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August 1, 2023 7:20 PM

France to evacuate citizens from Niger after embassy attack

France is preparing to evacuate its citizens from the West African nation of Niger because of anti-French sentiment following last week's coup. It has said, it will also help other European nationals to leave. The coup prompted demonstrations against the former colonial power, with the French e...

August 1, 2023 7:08 PM

Bouddh Sangha, Indian High Commission celebrate Ashadi Purnima in Bangladesh

High Commission of India in Bangladesh and Bangladesh Bouddha Kristi Prachar Sangha today celebrated Ashadi Purnima in Dhaka On the occasion, High Commissioner Pranay Verma inaugurated a exhibition on Buddhism and teachings of Lord Buddha. In his remarks, the High Commissioner highlighted ...

August 1, 2023 7:02 PM

Myanmar Junta partially Pardons Aung San Suu Kyi

Champion of Myanmar's Democracy Aung San Suu Kyi has been pardoned today in five of 19 charges brought against her by the military Junt after coup in 2021. The amnesty marking an important Buddhist religious day—Dhamma Cakka Day, will reduced her 33 years jail term by six years. The...

August 1, 2023 5:57 PM

Aung San Suu Kyi pardoned on 5 charges by Myanmar’s military govt

Former Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been pardoned in five of 19 charges brought against her by the military. The pardon, part of a seasonal amnesty, will reduce her 33-year jail sentence by six years. Former President Win Myint, who was ousted along with Ms Suu Kyi, also received a reduced ja...

August 1, 2023 5:54 PM

UNESCO says Venice should be added to heritage danger list

The UN's cultural agency has said, the iconic Italian city, Venice should be added to a list of world heritage sites in danger. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in its report said, the city is at risk of irreversible damage from overwhelming tourism,...

August 1, 2023 5:17 PM

20 killed, 19 missing after heavy rain in China

At least 20 people were killed and 19 are missing after heavy rains lashed Beijing and surrounding provinces in China. State media said, heavy downpours submerged roads in Beijing and deluged neighbourhoods with mud. This comes as Storm Doksuri, a former super typhoon, swept northwards over China af...

August 1, 2023 2:23 PM

US imposes sanctions on 20 individuals and 29 companies in Maldives

The United States has imposed sanctions on 20 individuals and 29 companies for providing financial support to the operations of ISIS and al-Qaeda terrorist groups in the Maldives. State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller said the aim of these designations is to deter and disrupt financial and ot...

August 1, 2023 8:18 AM

Russian ballistic missiles slam in President Volodymyr Zelensky's hometown

Russian ballistic missiles slammed into an apartment complex and a university building in President Volodymyr Zelensky's hometown yesterday, killing six people and wounding 75 others as the blasts trapped residents beneath rubble. Ukrainian officials said, rescuers work on a nine-storey residen...

August 1, 2023 8:17 AM

Islamic State group claims responsibility for Bajaur suicide blast in Pakistan

Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the Bajaur suicide blast in Pakistan that killed 54 people, including 23 children. The bombing targeted an election rally in Pakistan's border district of Bajaur on Sunday in which nearly 200 people were wounded. A suicide attacker from the Isl...

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