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Tarique Rahman Steps Into Spotlight After BNP Election Sweep
Long overshadowed by his parents and born into one of Bangladesh’s most influential political dynasties, BNP leader Tarique Rahman has now emerged as the central figure in the country’s shifting political landscape.
At 60,…
BNP Secures Two-Thirds Majority in Bangladesh Elections
DHAKA: The Bangladesh National Party (BNP) won a decisive two-thirds majority in Friday’s general elections, a result widely seen as a turning point for stability after months of political turmoil and deadly unrest that followed the removal…
Trump Claims 10 Fighter Jets Shot Down in Pakistan-India Conflict
Former US president Donald Trump has asserted that up to 10 fighter jets were shot down during the recent conflict between Pakistan and India — a figure that doubles his initial estimate — while claiming that his tariff strategy helped…
PAF conducts Exercise Golden Eagle to validate combat readiness
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has successfully conducted Exercise Golden Eagle in the Southern Air Command’s area of responsibility, according to the military’s media affairs wing on Tuesday.
In a…
Iran’s Top Security Official Meets Omani Sultan Amid US-Iran Talks
Muscat: Iran’s top security official, Ali Larijani, met Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman on Tuesday to discuss developments in the resumed Iranian-American negotiations, days after the first round of talks between officials from Washington…
JI Chief Emerges as Strong Contender Ahead of Bangladesh Elections
Dhaka: Shafiqur Rahman, 67, the chief of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), has emerged as a significant contender in Bangladesh’s general election scheduled for Thursday. His political rise comes in the wake of the 2024 Gen Z-led uprising…
PM Shehbaz likely to attend US-led Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ summit on Feb 19
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to attend the first leaders’ meeting of the US-initiated Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ in Washington on February 19, sources familiar with the matter said.
The development comes after an invitation was…
HWPL launches Middle East peace body in Iraq
ERBIL: International peace organization HWPL convened a hybrid meeting in Erbil, Iraq, bringing together civil society leaders, religious figures and academics, and formally announced the launch of the Middle East Peace…
US eases sanctions as Venezuela opens oil sector to private investment
CARACAS: The United States on Thursday eased sanctions on Venezuela’s oil industry, allowing US energy firms greater freedom to operate after the South American country lifted state controls over its oil sector.
The move came within an…
Bangladesh approves shooting team’s India tour despite cricket World Cup pullout
WEB DESK: Bangladesh has approved its national shooting team’s tour to New Delhi for next month’s Asian Shooting Championships, days after the country’s cricket team refused to play in India over security concerns, a decision…