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Crew abandons cargo ship hit by Huthi rebels: US
News —16 June, 2024 15:35
The crew of a bulk cargo carrier that was damaged in a missile attack by Yemen's Huthi rebels in the Gulf of Aden has abandoned ship, the US military said…
Muslim pilgrims 'stone the devil' in Makkah
Pilgrims perform the last major ritual of the hajj, the "stoning…
New Indian rail lines for Northeast via Bangladesh
India is set to develop an alternative network of railway tracks…
Modi greets Hasina on Eid
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greeted his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina ahead of the Holy Eid-ul-Azha, highlighting that the Muslim festival symbolises sacrifice,…
Crew members abandon cargo ship hit by Huthis: US
The crew of a bulk cargo carrier that was damaged in a missile attack by Yemen's Huthi rebels in the Gulf of Aden has abandoned ship, the US military said Saturday. The Huthis have…
Eight soldiers killed in Gaza: Israel
The Israeli military said eight soldiers were killed in Gaza Saturday when the armouredvehicle they were in exploded, in one of the deadliest blows for the army sincethe war began…
Anti-monarchists in UK try to rain on Charles's birthday parade
Except for some torrential downpours, King Charles III's highly choreographed offical birthday parade passed offsuccessfully on Saturday, as Catherine, Princess of Wales, made a well-received…
Eid-ul-Adha tomorrow
All preparations have been completed to celebrate the holy Eid-ul-Adha, the second biggest religious festival of the Muslims, tomorrow across the country with due solemnity and religious…
Gaza war tests historic bond between UK Muslims and Labour
Gaza is a long way from the picturesque foothills of the Yorkshire Dales but the issue could swing UK general election races in northern England, with many local Muslims angry at Labour's…
UK's Princess of Wales makes first public appearance since cancer diagnosis
Catherine, Princess of Wales, on Saturday tentatively returned to UK public life for the first time since being diagnosed with cancer, attending a military parade in London to mark…
Climate issues to cut Brazil's 2024 grain harvest by 5.9%
Brazil's 2024 grain harvest is set to be 5.9 percent smaller than 2023 due to poor weather in several parts of the country, the state-run Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics…
Irrigation pumps to run completely on solar power: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said on Saturday that her government wants to transform the irrigation system of the country to run completely on solar power. “I want to make the…
Zelensky seeks support at giant Ukraine peace summit
This weekend, a secluded Swiss resort above Lake Lucerne will be transformed as dozens of world leaders and thousands of soldiers and police descend on Bürgenstock. More than…
Gig workers bear the brunt of heatwave in India
New Delhi, India – Every morning before stepping out of his rented accommodation in New Delhi, India, gig worker Aman fills three plastic bottles with water from a small…
Chinese premier lands in Australia on first such visit in 7 years
Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrived in Australia on Saturday on a relations-mending mission with panda diplomacy, rock lobsters and China's global dominance in the critical minerals sector…
Efforts underway to resolve Myanmar firing reaching St. Martin's: Quader
Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Saturday said that efforts are being made to resolve the issue of Myanmar's firing reaching…
Aid convoy denied entry to northern Gaza, UN says
The UN children's agency Unicef has told the BBC a convoy carrying aid was denied entry to northern Gaza, despite having all the necessary documents, adding that this is a common occurrence.…