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August 14, 2024 2:29 PM

Bangladesh’s interim government cancels Holiday on death anniversary of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

In Bangladesh, Prof. Mahmud Yunus led interim government has officially canceled the public holiday on August 15, which was observed as National Mourning Day. The announcement was made through a notification issued by the Ministry of Public Administr...

August 14, 2024 12:59 PM

What you need to know about Japan picking its next prime minister

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Wednesday he would step down next month, a move that sets off a scramble among would-be successors to replace him as head of the world's fourth-largest economy. Click here for a rundown of likely candida...

August 14, 2024 11:48 AM

Newly appointed Indian Ambassador Presents Credentials to Yemeni Foreign Minister

Dr. Suhel Ajaz Khan, India's newly appointed non-resident Ambassador to Yemen, has presented a copy of his credentials to Yemen's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Dr. Shaya Mohsin Zindani.During their meeting, Ambassador Khan and Foreign ...

August 14, 2024 11:41 AM

Kathak recital in Kathmandu as part of celebrations of India’s 78th Independence Day

Embassy of India hosted a Kathak Dance recital by Arpita Dutta & her troupe from India, as part of the celebrations of India’s 78th Independence Day. The event was graced by Minister for Culture, Tourism & Civil Aviation of Nepal, Badri Pra...

August 14, 2024 11:39 AM

Jewels stolen in Germany’s Green Vault heist back on display

Nearly five years after millions of euros' worth of jewellery was stolen in a museum heist in eastern Germany, visitors can once again admire nearly all of the precious pieces in person. In November 2019, thieves stole pieces that contained more tha...

August 14, 2024 12:52 PM

Africa public health body declares mpox emergency

Africa's top public health body declared what it termed a "public health emergency of continental security" on Tuesday over an outbreak of mpox that has spread from the Democratic Republic of Congo to neighbouring countries. The Africa Centres for D...

August 14, 2024 9:49 AM

India-US join hands to promote cooperation in MSMEs

India and the U.S. signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Tuesday, aimed at enabling Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) from both countries to participate more effectively in global markets and foster trade. "India-US joining hands ...

August 14, 2024 11:32 AM

Sheikh Hasina calls for justice in first remarks since leaving Bangladesh, demands probe into July killings

Deposed Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has demanded that those involved in July "killings and vandalism" be properly investigated and the culprits be identified and punished. In her first statement since leaving Bangladesh after her apparent...

August 14, 2024 11:34 AM

US strongly rejects allegations of its involvement in former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina’s resignation

The United States Department of State strongly rejected the allegations of the government's involvement in former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation, terming them 'laughable' and 'absolutely false' claims. "That's laughable. Any i...

August 13, 2024 8:56 PM

Ukraine says it has no interest in occupying Kursk region

Ukraine said on Tuesday it had no interest in occupying territory in Russia's Kursk region and that its major cross-border incursion would complicate Russian military logistics and its ability to send more units to fight in Ukraine's east. The comme...

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