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Violent protests in Gambia, Africa over load shedding

Violent protests in Gambia, Africa over load shedding

Violent protests have spread in Gambia, an African country, over the prolonged electricity crisis. Road blockades, burning tires and clashes with police have created tension in the capital Banjul and several other cities.

International Desk 12 hours ago 84 views

Warning citing Bangladesh as ‘risky’ for Israelis

Warning citing Bangladesh as ‘risky’ for Israelis

Israel's National Security Council has issued a warning regarding travel and stay of Israeli citizens in several countries, including Bangladesh. The agency warned that the risk of attacks on Israelis in various countries may rise around the upcoming Jewish holy days.

1 day ago 145 views

Oil prices rise again in world market

Oil prices rise again in world market

Fresh US-Iran attacks and counter-attacks in the Strait of Hormuz have raised concerns over global fuel oil supply. As a result, crude oil prices have risen again in international markets.

2 days ago 223 views

Protests in Israel against Netanyahu government

Protests in Israel against Netanyahu government

Protests have been held in several areas of northern Israel against the policies and actions of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government.

3 days ago 276 views

Owaisi condemns demolition of mosque in Saharanpur

Owaisi condemns demolition of mosque in Saharanpur

Asaduddin Owaisi, chief of All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen, strongly condemned the demolition of a mosque in the collectorate premises in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. He has questioned whether the constitutional guarantee of religious freedom for Muslims no longer applies.

4 days ago 403 views

Smoke from Indonesian wildfires triggers state of emergency in Malaysia

Smoke from Indonesian wildfires triggers state of emergency in Malaysia

A state of emergency has been declared in the Serian district of Malaysia's Sarawak state due to severe air pollution caused by smoke from wildfires spreading through Indonesia's forests and peatlands.

5 days ago 573 views

48 killed in three-day operation in Balochistan

48 killed in three-day operation in Balochistan

In a three-day operation by security forces in Pakistan's Balochistan, 48 people were killed. The country's military media wing ISPR claims all those killed were 'terrorists'.

5 days ago 384 views

Big fall in gold prices in global market

Big fall in gold prices in global market

Gold prices fell more than 2 percent in the global market after a strong US employment report strengthened the likelihood of the country's central bank raising interest rates.

5 days ago 492 views

India assures to consider Bihar's interests in renewal of Ganga water-sharing treaty

India assures to consider Bihar's interests in renewal of Ganga water-sharing treaty

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that an 'appropriate decision' will be taken taking into account Bihar's needs during the renewal of the Ganga water-sharing treaty.

6 days ago 333 views

Afghanistan: Law passed banning protests

Afghanistan: Law passed banning protests

The Taliban government has passed a law banning all kinds of protests in Afghanistan. Government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said protests are part of democratic or republican systems; they have no place in the Islamic system.

6 days ago 438 views

Oil prices rise again in global market

Oil prices rise again in global market

Oil prices have risen in the global market due to renewed conflict between the United States and Iran in the Middle East. At the start of trading on Wednesday, crude oil prices rose nearly 1 percent after tit-for-tat attacks between the two countries.

1 week ago 312 views

Iranian President calls for stronger diplomatic initiative from India

Iranian President calls for stronger diplomatic initiative from India

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has sought a stronger diplomatic initiative from India in establishing peace and security. He said Iran does not welcome war and the ongoing conflict is not in the interest of any party.

1 week ago 317 views

US lifts immigrant visa suspension for 75 countries including Bangladesh

US lifts immigrant visa suspension for 75 countries including Bangladesh

The United States has lifted the suspension imposed on issuing immigrant visas to citizens of 75 countries, including Bangladesh. Following a federal court ruling, the suspension has been ineffective since August 21. The matter was also confirmed on the US State Department's website updated on August 28.

1 week ago 399 views

Number of missing in Nepal floods reaches 2,000

Number of missing in Nepal floods reaches 2,000

In the devastating floods and landslides in the Nepal-China border area, the number of missing people has reached nearly 2,000. Bodies are being recovered in remote areas as well, and morgues are facing a shortage of space to keep the recovered bodies.

1 week ago 441 views

Malaysia plans to repatriate 5,000 Myanmar nationals

Malaysia plans to repatriate 5,000 Myanmar nationals

Malaysia has finalized a plan to gradually repatriate 5,000 Myanmar nationals residing in the country on a voluntary basis. In the first phase, 1,476 people will be sent to Myanmar on September 29.

