US Raises India Soda Ash Import Restrictions During Trade Talks
The US will raise concerns with India over proposed restrictions on American soda ash imports during ongoing bilateral trade talks. USTR Jamieson Greer reaffirmed Washington's commitment to ensuring fair...
Bangladesh BNP Rejects July Charter Reform Implementation Agenda
Bangladesh's BNP has distanced itself from the July National Charter-backed reform agenda, rejecting key...
Marco Rubio Calls India-US Relationship Vitally Important at ASEAN
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed that the India-US relationship is vitally important...
Amnesty raises alarm over Pakistan activist detentions
Amnesty International has urged Pakistan to release detained activists and journalist Ahmad Farhad, raising...
Trump to Feature on New US $1 Coin
The US Mint will introduce a new $1 coin featuring President Donald Trump as...
Netanyahu meets Trump as Iran Nuclear Talks Resume Tensions
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu will meet US President Donald Trump in Washington to discuss Iran-US nuclear talks, regional security, ballistic missile restrictions, and Tehran’s...
Bangladesh Elections: Jamaat Pledges Peaceful, Constructive Ties with India
Jamaat-e-Islami pledges peaceful India ties, regional cooperation, UN engagement, and global diplomatic outreach in its Bangladesh election manifesto ahead of the February 12 polls,...
US pushes revival of community banks to strengthen main street
The US government is moving to revive small and community banks, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urging tailored regulation to boost local lending, strengthen...
US Military Tests Advanced Remote Weapon Systems in South Korea
US forces in South Korea conduct live-fire drills using remote weapon systems, enhancing combat readiness and deterrence. The exercises and senior military visits highlight...
Jaishankar Engages US Leadership to Expand Strategic Cooperation
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar meets US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Washington, discussing trade, defence, critical minerals,...
Trump Demands Strong Federal Control to Ensure Honest US Elections
President Donald Trump calls for increased federal involvement in US elections, alleging state-level failures and election fraud, while renewing demands for voter ID laws...
Peaceful US Rallies Demand Justice for Bangladesh Minorities
Peaceful rallies across 25 US cities highlight violence against Hindus and minorities in Bangladesh, drawing attention to human rights concerns, religious persecution, and calls...
Bangladesh Faces Worsening Law and Order Before National Election
Bangladesh faces escalating political violence ahead of the February 12 election, with 11 deaths and 616 injured in January alone. Human rights groups warn...
Baloch rebels claim 80+ Pakistani Security Forces killed
Baloch rebels claim over 80 Pakistani security officials were killed in coordinated attacks across Balochistan. The BLA alleges large-scale assaults on military installations, civilian...
Rights Body alleges brutal attacks on Hindu Minorities in Bangladesh
Rights body RRAG alleges arson attacks on 16 Hindu houses and 17 killings in Bangladesh since December 2025, warning of targeted violence against Hindu...
Union Budget 2026-27 Focuses on Growth, Fiscal Discipline
Union Budget 2026-27: FM Nirmala Sitharaman tables Rs 53.5 lakh crore Budget with fiscal deficit at 4.3% of GDP, no change in income tax...
Massive Baloch attacks rock Pakistan as 145 Militants Killed
Massive Baloch rebel attacks rocked Pakistan’s Balochistan province as security forces claimed 145 militants killed in a 40-hour counter-offensive. Dozens of civilians and security...
India slashes B’desh aid as Regional Devt Priorities Shift
India reduces development aid to Bangladesh by Rs 60 crore in Union Budget 2026–27, while increasing financial support for Bhutan, Nepal, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka...
Bangladeshi Nationals Arrested in Tripura
Tripura Police arrested three Bangladeshi nationals and two Indian accomplices in Kailashahar while illegally travelling to Chennai. The accused allegedly crossed the border without...
