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Lebanon: At least 70 killed, over 4000 injured in Beirut explosion
In Lebanon, at least 70 people have been killed and more than 4,000 injured in a huge explosion in the capital, Beirut, last night. The explosion sent shockwaves that shattered windows,…
Afghanistan: Militants affiliated with IS attack prison in Jalalabad
In Afghanistan, militants affiliated with the Islamic State group stormed a prison in the city of Jalalabad, the capital of Nangarhar province and freed over 400 militants. According to the…
US imposes sanctions on Chinese company over human rights abuse in Xinjiang
US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo has said that sanctions have been imposed on Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps of China and two of its officials for their connection to…
Japan ruling party proposes strike capability to halt enemy missile attacks
A ruling party committee on Friday approved a proposal for Japan to acquire capabilities to halt ballistic missile attacks within enemy territory, bringing the pacifist nation a step closer…
Pandemic response in South-East Asia must address rising inequalities, says new UN…
The United Nations has commended governments in South-East Asia for acting swiftly to stem the most serious health consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Robust regional cooperation,…
Annual 5-day Haj pilgrimage commences today in Saudi Arabia
The annual five day Haj pilgrimage commences today in Saudi Arabia on a drastically reduced scale due to coronavirus pandemic globally. Only about 1,000 Muslims begins their journey from…
Bihar: Flood situation deteriorated following heavy rains in Nepal
In Bihar, flood situation has further deteriorated following heavy rains in catchment areas of Nepal. 36 people lost their lives in flood related incidents during the past 24 hours. Water…
Bangladesh PM instructs officials to extend all support to flood hit people in…
In view of the prolonged flood, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has instructed the government officials to extend all support to the flood hit people in the country.
Briefing…
Pak must accept that it carried out genocide in Bangladesh, says Foreign Minister Dr.…
Bangladesh has debunked claims that it is warming up to Pakistan in its diplomatic relations and moving closer to China. In a discussion carried out on a private TV channel in Bangladesh…
South China Sea is not Beijing’s maritime empire: Pompeo
In a fresh salvo at China, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said that the South China Sea is not Beijing’s maritime empire. He said, United States' policy is crystal clear that South…