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September 20, 2025 8:16 PM September 20, 2025 8:16 PM

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Bangladesh Faces Remittance Slowdown from Middle East, Raising Economic Concerns

Bangladesh, which depends heavily on remittances from the Middle East, is slowly losing its footing there, raising worries about falling inflows and bigger risks ahead. After the fall of the Hasina government in 2024, remittance inflows initially surged to record highs, but recent trends show the fl...

September 20, 2025 8:11 PM September 20, 2025 8:11 PM

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Polish, Allied Aircraft Deployed to Secure Airspace Amid Russia Strikes Near Border

Polish Armed Forces Operational Command said that Polish and allied aircraft were deployed this morning to safeguard Poland's airspace during Russia's strikes on Ukrainian targets near the Polish border. It said, On-duty fighter pairs have been scrambled, and air defence and radar systems have been ...

September 20, 2025 7:58 PM September 20, 2025 7:58 PM

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Implications of US H1B Visa Restrictions Being Studied: MEA

Ministry of External Affairs has said that the full implications of the measure related to the proposed restrictions on the US H1B visa program are being studied by all concerned, including Indian Industry. In a statement, the External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, has said that in...

September 20, 2025 7:31 PM September 20, 2025 7:31 PM

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Cyber Attack Disrupts Operations at Major European Airports

A cyber attack targeting a service provider for electronic check-in and boarding systems has disrupted operations at several major European airports including London's Heathrow, Brussels and Berlin.   The operators said, the cyber attack has caused flight delays and cancellations. According to Bruss...

September 20, 2025 5:46 PM September 20, 2025 5:46 PM

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European Commission Presents 19th Sanctions Package Against Russia

The European Commission has presented its 19th package of sanctions against Russia for approval by the European Union (EU) member states, following a one-week delay prompted by pressure from the United States for tougher measures. Speaking at a press conference in Brussels yesterday, European Commis...

September 20, 2025 1:44 PM September 20, 2025 1:44 PM

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Russia expresses regret over UN failure to stop Gaza war

Russia's Foreign Ministry has expressed regret over the United Nations Security Council's inability to end the violence and humanitarian suffering in the Gaza Strip due to repeated vetoes by the United States.   The Ministry in a statement yesterday, said that the Security Council's inability to sto...

September 20, 2025 1:33 PM September 20, 2025 1:33 PM

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Ukraine strikes oil refineries in Russia’s Saratov and Samara 

Ukrainian drones reportedly struck Russia's oil refineries in Saratov and Samara provinces today. The attack comes as Kyiv continues to escalate its campaign against Russian oil and gas infrastructure, a key source of Moscow's revenues helping to fuel its all-out invasion of Ukraine.   According to ...

September 20, 2025 11:30 AM September 20, 2025 11:30 AM

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Indian Association of Bangladesh Organises Dandiya and Garba Raas in Dhaka

The Indian Association of Bangladesh(IABD) on Friday organised a colourful evening of Dandiya and Garba Raas in Dhaka, celebrating the rich cultural heritage of India on the occasion of the onset of Navaratri.   The event witnessed participation from members of the Indian community, friends from Ban...

September 20, 2025 9:56 AM September 20, 2025 9:56 AM

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Estonia says Russian fighter jets violated its airspace

Estonia has said Russia violated its airspace with the incursion of three supersonic fighter jets. Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna has said that three MiG-31s entered Estonian airspace over the Gulf of Finland in the north for a total of 12 minutes yesterday.   The Foreign Minister added that h...