Islamist Student Wing Wins Dhaka University Polls; BNP Cries Foul
Islamist student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir wins Dhaka University polls; BNP alleges manipulation and calls results a farce....
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China Calls on Nepal to Restore Order After PM Oli’s Resignation Amid Protests
China urges Nepal to restore social order after protests led to PM K P Sharma Oli’s resignation, calls for stability in the region....
Pakistan Court Sentences 17 Imran Khan Supporters to 10 Years in Prison Over 2023 Riots
Lahore, September 10: A Pakistani court on Tuesday sentenced 17 supporters of former prime minister Imran Khan to 10 years in prison each for their role in the May 2023 riots, which broke out after Khan’s arrest. The Anti-Terrorism Court Lahore Judge, Manzer Ali Gill, delivered the verdict inside Kot......
C P Radhakrishnan Likely to Take Oath as India’s Vice President on September 12
C P Radhakrishnan to take oath as India’s Vice President on September 12 at Rashtrapati Bhavan....
Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli Resigns, Plans Dubai Exit Amid Gen Z-Led Protests as Death Toll Climbs to 19
Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli resigns amid Gen Z-led protests over corruption and police brutality as death toll hits 19. Sources reveal he plans to leave for Dubai amid nationwide unrest....
Bangladesh’s Economic Growth Slows for 11th Straight Month as PMI Falls to 58.3
Bangladesh’s economy grew for the 11th straight month in August, but at a slower pace as PMI fell to 58.3, with agriculture and construction contracting....
Jaishankar Highlights India’s Commitment to Global South at Young Diplomats Forum
India’s External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar addressed the 3rd Global South Young Diplomats Forum, highlighting India’s role in amplifying the Global South’s voice....
Pakistan, China to Form Consortium for $7 Billion Karachi-Peshawar Railway Project Under CPEC
Pakistan and China have agreed to form a consortium to finance the $7 billion Karachi-Peshawar railway project, a key part of CPEC’s second phase....
Sri Lanka Parliament to Vote on Bill Stripping Former Presidents’ Privileges
Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court has ruled that a bill to end former presidents’ privileges can be passed by Parliament with a simple majority....
Israel’s Finance Minister Backs India on US Tariffs, Confident of Trade Agreement
Israel’s Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich expresses confidence in resolving US-India tariff dispute, praises India-Israel-US ties, and supports India’s energy trade decisions....