Washington: US President Donald Trump warned that Israel could lose crucial backing from the United States if it moves ahead with the annexation of the occupied West Bank. In a Time magazine interview published Thursday, Trump said the consequences would be severe, emphasizing that his previous assurances to Arab countries constrained such a move. “It won’t happen….
Sydney: On November 5, the US Supreme Court will begin hearing arguments about the legality of President Donald Trump’s tariffs. As important as the tariff issue is, the stakes are much higher than that. Trump has been claiming vast powers, at the expense of other branches of government, on the grounds of various “emergencies”. He…
It becomes the 34th city, after Vancouver, to honor the Art of Living’s extensive work for global peace, mental health, and community empowerment Seattle (US): Recognizing one of the world’s foremost voices for peace and human values, the City of Seattle has proclaimed October 18, 2025, as “Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Day.” The declaration…
Dhaka/New Delhi: Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal prosecution team on Tuesday warned the army that 15 of their serving officers will be declared “fugitives” unless they are produced in court on Wednesday. “If they fail to appear or are not produced tomorrow, the tribunal will set a new date, and notices with their summons will be…
New York: US President Donald Trump on Monday extended his wishes on Diwali, the festival of lights, and said it is a time to bring families and friends together to celebrate. “Today, I send my best wishes to every American celebrating Diwali — the ‘Festival of Lights’,” Trump said in a statement. “For many Americans,…
Beijing: China on Thursday welcomed the 48-hour ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan after heavy fighting and called on both countries to reach a comprehensive and lasting truce to resolve their differences. “We noted that Pakistan and Afghanistan decided to implement a temporary ceasefire and will seek a solution through constructive dialogue, which serves the common…
Islamabad: Pakistan on Wednesday said a 48-hour ceasefire has been agreed with Afghanistan, amid border clashes between the two countries that have killed dozens of people on both sides. “A temporary ceasefire has been decided between the Pakistani government and the Afghan Taliban regime, with the mutual consent of both parties, for the next 48…
Peshawar: Intense fighting broke out once again on Tuesday night between Pakistani security forces and the Afghan Taliban along the border between the two countries in Kurram district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, state media reported. According to the state broadcaster PTV News, “Afghan Taliban and Fitna al-Khawarij opened unprovoked fire in Kurram. Pakistani Army responded with full…
Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday met Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya and called for strengthening of cooperation in a host of sectors, including collaboration in law enforcement and security between the two countries. Xi told Amarasuriya that China is willing to jointly promote high-quality Belt and Road cooperation with Sri Lanka and…
Dhaka: At least nine people were killed in a fire that broke out at a garment factory and a chemical warehouse in Bangladesh’s capital on Tuesday, local media reported. According to the state-run BSS news agency, the devastating fire in two buildings of the garment factory and chemical warehouse at Mirpur in the capital also…
