Violence against minorities in Bangladesh, particularly Hindus, has intensified and become more systematic ahead of upcoming elections.
EC approves Thapa-led Nepali Cong after split
The Election Commission of Nepal on Friday recognized the Gagan Thapa-led faction as the official Nepali Congress, sidelining Sher Bahadur Deuba’s group just days after the party split.
Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan faces uncertainty
The White House has launched the second phase of President Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan, aiming to rebuild the territory and reshape the Middle East.
Iran armed forces ready for crushing response if US attacks
A former chief commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has stated the Iranian Armed Forces are fully prepared to deliver a “crushing response” if the United States carries out any fresh act of aggression against Iran, Iranian state broadcaster Press TV reported.
Xi, Canada’s Mark Carney seek new chapter in relations
Faced with new global challenges, the leaders of China and Canada pledged Friday to improve relations between their two nations after years of acrimony.
Singapore PM removes Indian-origin LoP Pritam Singh
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has removed Indian-origin Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh as Leader of the Opposition (LoP), and asked the opposition party to nominate another Member of Parliament (MP) to fill the position.
Wikipedia inks AI deals with Microsoft, Meta & Perplexity
Wikipedia unveiled new business deals with a slew of artificial intelligence companies on Thursday as it marked its 25th anniversary.
Crane collapses onto train in Thailand, killing 30
At least 30 people were killed and dozens injured Wednesday when a construction crane collapsed onto a moving passenger train in northeastern Thailand, triggering a fiery derailment.
Two children killed in Pak gas blast
A powerful explosion caused by a gas cylinder blast inside a house on Thursday killed two children and critically injured their father in northwest Pakistan, rescue officials said.
Five people killed in truck mishap in Nepal
Five people were killed and three others injured when a truck met with an accident in Nepal’s Sunsari district on Thursday.
