Politics, World News

Russia, Ukraine exchange prisoners due to UAE mediation efforts

Russia frees 103 Ukrainian prisoners while Ukraine releases same numbers of 103 Russian prisoners in return

Saudi Arabia, other Muslim nations condemn plans for Jewish site at Al-Aqsa mosque

Jordan, which oversees the mosque, labeled the Israeli minister’s comments as a breach of international law and unacceptable provocation

Indian PM Modi uses Pakistan’s airspace on return from Poland to homeland

Sources Modi’s plane flew through Pakistan’s airspace for approximately 45 minutes while en-route to India

Blinken urges for Gaza Ceasefire, Warns of Last Chance for Peace

The Secretary of State underscores the importance of preventing any escalations or provocations that could derail the peace efforts or intensify the conflict in the region

Thailand elects Paetongtarn Shinawatra as new PM

Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the youngest daughter of business tycoon Thaksin Shinawatra, has been nominated by the Pheu Thai Party

Thai court removes PM Srettha Thavisin for gross ethics violation

Real estate tycoon Srettha becomes the fourth Thai premier in 16 years to be removed in verdicts by the same court after its judges ruled 5-4 in favour of dismissing him for failing to perform his duty with integrity

Over 100 Palestinians martyred in Israeli strike during prayer in Gaza

Arab media report that over 250 Palestinians were observing Fajr prayers at a school located in a refugee camp in the al-Daraj area of northern Gaza when the Israeli forces launched their attack

Sheikh Hasina’s son claims his mother to return Bangladesh soon

In an interview to an Indian news outlet Saqib Wajid, son of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajid, makes this revelation

British police all set to deal with anti-Muslim, anti-migrant riots

Far-Right groups plan to target asylum centers and immigration law firms across the United Kingdom

Nobel Laurate Dr. Muhammad Yunus appointed as head of Bangladesh’s interim govt

Decision has been made after a discussion between President Shahabuddin and coordinators of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement

Nahid Islam: Student who led movement against Hasina’s govt in Bangladesh

Movement which continued month long raises questions about its leadership that did not give up despite many obstacles

US cancels Hasina Wazed’s visa, UK declines to grant her political asylum

Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar confirms Sheikh Hasina's presence in India

Protesters storm PM’s residence in Bangladesh

A viral video circulating on social media showed the protesters entering the Prime Minister’s official residence and enjoying the food present there.

Iran arrests several officials to probe Haniyeh’s assassination

Media report that intelligence, military officials as well as employees from Haniyeh’s guesthouse have also been taken into custody for the investigation purposes

Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh buried with grace in Qatar

Haniyeh’s successor emphasized that Haniyeh's death would only strengthen the group's resolve against Israel.

Gaza at War: Israeli military claims Hamas Commander Mohammad Deif killed in airstrike

The attack targeted tents in al-Mawasi, southern Gaza, which were housing displaced individuals and resulted in over 90 deaths

Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Tehran

The Iranian security officials and Hamas have confirmed the martyrdom of Ismail Haniyeh, saying that he has been targeted by the Jewish agents.

Biden endorses Kamala Harris as candidate for US presidential elections

Biden’s decision to withdraw as the Democratic Party’s nominee for president has opened the field for other contenders to vie for the party's nomination in November.

Dubai’s Shaikha Mahra announces divorce from Sheikh Mana on Instagram

Shaikha Mahra, daughter of the UAE’s Vice President, Prime Minister, and the Ruler of Dubai, is a prominent advocate for women’s empowerment and supports local designers in the UAE.

At least nine Palestinians martyred in Israeli attacks

Residents reported that Israeli tanks shelled eastern areas of the Al-Bureij and Al-Maghazi camps

Rwanda's Kagame wins fourth term with 99 percent of vote

Rwandan President Paul Kagame was gearing up Tuesday for a fourth term after winning a thundering 99.15 percent of votes according to partial results from an election where only two challengers were allowed to run against him

Romania to cull nearly 500 bears after tragic death of 19-year old hiker

A bear attacked and killed 19-year old Maria Diana when she was hiking along with her boyfriend.

Rwanda's Kagame cruises to crushing election victory

Rwanda's President Paul Kagame scored a crushing election victory that will extend his iron-fisted rule by another five years, according to partial results issued Monday

Elon Musk funds Trump's election campaign

The latest reports say that Musk, known for his critical stance against President Joe Biden, has decided to support Trump's bid to regain the White House.