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Steel millers oppose further power tariff hike amid 'rising costs'

Dhaka, May 19 -- Claiming that Bangladesh's steel sector is now in the intensive care unit (ICU)), industry leaders on Tuesday strongly demanded that the government refrain from raising electricity ta... Read More


UN calls for 'no constraint' on Strait of Hormuz access amid Iran's new maritime authority

New York, May 19 -- The United Nations (UN) emphasised the importance of maintaining free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, following reports that Iran on Monday announced the launch of a new r... Read More


Hasina says return depends on restoration of democracy, political rights in Bangladesh: report

Dhaka, May 19 -- Former prime minister Sheikh Hasina has said she will return to the country "very soon", linking her comeback to what she described as the restoration of a democratic environment and ... Read More


Thailand shortens visa-free stay for visitors from over 90 countries

Hanoi, May 19 -- The Thai government has decided to shorten visa-free stay durations for visitors from over 90 countries and territories as part of efforts to address a surge in foreign-related crime.... Read More


FTSE 100 Moderately Higher On Middle East Peace Deal Hopes

India, May 19 -- UK stock market's benchmark index FTSE 100 moved higher Tuesday morning, extending gains from the previous session, amid optimism about U.S. and Iran striking a peace deal. Hopes abou... Read More


Secretary-General of ASEAN Pays Courtesy Call on the President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste

Jakarta, May 19 -- Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today paid a courtesy call on H.E. Jose Manuel Ramos-Horta, President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, at the Presidential P... Read More


Viet Nam stands ready to join India's global initiatives: To Lam

Hanoi, May 19 -- The Vietnamese leader made the above statement during his reception for Indian Minister of Defense Rajnath Singh in Ha Noi on Tuesday. To spoke highly of India's contributions to pea... Read More


Gusty winds, rain forecast in eight regions

Dhaka, May 19 -- The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast temporary gusty or stormy winds, accompanied by rain or thundershowers in eight regions of the country. The river ports in... Read More


The invisible architecture of AI warfare: Beyond drones and into the age of autonomous conflict - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, May 19 -- The modern image of war is increasingly dominated by drones. Small drones. Large drones. Surveillance drones. Naval drones. Underwater drones. Loitering munitions. Swarm dron... Read More


Delhi Metro deploys extra trains for 'Metro Monday'

India, May 19 -- With Delhi Metro introducing six extra trains and 24 additional trips to handle rising commuter demand, the Delhi Government's "Metro Monday" initiative received a strong response on ... Read More