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International

9 killed, 29 injured in blast at police station in India’s Kashmir

At least nine people were killed and 29 injured when a pile of confiscated explosives blew up at a police

US announces new military operation in Latin America

 US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Thursday a military operation to “remove narco-terrorists,” amid growing concerns that a US naval

Modi’s coalition set for big win in a key state election, bolstering his popularity

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling coalition is headed to win a key state election in a vote seen as

China’s retail sales and factory output weaken as consumer slump persists

Retail spending and industrial activity in China slowed in the latest monthly figures, underscoring the challenges authorities face in trying

US approves potential $330 million arms sale to Taiwan, first under Trump

The US approved the sale to Taiwan of fighter jet parts for $330 million, the Pentagon said late on Thursday,

Ukraine’s army chief visits besieged city as Zelensky confronts graft scandal

Ukraine’s top military commander said Thursday he visited troops holding the front line in a key eastern city besieged by

Trump claims ‘very big victory’ as shutdown vote nears

President Donald Trump declared victory on Tuesday as an effort to end the longest-ever US government shutdown headed to a

Italy eyes stronger ties, lawful migration with Bangladesh

Italian Ambassador to Bangladesh Antonio Alessandro on Monday said that Italy attaches high importance to its relations with Bangladesh, particularly

Gaza death toll surpasses 69,000

Health officials in Gaza said Saturday that more than 69,000 Palestinians have been killed since the start of the Israel-Hamas

Marina Tabassum emphasises climate-responsive design in Architecture

Renowned Bangladeshi architect and Aga Khan Award for Architecture laureate Marina Tabassum has emphasised the importance of climate-conscious design in