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July 23, 2023 11:31 AM

Bangladesh: Bus plunged into pond, 17 killed

In Bangladesh, at least 17 people including seven children and five women were killed and 35 others injured on Saturday as a bus plunged into the roadside pond. The Barishal bound bus carrying 70 passengers fell into the pond at Chhatrakanada in Jhalakathi District on the Khulna-Barishal highway, sa...

July 22, 2023 7:49 PM

Thousands of Israelis march into Jerusalem against judicial reforms plan

Thousands of Israelis marched into Jerusalem on Saturday against judicial reforms plan, as pressure mounts on the government to scrap a bill that would curtail the Supreme Court's powers. Protesters plan to rally outside parliament ahead of a Sunday debate. Lawmakers are expected to vote on a b...

July 22, 2023 7:30 PM

Algeria applies to Join BRICS Bank

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on Saturday said that the country has applied to join the BRICS group and submitted a request to become a shareholder member of the BRICS Bank.   The North African country is rich in oil and gas resources and seeking to diversify its economy.  ...

July 22, 2023 7:23 PM

Nepal: Three killed in road mishap in Itahari

Three people were killed when an overspeeding motorcycle and a pickup van with an Indian number plate collided with each other at Itahari of Sunsari district of Koshi Pradesh along the East-West Highway on Saturday. There were four people riding on the bike.   Injured in the accident were r...

July 22, 2023 6:01 PM

Greece braces for more intense heat this weekend

Greece is bracing for more intense heat this weekend, with meteorologists warning that temperatures could climb as high as 45 degree.   The Hellenic National Meteorological Service (HNMS) warns that central and eastern regions of the country are likely to see temperatures reaching 44 degree...

July 22, 2023 5:33 PM

Myanmar junta kills 14 in Sagaing Massacre

Myanmar junta troops killed 11 civilians and three resistance fighters in Yinmabin Township, Sagaing Region, on Friday, according to a media report. Troops stationed in Yinmabin town raided Sone Chaung village before dawn on Saturday, beheaded three Bo Tun Tauk People’s Defense Force members, ...

July 22, 2023 4:19 PM

Bangladesh is facing unprecedented economic challenges in election year

In Bangladesh, Foreign exchange reserves have been continuously declining in recent months while inflation is rising rapidly. According to Bangladesh Bank Data, forex reserves reduced to 23.56 US billion dollar in mid July from 46.15 US billion Dollar in December 2021 While infla...

July 22, 2023 2:01 PM

Admiral Lisa Franchetti becomes first woman to lead US Navy

Admiral Lisa Franchetti has become first woman in history to serve as the Chief of Naval Operations and member of Joint Chiefs of Staff. Franchetti, who is currently serving as the vice chief of naval operations, was commissioned in 1985 and has served as the commander of US Naval Forces Korea. She ...

July 22, 2023 11:05 AM

North Korea fires cruise missiles into Yellow Sea

North Korea on Saturday fired several cruise missiles into the Yellow Sea, situated between China and the Korean peninsula, confirmed South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff. The fresh launches have come just three days after North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea, w...

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