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"Inclusive politics vital for Bangladesh's stability," says Jatiyo Party chairman GM Quader

Dhaka, May 12 -- Bangladesh's Jatiyo Party Chairman GM Quader, on Tuesday, called for an inclusive political environment in the country, noting that it is vital for the country's stability and noting ... Read More


US Stock Market Today [12 May, 2026]: Dow Dips, Nasdaq & S&P 500 Edge Higher as Tech Rally, Oil Surges $103 on US-Iran Deal; Gold & Silver Hit, Bitcoin Retreats $81k | What Investors Should Watch

India, May 12 -- Wall Street pulled back sharply on Tuesday as investors reacted to hotter than expected inflation data, rising geopolitical tensions between the United States-Iran and renewed weaknes... Read More


PNG demand rises across Odisha cities amid LPG supply concerns

Bhubaneswar, May 12 -- Amid growing concerns over LPG supply due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the demand for Pipe Natural Gas (PNG) connections is rapidly increasing in Odisha's urban a... Read More


White House confirms First Lady Melania Trump not travelling to China with US President

India, May 12 -- By Reena Bhardwaj Washington DC [US], May 13 (ANI): First Lady Melania Trump will not be accompanying US President Donald Trump to China during this visit, as per the White House. T... Read More


US President Donald Trump departs for China; Trade key agenda, likely to discuss Iran with Xi Jinping

Maryland, May 12 -- US President Donald Trump departed for his high-stakes three-day visit to China on Tuesday (local time). The much-anticipated meeting between Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi... Read More


Russia and Ukraine trade blame for continued fighting as US-brokered ceasefire nears its end

New Delhi, May 12 -- A U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine was due to expire Monday with both sides accusing each other of breaching the 72-hour arrangement, as American and European of... Read More


Borno defends Quran oath as security guarantee for reintegrated 'repentant' terrorists

Nigeria, May 12 -- The Borno State Government has defended its use of a religious oath sworn on the Quran as a major deterrent against recidivism by former Boko Haram members reintegrated into society... Read More


Reading the tea leaves on the Xi-Trump meet

India, May 12 -- US President Donald Trump will arrive in Beijing on May 14 for a two-day meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping - the first visit by a sitting US president in nearly a decade. The ... Read More


Pension scheme hits a wall: Only 5,000 new subscribers in 20 months

Dhaka, May 12 -- The Universal Pension Scheme has seen a dramatic collapse in momentum following the fall of the Awami League government, with new registrations effectively drying up over the last 20 ... Read More


Iran war has cost $29 billion so far, senior Pentagon official says

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- The US war against Iran has cost $29 billion so far - an estimate that was higher than the $25 billion figure senior Pentagon officials provided to Congress two weeks ago. "So, a... Read More