December2018

A Chinese researcher who claims to have helped make the world’s first genetically edited babies says a second pregnancy may be underway. The researcher, He Jiankui of Shenzhen, revealed the possible pregnancy Wednesday while making his...

From Berlin to Cologne, protesters have gathered to demand more from the government in the fight against climate change. Greenpeace said Germany must lead, and that means phasing out coal by 2030. Thousands of protesters gathered...

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday there had been no discussion with Ukraine about the possible release of the Ukrainian sailors who were seized along with their ships by Russia last month. Putin spoke with...

“Quantico” actor and Bollywood star Priyanka Chopra married U.S singer Nick Jonas on Saturday in a Christian ceremony attended by close family and friends at one of India’s most opulent royal palaces, People magazine reported. The...

Leading digital money transfer company WorldRemit is considerably expanding its presence in Bangladesh by joining forces with BRAC Bank and bKash for digital money transfers. WorldRemit’s mobile-first, digital model saves customers time and money as they...

Mushfiqur Rahim touched another milestone as he become the second Bangladeshi batsman to reach 4,000 Test runs during the second Test against West Indies on Friday. Needing only eight runs to reach the feat before the...

Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador was sworn in as Mexico’s next president Saturday, after the anti-establishment leftist won a landslide election victory promising to “transform” a country fed up with crime, poverty and corruption. The 65-year old...

Renowned Bangladeshi photographer Anwar Hossain was found dead at the Hotel Olio Dream Heaven on Panthapath, Dhaka. The legendary 70-year-old photographer lived in Paris with his family and was visiting Bangladesh as he had been invited...

Five teams won awards in four categories for innovating effective solutions for a number of urban problems such as healthcare, housing and renewable energy at the grand finale of Urban Innovation Challenge. Winners are Nirvana and...

Egyptian film star Rania Youssef faces trial next month promoting immorality after attending the Cairo Film Festival in a see-through dress, state-owned online newspaper Al-Ahram Gate reported on Saturday. Rania Youssef will face a trial in...