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Russia strikes Ukraine overnight with drones and missile

Dhaka, Aug. 17 -- Russia launched 85 attack drones and a ballistic missile at Ukraine overnight, Kyiv said Saturday, hours after Russian leader Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump held their ... Read More


Trump: Xi assures China won't invade Taiwan during my presidency

Dhaka, Aug. 17 -- U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that Chinese President Xi Jinping told him China would not invade Taiwan while Trump is in office. "I will tell you, you know, you have a ... Read More


S.Africa's military chief faces criticism for supporting Iran

Dhaka, Aug. 17 -- South African Army Chief General Rudzani Maphwanya is facing backlash in his home country following the release of alleged comments he made during an official visit to Iran, which an... Read More


UK to prosecute 60+ supporters of banned pro-Palestine group

Dhaka, Aug. 17 -- At least 60 people will be prosecuted for "showing support" for the recently proscribed Palestine Action group, in addition to three already charged, London's Metropolitan Police sai... Read More


Guinea Bissau expels Portuguese media outlets

Dhaka, Aug. 17 -- The government of Guinea-Bissau said it was expelling two major Portuguese news agencies from the country Friday in a move swiftly condemned by Lisbon. The Portuguese-speaking west ... Read More


Democrats aim to boost California US House seats

Dhaka, Aug. 17 -- In a display of cutthroat yet calculated politics, Democrats unveiled a proposal Friday that could give California's dominant political party an additional five U.S. House seats in a... Read More


Meta under investigation for AI chats with kids

Dhaka, Aug. 17 -- A US senator on Friday announced an investigation into whether Meta AI chatbots were allowed to engage in potentially harmful online exchanges with children. Republican Senator Josh... Read More


One new COVID-19 case reported in 24 hours

Dhaka, Aug. 17 -- The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) on Saturday confirmed one new Covid-19 infections in the country over a 24-hour period from 8 am Friday to 8 am Saturday. A total o... Read More


Dhaka's air quality 'moderate' range

Dhaka, Aug. 17 -- Dhaka's air quality continued to be in the 'moderate' zone yesterday morning. With an air quality index (AQI) score of 80 at 9:16 am, Dhaka ranked 14th on the list of cities worldwi... Read More


202 more dengue cases reported in 24 hours

Dhaka, Aug. 17 -- A total of 202 new dengue patients were admitted to hospitals across the country in the past 24 hours, according to a press release issued today by the Health Emergency Operation Cen... Read More