1 week ago 373 views

Oil prices fall again in global market as prospect of opening Strait of Hormuz emerges

Oil prices fall again in global market as prospect of opening Strait of Hormuz emerges

Oil prices have fallen again in international markets as prospects of reopening the Strait of Hormuz emerged. Analysts see possible progress in diplomatic talks as one of the reasons behind the price decline.

1 week ago 388 views

Gold price falls in global market ahead of Fed chairman's speech

Gold price falls in global market ahead of Fed chairman's speech

Gold prices fell in international markets ahead of a key speech by US Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh. Investors' attention is now focused on the Fed chairman's speech at the Jackson Hole conference. Market analysts believe his speech may hint at tightening monetary policy.

1 week ago 403 views

Death toll from mountain landslides in Nepal rises to 469, hundreds of tourists missing

Death toll from mountain landslides in Nepal rises to 469, hundreds of tourists missing

The death toll from sudden floods and devastating landslides in Nepal has risen to 469. Hundreds of people are still missing. Among the missing are local and foreign tourists and trekkers.

1 week ago 417 views

Red Alert Issued in Makkah Over Forecast of Heavy Rainfall

Red Alert Issued in Makkah Over Forecast of Heavy Rainfall

Saudi Arabia’s weather authorities have issued the highest-level “Red Alert” for several areas of the Makkah Province due to forecasts of heavy rainfall.

1 week ago 486 views

95 killed, 403 missing in sudden floods and landslides in Nepal

95 killed, 403 missing in sudden floods and landslides in Nepal

The death toll from devastating flash floods and landslides in the Nepal-China border area has risen to 95. Still missing are 403 people, of whom 341 are foreign nationals.

2 weeks ago 485 views

US Temporarily Suspends All Types of Visa Appointments Worldwide

US Temporarily Suspends All Types of Visa Appointments Worldwide

The United States has temporarily suspended appointments for visa applicants worldwide. The decision was made due to a new training program for consular officers at US embassies and consulates.

2 weeks ago 254 views

Modi greets Muslims on Milad-un-Nabi

Modi greets Muslims on Milad-un-Nabi

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greeted the Muslim Ummah on the occasion of the holy Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (SAW).

2 weeks ago 429 views

Trump administration to cancel visas of 200,000 asylum seekers in US

Trump administration to cancel visas of 200,000 asylum seekers in US

The Trump administration is planning to cancel temporary visas of nearly 200,000 foreign nationals who have applied for asylum in the US. Primarily B-1 business and B-2 tourist visa holders may fall under this decision.

2 weeks ago 404 views

Gold prices rise further in global market

Gold prices rise further in global market

International gold prices have hit their highest level in more than three months. The surge in the precious metal market has been driven by a decline in the US dollar.

2 weeks ago 465 views

US imposes 50% tariff on Canadian goods, Ottawa retaliates

US imposes 50% tariff on Canadian goods, Ottawa retaliates

After three consecutive days of trade talks between Washington and Ottawa ended without an agreement, the US has imposed 50% tariffs on about $20 billion worth of Canadian goods.

2 weeks ago 420 views

US court strikes down Trump administration's visa suspension for 75 countries including Bangladesh

US court strikes down Trump administration's visa suspension for 75 countries including Bangladesh

A US federal court has struck down the US government's decision to suspend immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries, including Bangladesh. The court said the State Department's decision exceeded its legal authority.

2 weeks ago 458 views

8 candidates in race to become UN Secretary-General

8 candidates in race to become UN Secretary-General

Amid wars, instability and economic crises around the world, five women and three men are in the race to succeed current UN Secretary-General António Guterres. In the first informal vote, Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan is ahead.

2 weeks ago 410 views

Fuel oil prices rise in global market

Fuel oil prices rise in global market

Due to fears of disruption to fuel supplies amid the conflict between the United States and Iran, crude oil prices rose for the fourth consecutive day in the international market. On Wednesday (August 19), Brent crude prices rose by 26 cents or 0.29 percent per barrel to reach $91.28.

3 weeks ago 428 views

Gold price rises again in global market

Gold price rises again in global market

Gold prices edged up in early trading on Wednesday (August 19) in the global market. The uptick came as US Treasury bond yields eased from recent highs, boosting the precious metal.

3 weeks ago 432 views

Terrible fire at hotel in Kolkata, 9 Bangladeshis killed

Terrible fire at hotel in Kolkata, 9 Bangladeshis killed

Nine Bangladeshis were killed in a horrific fire at a residential hotel in Kolkata, India. Several people were injured in the incident. It is being verified whether there are any more casualties.

3 weeks ago 426 views