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November 8, 2023 3:12 PM

G7’s top diplomats discuss what happens after Gaza conflict

G7 foreign ministers discussed how to revitalise peace efforts in the Middle East and the "day after" in the Gaza Strip once the conflict there recedes as they met for a two-day summit in Tokyo. The subject was brought up during a working dinner lat...

November 8, 2023 3:12 PM

Israel says kills top Hamas weapons manufacturer as it targets Gaza tunnel network

Air strikes on the Gaza Strip killed a top Hamas weapons maker and several fighters, the Israeli military said on Wednesday, as its air and ground offensive targeted the militants' vast tunnel network beneath the besieged Palestinian enclave. Gaza ...

November 8, 2023 1:15 PM

WHO releases report on TB: India, Indonesia, and the Philippines report over 60% drop in cases

Tuberculosis (TB), a preventable and typically curable disease, emerged as the world's second leading cause of death from a single infectious agent last year, following coronavirus disease (COVID-19). It resulted in nearly twice as many fatalities as...

November 8, 2023 12:30 PM

Gaza health crisis worsens as children undergo surgeries without anesthesia

With Israel imposing a total siege on Gaza in response to a surprise attack by Hamas on October 7, reports have emerged highlighting the significant challenges facing the healthcare system in the region. A spokesperson for the World Health Organizati...

November 8, 2023 12:24 PM

Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation Day celebrated in Dhaka

Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Day is celebrated in Dhaka on Tuesday. The High Commission of India in Dhaka organized a function in collaboration with the ITEC Alumni Association of Bangladesh (IAAB), to celebrate ITEC Day. Banglade...

November 8, 2023 12:12 PM

Indian Government issues stringent measures against Deepfake videos on Social Media

In recent days, the proliferation of deepfake videos on social media has raised significant concerns, prompting the Indian government to take decisive action. The issue gained prominence after a video featuring a popular actress went viral, igniting ...

November 8, 2023 11:28 AM

Aditya-L1 provides first high-energy X-ray glimpse of solar flares

India's solar mission spacecraft, Aditya-L1, made a groundbreaking discovery by capturing the initial burst of high-energy X-rays from solar flares on Tuesday. The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) announced this significant achievement and ...

November 8, 2023 11:29 AM

Saudi Arabia says will host Arab and Islamic summits to discuss Gaza conflict

Saudi Arabia will host summits of Arab and Islamic nations in coming days to discuss the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Saudi Arabia's investment minister said on Wednesday. "We will see, this week, in the next few days Saudi Arabia convening an emer...

November 8, 2023 11:29 AM

48 hours blockade called by BNP, Jamaat underway in Bangladesh

After the Sunday morning to Tuesday morning countrywide blockade, another 48-hour road, rail, and waterways blockade called by the opposition is underway in Bangladesh today. The blockade is enforced by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, Jamaat, and l...

November 8, 2023 10:33 AM

Turkish parliament dumps Coke, Nestle from menus over alleged Israel support

Turkey's parliament removed Coca-Cola KO.N and Nestle NESN.S products from its restaurants on Tuesday over their alleged support for Israel amid the conflict in Gaza, according to an official statement and a source who named the two companies. The t...