International

July 4, 2023 6:51 PM

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5 people killed & two children injured in Philadelphia shooting

In the US, five people were killed and two children wounded after a man wearing a bullet-proof vest opened fire in the city of Philadelphia. The suspected attacker, a 40-year-old man who is now in custody, was carrying an AR-15-style rifle, a handgun, a police scanner and ammunition. With no known c...

July 4, 2023 11:52 AM

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US condemns vandalism, attempted arson against Indian Consulate in San Francisco

The US has strongly condemned vandalism and attempted arson against the Indian Consulate in San Francisco, terming the violence a criminal offense. In a tweet, spokesperson for the US State Department, Matthew Miller said that attacking a diplomatic facility in the US was a criminal offence. The Ind...

July 4, 2023 8:29 AM

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Bangladesh Taka seen biggest devaluation against the US dollar on Monday

The Central Bank of Bangladesh raised the US Dollar selling rate at interbank level by Taka 2.85 from its foreign exchange reserves. Earlier it was Taka 106 per USD and now the new rate is Taka 108.85. Bangladesh Bank's this move is a step further to implement a unified and market-driven exchan...

July 3, 2023 9:26 PM

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France: Situation improves after 5 days of violent protests

In France, the situation appears to be improving, after five days of violent protests. The violence  erupted after the shooting of a teenager during a police traffic stop. French Interior Ministry said, more than 150 people were arrested on Sunday night, compared with more than 700 the night be...