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Rahul Gandhi resigns as leader of India’s opposition Congress
Jul 3, 2019India’s Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday resigned as president of the main opposition Congress, taking responsibility for the party’s second-straight landslide defeat to right-wing Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi in national elections. “Accountability is critical for... -
After surprise Trump-Kim meeting, U.S. and North Korea to reopen talks
Jun 30, 2019U.S. President Donald Trump became the first sitting U.S. president to set foot in North Korea on Sunday when he met its leader, Kim Jong Un, in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) between the two Koreas and... -
Bangladesh’ first iron ore mine discovered in Hakimpur upazila of Dinajpur
Jun 18, 2019Geological Survey of Bangladesh (GSB) today announced they discovered the country’s first magnetic mine or iron ore at Hakimpur upazila of Dinajpur, reports BSS. “A 400-foot thick iron layer has been discovered at a depth of... -
Ousted ex-Egyptian president Mursi dies after court hearing
Jun 17, 2019Ousted former Egyptian Islamist president Mohamed Mursi died on Monday after he fainted in court following a hearing, state television reported. Mursi, a top figure in the Muslim Brotherhood who was the first democratically elected president... -
Bangladesh will celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr tomorrow
Jun 4, 2019The Eid-ul-Fitr, the largest religious festival of Muslims, will be celebrated in the country on Wednesday as the Shawwal moon has been sighted in Bangladesh sky on Tuesday. Bangladesh will celebrate the Eid-ul-Fitr on Wednesday, the... -
11 people were killed and six others injured in mass shooting in Virginia Beach
Jun 1, 2019A disgruntled city employee opened fire at a municipal building in Virginia Beach on Friday, killing 11 people before police fatally shot him, authorities said. Six other was wounding in the shooting, including an officer whose... -
Imelda Marcos’ jewelry to go on for sale after approval from Philippine president
May 30, 2019The jewelry of previous Philippine first lady Imelda Marcos, renowned for her indulgent spending and tremendous shoe collection, will go for sale with the returns going to profit the Philippine Peoples, the president’s representative said on... -
Indian President appoints Narendra Modi as Prime Minister
May 26, 2019President of India Ram Nath Kovind has appointed Narendra Modi as Prime Minister after the landslide victory of BJP- led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the recently concluded India’s national election. Modi was appointed as the... -
U.S., Japan, India and Philippines challenge Beijing with naval drills in the South China Sea
May 9, 2019In fresh show of naval force in the contested South China Sea, a U.S. guided missile destroyer conducted drills with a Japanese aircraft carrier, two Indian naval ships and a Philippine patrol vessel in the waterway... -
Meghan Markle gives birth to new royal baby boy
May 6, 2019The Duchess of Sussex has given birth to a boy, the Duke of Sussex has announced. Prince Harry said they were “absolutely thrilled” and thanked the public for their support during the pregnancy. He said Meghan...
