July2024

Following a hiatus due to worries that 2,000-pound weapons in the same shipment could be used in populated areas, the US is “moving forward” with supplying 500-pound bombs to Israel, a US official said on Thursday....

Two buses were carried off a highway and into a river by a landslide caused by intense rains in Nepal, leaving more than 60 people missing, according to authorities. In the central district of Chitwan, dozens...

The administration of US President Joe Biden announced on Thursday that $1.7 billion in grants will be given to assist resuscitate or expand auto plants for producing electric vehicles and parts, including those in Georgia and...

The chief of staff of the Japanese Navy resigned on Friday in the wake of several controversies involving the handling of confidential defense materials by individuals lacking the necessary security clearances. The most senior uniformed officer...

Gopalganj’s bronze jewelry has been acknowledged as a Geographical Indication (GI) product. This is the district’s second product to receive this honor. Prior to this, Gopalganj’s Rosogolla was recognized by GI as the first product in...

Actress Shelley Duvall, who was 75 years old on Thursday, passed away. She was well-known for her part in “The Shining” and her partnership with filmmaker Robert Altman. The Hollywood Reporter stated that Duvall passed away...

In the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) now-deleted excise policy case, the Supreme Court on Friday granted Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal temporary release. His plea contesting his ED detention was forwarded to a larger bench by a...

Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the president of Turkey, cautioned Thursday against a confrontation between NATO and Russia, saying that diplomacy must also be an option during an alliance conference intended to support Ukraine. Aside from the US...

The World Food Programme (WFP) has activated anticipatory action measures as water levels in the Jamuna River approach critical levels. This proactive response aims to mitigate the impact of the impending floods on vulnerable communities. This...

The amount of dust in the air eased slightly in 2023, the United Nations said Friday, warning that poor environmental management was fuelling sand and dust storms. The UN’s weather and climate agency called for greater...