Floor of education ministry set on fire as student protests turn violent in Albania
Clashes between protesters and riot police have spread to the main cities of Albania, including the capital Tirana, centring on anti-government demonstrations. Alongside arson and vandalism at government buildings, some private establishments have also…
Emirati royal family member pleads guilty to child neglect, gets two-year community order
Al Nahyan is the influential royal family of Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Mahra Al Nahyan, a member of this family, has come into the spotlight over a drug-related incident in the United Kingdom. It has been learnt from an…
Protest in song and poetry, ‘Rabindra-Nazrul in a hundred voices’ at Cox’s Bazar Shaheed Minar
It is in his creations that he remains eternally memorable, revered and enthroned in a seat of respect. His songs, poems and plays transcend the bounds of time and stay awake in the hearts of crores of Bengalis. That is why the protest against the…
Police at his home as march was to begin, Abhijit Deepak detained for second time in a week
Abhijit Deepak, founder of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), was detained from his home in Delhi, India, on Friday (16 October), a few minutes before the start of the ‘Lehra Do Tiranga’ (Fly the national flag) march. NDTV reported that this…
Actor Imran Khan told to leave India by 28 October
The authorities have ordered Bollywood actor Imran Khan to leave India by 28 October for taking part in protests demanding electoral reform and the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Imran, a nephew of Bollywood perfectionist star…
Argentina’s post-Messi era may begin with Uruguay derby at La Bombonera
Lionel Messi ended his international career with Argentina eight days ago. Next month the Albiceleste will set out on a new mission without him, and it has now emerged who Lionel Scaloni’s side may face. A report on Thursday by the Argentine outlet…
Houthi strike on Riyadh casts new doubt over remittance lifeline
Remittances, which play an important role in the country’s supply of foreign currency, its balance of external payments and the livelihoods of expatriate families, are one of the main lifelines of Bangladesh’s economy. Amid the long-running…
Zelensky announces fresh strikes on Russian refineries
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that strikes on Russian oil refineries will resume. He took the decision because Russia has continued attacking Ukrainian energy installations despite a United States proposal to halt strikes on energy…
Rizvi questions purpose of opposition long march
Speaking at a freshers’ reception at Joypara University College in Dohar upazila of Dhaka on Thursday, BNP acting secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi alleged that attempts are being made once again to destabilise the political arena. He said,…
Peshawar school collapse toll rises to 34, owner arrested
At least 33 pupils and a teacher have died after a private school building collapsed in Peshawar, Pakistan. The authorities see the use of substandard construction materials, a load beyond the building’s capacity and shortcomings in safety…