International

Bangladesh has secured a reduced 19 per cent US tariff under a trade agreement signed by the two countries on Monday, with exemptions for select textiles and garments made using US-origin materials. Muhammad Yunus, chief adviser to…
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Britain on Monday urged Israel to reverse its decision to expand control over the West Bank, joining Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates in criticising the move. “The UK strongly condemns the Israeli Security Cabinet’s decision to…
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President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to block the opening of a new Canadian-built bridge across the Detroit River, demanding that Canada hand over at least half ownership of the project and agree to other unspecified conditions,…
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Iran has dismissed the United States’ growing military presence in the Middle East, saying Washington’s deployments pose no threat to Tehran as tensions between the two countries continue to rise. “Their military deployment in the region…
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Tech billionaire Elon Musk said on Sunday that SpaceX has shifted its primary focus to building a “self-growing city” on the Moon, a goal he claimed could be achieved in less than a decade. In a post on social media platform X, Musk said…
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Pro-Palestine demonstrators plan to rally in Sydney on Monday to protest the visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog, as authorities declare his trip a major event and deploy thousands of police to manage expected crowds. Police have urged…
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For years under former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh’s opposition was largely absent from the streets during elections — either boycotting polls or crippled by mass arrests of senior leaders. Ahead of Thursday’s vote, those roles…
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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s ruling coalition scored a historic landslide victory in Sunday’s snap general election, clearing the way for promised tax cuts and a stronger national defence, according to official results and exit…
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet US President Donald Trump in Washington on Wednesday to discuss ongoing American talks with Iran, Netanyahu’s office said on Saturday, as Tehran warned it could retaliate against US…
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As global temperatures rise, the world’s mountains are undergoing rapid and dramatic change. Among the most dangerous consequences is the transformation of avalanches—how they form, how often they occur, and how destructive they can be.…
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