International News
Veteran Actor Nana Patekar Dies at 75 After Cardiac Arrest
Veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar has died at the age of 75 after suffering a cardiac arrest at his residence in Goa.
2 days ago
RBI Raises Repo Rate to 5.50% as Inflation Risks Strengthen
The Reserve Bank of India has increased its policy repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50%, shifting its monetary policy stance toward calibrated tightening amid rising inflation risks and resilient economic growth.
3 days ago
Lionel Messi Announces Retirement From International Football
Argentina captain and football icon Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, bringing an extraordinary two-decade career with the national team toward an end.
3 days ago
Flydubai Co-Pilot Accused of Attacking Captain Identified as Omani Citizen
The co-pilot accused of attacking the captain of a Flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv has reportedly been identified as Omani citizen Hamam Al-Hamami, although authorities have not officially confirmed his identity or alleged extremist views.
5 days ago
Bangladesh Faces Shortage of Fresh and Small-Denomination Banknotes
Bangladesh is facing an unusual cash problem as the market struggles with a shortage of fresh and usable banknotes, particularly Tk10, Tk20 and Tk100 notes, despite cash remaining available through banks and ATMs.
8 days ago
Indian Banks Face 3-Day Nationwide Strike, Five-Day Service Disruption Looms
Indian bank employees are set to stage a three-day nationwide strike from September 28 to 30, demanding a five-day banking week, with payments and other banking services expected to face disruptions.
15 days ago
Philippines Ferry Fire Death Toll Rises to 76, 13 Still Missing
The death toll from a vessel fire in the Philippines’ Palawan province has climbed to 76, while 13 people remain missing and search and rescue operations continue.
a month ago
Cabinet Update! 🇳🇵 PM Balen Shah to Lead Nepal Delegation to UN General Assembly
The government has approved Prime Minister Balen Shah’s visit to New York to attend the 81st United Nations General Assembly, alongside several major administrative and policy decisions.
a month ago
US-Canada Trade War Escalates as New Import Restrictions Take Effect
The United States has announced fresh restrictions and higher tariffs on several Canadian products after Canada imposed retaliatory duties on American goods, deepening tensions between the two major trading partners.
a month ago
U.S. Moves to Cancel Visas of Nearly 200,000 Asylum Seekers
The United States is preparing a major visa crackdown targeting nearly 200,000 foreign nationals who entered the country on tourist or business visas and later applied for asylum.
2 months ago
Oil Prices Slide as Trump Tightens Iran Sanctions; Asian Markets Mixed
International oil prices fell after US President Donald Trump announced tougher economic sanctions on Iran, while Asian stock markets opened mixed amid concerns over geopolitics, AI investment, and US monetary policy.
2 months ago
US National Debt Surpasses $40 Trillion, Raising Fresh Economic Concerns
The US national debt has crossed the historic $40 trillion mark, more than doubling in a decade as heavy government spending and rising interest costs put increasing pressure on the economy.
2 months ago