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Austria plans social media ban for children under 14

Dhaka, March 27 -- Austria's conservative-led, three-party government plans to introduce a ban on social media use for children under 14, it said on Friday. Cabinet members from the three ruling part... Read More


More than 1,900 dead in Iran since start of US-Israel strikes, IFRC says

Dhaka, March 27 -- More than 1,900 people have been killed and at least 20,000 injured in Iran since the start of US and Israeli attacks, said Maria Martinez of the International Federation of Red Cro... Read More


Colbert to co‑write new 'Lord of the Rings' film after late-night show ends

Dhaka, March 27 -- Stephen Colbert is heading to Middle‑earth. The comedian announced in a video posted Tuesday that following the end of his 11‑year run as host of CBS's "The Late Show" ... Read More


Vintage Kohli, teenager Sooryavanshi headline new IPL season

Dhaka, March 27 -- The 19th edition of the Indian Premier League gets underway in Bengaluru on Saturday, a touch lighter on overseas firepower but buoyed by a confirmation of its robust financial heal... Read More


Iran says it is receptive to any request from Spain, alluding to Hormuz transit

Dhaka, March 27 -- The Iranian embassy in Spain said on Thursday that Iran would be receptive to any request from Madrid related to the Strait of Hormuz because Spain respects international law, in wh... Read More


Asian Cup draw postponed as Middle East conflict continues

Dhaka, March 26 -- The draw for January's Asian Cup finals, which was due to be held in Riyadh on Apr 11, has been postponed, the Asian Football Confederation announced on Thursday. Officials have re... Read More


Brewers in India warn of shortages as Iran war hits glass bottle, can makers

Dhaka, March 25 -- Global brewers operating in India are warning of price increases and supply disruptions as a shortage of gas due to the Iran war drives up the cost of glass bottles and shipping del... Read More


Lamborghinis stranded in Sri Lanka as war disrupts Asia's used-car trade

Dhaka, March 25 -- The US and Israeli strikes on Iran last month plunged the Middle East into crisis, disrupted global shipping routes and spawned a series of headaches for Umar Ali Hyder Ali's used-c... Read More


New Zealand players willing to play World Cup opener against Iran outside US

Dhaka, March 25 -- New Zealand football players have said they would be willing to play Iran outside the United States in their opening match at the 2026 World Cup, as uncertainty persists over the fi... Read More


Meta ordered to pay $375 million in New Mexico trial over child exploitation, user safety claims

Dhaka, March 25 -- A New Mexico jury on Tuesday found Meta Platforms violated state law in a lawsuit brought by the state attorney general, who accused the company of misleading users about the safety... Read More