building.
South Asia
Biman Bangladesh Airlines to resume Dhaka-Karachi direct flights
Biman Bangladesh Airlines will resume direct flights on the Dhaka-Karachi-Dhaka route from January 29, restoring nonstop air connectivity between Bangladesh and Pakistan after more than a decade.
World
Austrian Govt discusses possibility of banning social media use by children under 14
The Austrian government is discussing the possibility of banning social media use by children under 14. The governing coalition partners, the Social Democratic Party of Austria and the NEOS party, generally support the…
Business
Moody’s Backs India–EU FTA, Sees Manufacturing and Investment Gain
The India-EU free trade pact will be credit positive for India as lower tariffs and better market access will help attract foreign investment, boost manufacturing and boost export competitiveness of the labour intensive…