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The decision marks a significant tightening of visa conditions for Bangladeshi applicants and places them among a small group of nationalities facing additional financial scrutiny due to past patterns of overstays and immigration violations.
Moscow for years tried to balance relations with all major players in the Middle East -- including Israel and the Palestinians.
In a mapping of potential flashpoints in big power rivalry, Greenland will occupy an important position. But the US approach only serves to weaken its protective shield
Starmer said he spoke with Trump on Sunday and explained that the deployed forces were “clearly there to assess and work on risk from the Russians,” expressing hope that there was now “real clarity” on the issue.
The Virginia arrests come amid a series of recent cases involving Indian nationals and organised crime in the United States.
New research shows Beijing committed more than $200 billion to overseas energy, infrastructure and resource projects last year as it moved to secure supply chains and expand its global economic reach.
Two decades after the gonzo journalist’s death was ruled a suicide, his widow’s concerns have led authorities to take another look, reopening old family rifts and unresolved questions.
Births fell again last year as economic pressure, social change and ageing offset government efforts to encourage families.
Retreating sea ice is opening routes and exposing resources in the far north, increasing Greenland’s strategic importance.
Falling home prices and weak consumer spending are offset by strong exports, keeping growth near official targets.
The figures, shared by Chief Adviser Mohammad Yunus, claim that most incidents involving minorities in 2025 were ordinary crimes rather than religiously motivated attacks.
The snap vote is also expected to centre on economic pressures, with rising prices emerging as the biggest concern for Japanese voters.
US military movements, including multiple C-17 deployments, fighter jet transfers and carrier strike group activity, are fuelling speculation of a possible American strike on Iran amid rising regional tensions.
According to officials, a high-speed train travelling from Malaga to Madrid derailed and crossed onto another track, where it collided with an oncoming train in southern Spain.
The founding document of the US-backed body gives Donald Trump a continuing leadership role even after he leaves the White House, prompting questions about oversight and governance.
The country’s competition authority is examining whether sales prompts in Call of Duty: Mobile and Diablo Immortal comply with consumer protection rules.
Footage released this week documents opposition leader María Corina Machado’s departure from Venezuela in December after months spent in hiding.
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A currency can be expensive to buy yet matter very little globally, while another with a lower exchange rate can quietly run the world’s financial system.
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US President Trump escalates his bid for Greenland, prompting EU retaliatory measures and NATO Arctic deployments to protect the island’s strategic and economic interests.
The visit is taking place amid heightened tensions in West Asia, including strained Iran-US relations, continued instability in Gaza, and the unresolved conflict in Yemen involving Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
According to US officials, this phase includes establishing a new Palestinian committee in Gaza, deploying an international security force, disarming Hamas and coordinating large-scale reconstruction.
This year's Budget narrative shifts from headline allocations to the critical challenge of translating record order backlogs into tangible, profitable deliveries, making execution the true test for both national security and investor returns
Trump ramps up push for Greenland, threatens EU with sweeping tariffs over Russian security concerns.
China’s population crisis deepened in 2025 as births fell to a historic low, highlighting the limits of Beijing’s efforts to boost fertility through subsidies and policy reforms.
US has threatened military allies with tariffs, a new low. Tariffs have now become an all-purpose weapon, shattering the pillar of predictability which drove growth in global trade. It’s still not too late to step back
Trump’s Greenland push has triggered a major US–EU trade standoff, with Europe weighing its powerful “trade bazooka” and €93 billion in retaliatory tariffs.
Raging wildfires in southern Chile have killed at least 18 people, destroyed 250 homes, and forced 20,000 residents to evacuate as authorities battle extreme heat and fast-spreading fires.
Trump vowed on Saturday to implement a wave of increasing tariffs from February 1 on EU members
US President Donald Trump invites India and other nations to join the new “Board of Peace” for Gaza, aiming to oversee post-war reconstruction and lasting regional stability.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned that any attack on Supreme Leader Khamenei would trigger “all-out war” as nationwide protests leave over 5,000 dead amid US-Iran tensions.
Gold and silver both jumped to all-time highs, while oil slipped on concerns about what an all-out trade war between the US and Europe could mean for global growth and demand
At least 21 people were killed and dozens injured after a high-speed Iryo train derailed and slammed into a Renfe service in southern Spain’s Cordoba province, triggering a major rescue operation.
Exiled Iranian opposition leader Reza Pahlavi vows, “I will return to Iran,” claiming people want him to lead protests.
Republican lawmakers are pushing back against President Trump’s Greenland plans, raising concerns over NATO, tariffs, and military action, while exploring legislation and diplomacy to prevent conflict and safeguard alliances.
A viral video shows Jamaat candidate Khairul Kabir Niyogi’s nephew threatening BNP supporters in Netrokona ahead of Bangladesh elections. He later apologised, while police launched an investigation into the incident.
US President Donald Trump’s Greenland tariff threat is set to dominate discussions at Davos, with WEF chief Borge Brende highlighting tough talks, Europe’s delicate position, AI growth, and shifting trade patterns.
Iranian protesters say Donald Trump’s strong rhetoric raised hopes of US backing, but his subsequent pullback left many feeling betrayed, disillusioned and angry after a deadly state crackdown.
Spain’s prime minister warns that any US move against Greenland would undermine NATO and benefit Russia, as President Donald Trump escalates pressure on European allies with tariff threats.
Despite Republican control of Washington, the US House sank to historic legislative lows in 2025 as internal GOP divisions and fear of angering President Donald Trump paralysed votes and lawmaking.
Iran plans to gradually restore internet after a 10-day blackout that coincided with deadly protests over economic hardship. Rights groups report thousands killed, with authorities blaming foreign agents and rioters.
European nations targeted by Donald Trump’s Greenland tariff threat vow unity, warning such measures undermine transatlantic ties and risk a dangerous downward spiral.
Pakistan says Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has been invited by US President Donald Trump to join the Board of Peace for Gaza, part of Washington’s second phase peace initiative.
Iran reports at least 5,000 deaths in nationwide protests, including 500 security personnel. Authorities blame “terrorists and armed rioters,” with heaviest clashes in Kurdish regions, while rights groups report lower figures.
The TTP blew up the Shewa and Khushhali bridges in North Waziristan, disrupting Pakistan Army supply lines. Militants have warned locals against rebuilding, escalating challenges for military operations along the Durand Line.
Iran has rejected US claims it is planning attacks on American facilities, accusing Washington of stoking regional tensions, while Ayatollah Khamenei blames Trump and foreign-backed agents for recent violent unrest.
