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November 11, 2024 12:27 PM

Bangladesh: 20km tailback as RMG workers block Dhaka-Mymensingh highway

In Bangladesh, workers of five garment factories in Gazipur have blocked the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway for the 3rd consecutive day, demanding payment of outstanding wages and allowances, as well as the reopening of closed factories. The blockade caus...

November 11, 2024 9:34 AM

Israeli PM Netanyahu admits Israel’s role in Hezbollah pager, walkie-talkie attacks

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the first time during Sunday's weekly cabinet meeting, admitted that Israel was behind the attacks on Hezbollah's pager and walkie-talkies, which killed at least 39 people and wounded over 3,000, as report...

November 11, 2024 9:09 AM

Donald Trump dials Vladimir Putin, advises him not to escalate Ukraine war: Report

US President-elect Donald Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the first phone conversation between the two leaders since Trump won the election, The Washington Post reported. The US daily, on Sunday (local time) citing its sources, sa...

November 10, 2024 6:03 PM

Australian batting hits first-time low in ODI series loss to Pakistan at home

In a new low for Australian cricket, the national team not only lost an ODI series to Pakistan at home for the first time in 22 years but also recorded an unfortunate first by failing to register a single half-century throughout the bilateral series....

November 10, 2024 4:59 PM

Dubai Secures Top Spot in Middle East and Climbs to Fifth Globally in ‘2024 Global City Index’

Dubai is the highest-ranked city in the Middle East and Africa on the ‘2024 Global City Index’ by Brand Finance, leading the region for the second consecutive year. Globally, Dubai also rose to fifth place, surpassing global powerhouses like Si...

November 10, 2024 4:43 PM

Russia’s gold reserves exceed $200 billion for first time

Russia's gold reserves reached a record high of $207.7 billion in October, according to the country's central bank. The share of gold in Russia's international reserves rose from 31.5 per cent last month to 32.9 per cent, marking the highest proport...

November 10, 2024 4:08 PM

Israel’s strikes on Iran spark interest in air-launched ballistic missiles

Israel's effective use of air-launched ballistic missiles in its airstrikes against Iran is expected to pique interest elsewhere in acquiring the weapons, which most major powers have avoided in favour of cruise missiles and glide bombs. The Israel ...

November 10, 2024 3:28 PM

Bangladesh: Political Tension Rises as Awami League Announces First Street Program since August 5

In Bangladesh, political tension has risen in Dhaka amidst Awami League (AL) announcing its first street programme after the fall of Sheikh Hasina-government on August 5, this year. On Saturday, the AL on its verified Facebook page announced to obse...

November 10, 2024 12:02 PM

Bangladesh beat Afghanistan by 68 runs to level series 1-1

Bangladesh defeated Afghanistan by 68 runs in the second ODI to level the three-match series 1-1 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the UAE on Saturday. This win marks Bangladesh’s maiden victory at the venue. Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat...

November 10, 2024 11:54 AM

TIA’s 10-hour daily closure expected to increase ticket prices, cause revenue loss

Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu Valley will close for 10 hours daily over the next five months to facilitate significant upgrades and expansion work. The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has implemented this closure from 10...

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