Ukraine repels Russian attacks

Ukraine said yesterday it had shot down six Russian hypersonic Kinzhal missiles in a single night, thwarting a superweapon Moscow had previously touted as all but unstoppable.
16 May 2023, 18:00 PM

Air strikes, artillery fire escalate

Air strikes and artillery fire intensified sharply across Sudan’s capital early yesterday, residents said, as the army sought to defend key bases from paramilitary rivals it has been fighting for more than a month.
16 May 2023, 18:00 PM

Anniversary of Nakba: PM wants sovereign State of Palestine

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today called for peaceful settlement of the Palestinian crisis on the basis of international law and UN resolutions, and for the achievement of an end to the Israeli occupation.
16 May 2023, 17:38 PM

UAE’s passport world’s most powerful, Bangladesh 182nd

The UAE has emerged as the world's most powerful passport, according to Nomad Passport Ranking Index 2023
16 May 2023, 07:55 AM

Many Myanmar Rohingyas killed by cyclone: residents, aid group

A large number of Rohingyas were killed in Myanmar when Cyclone Mocha struck at the weekend, residents, a relief group and a media outlet said yesterday
16 May 2023, 04:45 AM

At least 6 killed in New Zealand hostel fire

At least six people have been killed in a fire that tore through a four-storey hostel in the early hours of Tuesday in New Zealand's capital
16 May 2023, 01:39 AM

Turkey faces election runoff

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan yesterday emerged from his toughest election test unbowed and in a strong position to extend two decades of his Islamic-rooted rule by another five years in a historic May 28 runoff.
15 May 2023, 18:00 PM

Sudan conflict: Air strikes pound capital

The Sudanese army yesterday carried out air strikes along the River Nile in the north of the capital Khartoum as it fought to push back its paramilitary rivals after a month of warfare, witnesses said.
15 May 2023, 18:00 PM

Main opposition party excluded

Cambodia’s election body yesterday refused to register the main opposition party and chief challenger to Prime Minister Hun Sen for upcoming national elections.
15 May 2023, 18:00 PM

Will support Congress where it is strong

West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee yesterday said her party will support the Congress where it is strong in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
15 May 2023, 18:00 PM

Thai Senate could hold the key

Thailand’s Move Forward party announced yesterday that it had sufficient votes to form a coalition government but a military-appointed Senate, the party’s position on a royal insult law and a complaint against its leader may stand in the way.
15 May 2023, 18:00 PM

Ukraine leader targets 'jets coalition' on UK visit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on a visit to Britain today won the promise of "hundreds" more missiles and drones -- and said his coveted goal of enlisting Western fighter jets was drawing nearer.
15 May 2023, 16:21 PM

Israeli army kills Palestinian in West Bank

Israeli soldiers killed a Palestinian man Monday in the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian health ministry said, with the army saying it returned fire after being shot at.
15 May 2023, 14:28 PM

Russian missile strike kills four in Ukraine as Zelensky visits UK

A Russian missile strike killed four people and hit a hospital in eastern Ukraine, officials said today, as President Volodymyr Zelensky won the promise of "hundreds" more missiles and drones on a visit to Britain.
15 May 2023, 11:52 AM

US man breaks record for longest time living underwater

A university professor from the United States broke the world record for the longest time living underwater over the weekend, and he is set to continue with his subaquatic lifestyle for the next few weeks
15 May 2023, 05:53 AM

At least 13 killed in Mexico highway crash

At least 13 people were killed when a passenger van and a semi-truck collided on a highway in northeastern Mexico on Sunday, local authorities said
15 May 2023, 02:43 AM

Erdogan rival vows to win Turkey's runoff election

"If our nation says second round, we will absolutely win in the second round"
15 May 2023, 01:07 AM

Opposition in early election lead

A preliminary vote count in Thailand’s election yesterday indicated an early lead for the country’s progressive opposition, trailed by ruling coalition parties backed by the military and establishment.
14 May 2023, 18:00 PM

Pak democracy at ‘an all-time low’

Pakistan’s former prime minster Imran Khan has claimed democracy in Pakistan is at “an all-time low” in an exclusive interview with Sky News.
14 May 2023, 18:00 PM

Turkey Votes: Rivals claim early lead

Turkey appeared headed for a runoff presidential election, with the parties of both Tayyip Erdogan and opposition rival Kemal Kilicdaroglu claiming the lead but sources in both camps admit they may not clear the 50 percent threshold to win outright.
14 May 2023, 18:00 PM