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Samanta Shermeen resigns from NCP over Jamaat alliance, lack of internal democracy

Dhaka, Nov. 5 -- National Citizen Party (NCP) Joint Convener Samanta Shermeen has resigned from the party, citing its alliance with Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, "deviation" from its founding principles... Read More


US stocks tumble as Nasdaq, Dow, S&P 500 fall; chip stocks and AI data centre shares plunge

India, Nov. 5 -- US stocks fell sharply on Thursday, with technology and semiconductor shares leading the losses. The Nasdaq was on track to enter correction territory as investors sold shares of chip... Read More


Russia, Ukraine trade airstrikes as Brussels talks resume

India, Nov. 5 -- Russia and Ukraine traded damaging overnight airstrikes on Thursday as talks were set to resume in Brussels to discuss post-war reconstruction of Ukraine and security guarantees after... Read More


Trump faces mounting political pressure over Iran war following Republican midterm defeatPublished on: November 5, 2026 9:53 AM

Pakistan, Nov. 5 -- US President Donald Trump faces growing political pressure to reconsider his administration's foreign policy after Republican suffered major midterm losses. Following sweeping Demo... Read More


Trai proposes framework for satellite-to-phone services

New Delhi, Nov. 5 -- The telecom regulator has proposed a framework that could allow smartphones to connect directly to satellites, extending connectivity to areas beyond the reach of mobile networks.... Read More


Criticise government, but don't incite violence, Akume tells writers

Nigeria, Nov. 5 -- The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, has urged Nigerian writers to continue scrutinising those in authority without using their influence to promote viol... Read More


Jaishankar urges Commonwealth partners to de-risk, diversify

India, Nov. 5 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has urged Commonwealth partners to "de-risk and diversify", emphasising the need to enhance local distribution among member nations. Jaishankar... Read More


PM arrives in Mongla to attend programmes in Bagerhat, Khulna

Mongla, Nov. 5 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman arrived in Mongla on Thursday morning to attend two programmes at Mongla Port as part of his daylong visit to Bagerhat and Khulna. A helicopter carryin... Read More


eMudhra Q2 income surges 19.6% to Rs 209.3 crore

New Delhi, Nov. 5 -- Digital trust and cybersecurity solutions provider eMudhra Ltd reported a 19.6 per cent year-on-year increase in total income to Rs 209.3 crore in the second quarter ended Septemb... Read More


French unions unite for nationwide strikes, piling more pressure on Macron's Govt

India, Nov. 5 -- French trade unions are joining forces on Thursday for nationwide strikes and demonstrations for higher wages and in support of the high school protest movement, piling new pressure o... Read More