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Nigeria and the Boko Haram Conundrum: A Deeper Understanding of the Crisis

Nigeria, April 1 -- For over a decade, Boko Haram has defied Nigeria's military campaigns, outlived shifting strategies, and adapted to successive waves of state response. The persistence of the insur... Read More


Russia open to oil sales to Pertamina amid Strait of Hormuz tensions

Jakarta, April 1 -- Russian Ambassador to Indonesia Sergei Tolchenov said Moscow is open to Indonesia's state-owned oil company Pertamina purchasing Russian oil as global prices rise following the clo... Read More


Bangladesh to review 'tax evasion' by major companies

Dhaka, April 1 -- The Bangladesh government is reviewing alleged tax evasion by major companies as it attempts to raise revenue amid the "three-sided challenge" of economic recovery amid various crise... Read More


"Important update": White House says Trump to address nation on Iran

Washington, April 1 -- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced on Wednesday that President Trump is scheduled to deliver a televised address regarding the continuing hostilities with Ir... Read More


Ho Chi Minh City's industrial parks draw over 772 million USD in Q1

Ho Chi Minh City, April 1 -- Industrial parks and export processing zones in Ho Chi Minh City secured 772.14 million USD in investment in the first quarter of 2026, including both newly registered and... Read More


Trump says US could end Iran conflict in 2-3 weeks, deal not required

Dhaka, April 1 -- President Donald Trump has indicated that the United States could stop its military operations against Iran within two to three weeks, stressing that a deal with Tehran is not necess... Read More


"15 to 20 years to rebuild": Trump claims Iran's military "decimated" as US eyes end to war in weeks

Washington, April 1 -- President Donald Trump has asserted that it will take "15 to 20 years" for Iran to recover from the extensive US-Israeli military strikes, claiming the operation has effectively... Read More


"Hopefully, he's looking for an off-ramp": Pope Leo XIV urges Trump to end conflict with Iran

Castel Gandolfo, April 1 -- Pope Leo XIV has called on US President Donald Trump to identify an "off-ramp" to terminate the US-Israel conflict with Iran, marking a rare and direct plea from the pontif... Read More


Govt accords highest priority to repatriation of Rohingyas to Myanmar: Shama Obaed

, April 1 -- Recalling the visit of the UN Secretary General in 2025, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam on Tuesday reiterated that the new government accords the highest priority to... Read More


Is the Artemis II launch today? Time and how to watch live

India, April 1 -- Four astronauts are set to take part in a 685,000-mile historic journey to the moon. The Artemis II rocket launch is scheduled for Wednesday evening, April 1. It will mark the first ... Read More