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7.1-magnitude quake hits Indonesia’s Banda Sea
Online Desk: A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia’s Banda Sea on Wednesday, the United States Geological Survey said, with no immediate reports of damage or casualties. No tsunami warning was issuedread more
Indian states vote in key test for opposition and PM Modi ahead of 2024 national election
Online Desk: Two Indian states began voting in local elections on Tuesday in a test of strength for India’s opposition, which is pitted against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling partyread more
UN Security Council fails to agree on Israel-Hamas war as Gaza death toll passes 10,000
Online Desk: The U.N. Security Council on Monday failed again to agree on a resolution on the monthlong Israel-Hamas war. Despite more than two hours of closed-door discussions Monday, differencesread more
40 people dead in Kenya and Somalia as heavy rains and flash floods displace thousands
Online Desk: Heavy rains and flash flooding have killed at least 40 people and displaced tens of thousands in Kenya and Somalia, aid agencies reported Monday. In Somalia, the governmentread more
Russian air defense destroys 17 Ukrainian drones over Black Sea, Crimea
Online Desk: Russian air defense systems destroyed and intercepted 17 Ukrainian drones over the Black Sea and the territory of Crimea, the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement onread more
14 Venezuelan migrants killed in Chile fire: mayor’s office
Online Desk: A fire that tore through a housing settlement in southern Chile Monday killed 14 Venezuelan migrants, including eight children, the deputy mayor of the city of Coronel said.read more
Iran says US ‘encouraging’ Israel to kill Palestinians
Online Desk: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Monday accused the United States of “encouraging” Israel to kill and carry out “cruel acts” against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. Gunmen fromread more
Hamas-run health ministry says over 200 dead in Israeli strikes on Gaza
Online Desk: Intense Israeli strikes killed more than 200 people overnight in the Gaza Strip, the Hamas-run health ministry in the besieged Palestinian territory said Monday. “More than 200 martyrsread more
Bangladesh urges Japan to recruit more skilled workers
Online Desk: Ambassador of Bangladesh to Japan Shahabuddin Ahmed on Monday said it is the time to focus on the human resources along with diversified economic sectors’ cooperation as Bangladeshread more
