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Pentagon says China missile test in South China Sea ‘disturbing’
Jul 3, 2019The Pentagon said on Tuesday a recent Chinese missile launch in the disputed South China Sea was “disturbing” and contrary to Chinese pledges that it would not militarize the disputed waterway. The South China Sea is... -
Bangladesh Cricket team crash out of ICC World Cup
Jul 3, 2019Bangladesh crashed out of the World Cup after a middling performance that saw them concede a 28-run loss to India in their must-win game at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Tuesday, reports BSS. Having restricted India to... -
PM Sheikh Hasina proposes 5 points to address weaker economies’ concerns
Jul 2, 2019Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today placed a five-point proposal to address the key concerns of smaller communities and weaker economies for their collective takeoff endeavours, which she felt crucial for a sustainable global economy, reports BSS.... -
UN chief urges action to avert climate change ‘catastrophe’
Jul 2, 2019UN chief Antonio Guterres said climate-related devastation was striking the planet on a weekly basis and warned Sunday that urgent action must be taken to avoid a catastrophe. “We are here because the world is facing... -
Calm returns to Hong Kong after protests erupt into violence
Jul 2, 2019A tense calm descended on Hong Kong early on Tuesday, hours after police fired tear gas to disperse hundreds of protesters who had stormed the legislature in chaotic scenes to protest against an extradition bill in... -
Thousands march in Madrid to save anti-pollution plan
Jul 1, 2019Thousands marched through Madrid on Saturday to ask the Spanish capital’s new mayor not to ditch ambitious traffic restrictions in the center only recently set up to improve air quality. “Madrid Central,” as it is called,... -
Al list Six killed and more than 100 wounded in Taliban attack in Kabul
Jul 1, 2019Taliban Islamist fighters killed six people and wounded 105 others by blowing up a truck bomb at morning rush hour near an Afghan Defence Ministry compound in Kabul on Monday. The attack, which ended a period... -
‘We can beat anyone on our day’: Mashrafe
Jul 1, 2019Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza was not inclined to loss his sleep, thinking too much about India’s strength as he believed that his side can beat anybody else if they can play to their true potential.... -
Hong Kong braces for annual handover rally as fresh protests erupt
Jul 1, 2019Thousands of protesters faced off with riot police early on Monday, the anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to Chinese rule, ahead of an annual rally that is expected to draw huge crowds amid widespread anger over... -
Japan supports U.S.-North Korea process: Shinzo Abe
Jul 1, 2019Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Monday Japan supported the United States and North Korea’s “process” and wished for the latest talks between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un to result in positive developments, Japanese media...
