Two years after a mass uprising forced Sheikh Hasina to flee the country, Bangladesh’s campuses and streets are once again witnessing political violence, this time not between the ousted Bangladesh Awami League and its opponents, but among the very parties and student groups that led the movement against her. Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, who leads the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP),…
People gather at the site of an Israeli airstrike that struck an apartment in Dahiyeh, Beirut’s southern suburbs, Lebanon, on June 14, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP Israel said its military attacked Hezbollah targets in Beirut’s southern suburbs on Sunday (June 14, 2026) after the Lebanese armed group fired into Israeli territory. The Israeli military…
India coach Sjoerd Marijne NEW DELHI: India women’s hockey team coach Sjoerd Marijne admitted nerves got the better of his side in their crucial 0-0 draw against Australia, as a lack of rhythm, unforced errors and missed opportunities ended their hopes of reaching the World Cup semifinals.India needed a win against Australia on Sunday to…
COIMBATORE: Special trains will be operated between Mangalore Central and Chennai Egmore via Podanur, Tirupur, Erode and Salem to clear extra rush of passengers during the Onam festival season. No. 06126 Mangalore Central–Chennai Egmore special will depart from Mangalore Central at 4pm on Mondays from July 13 to August 31 and reach Chennai Egmore at…
Iran’s Fatemeh Mohitizadeh (Reuters Photo) Iran’s Fatemeh Mohitizadeh suffered a dramatic setback at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya after being disqualified from the women’s heptathlon following a protest over her footwear during the long jump event on Friday.Mohitizadeh had emerged as one of the leading contenders after the opening day, finishing with 3,486 points…
A file image of U.S. President Donald Trump. Photo: Getty Images via AFP. U.S. President Donald Trump said he was postponing a planned attack on Iran scheduled for Tuesday (May 19, 2026) at the request of Gulf leaders amid “serious negotiations” with Tehran. Mr. Trump’s sudden announcement on social media on Monday (May 18, 2026)…
‘Kaun bola?’: Alia Bhatt gives a witty comeback to being paid for her appearance on Samay Raina’s India’s Got Latent 2 (Image credits: Instagram) Alia Bhatt, who has been busy promoting her upcoming film Alpha, recently addressed her appearance on Samay Raina’s India’s Got Latent 2 with a humorous response that left fans amused. The…
Ab de Villiers and Babar Azam (Agency Image) Pakistan’s recent struggles have sparked plenty of criticism of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), but former South Africa captain AB de Villiers believes the players themselves must also take responsibility for the team’s alarming performances.The Babar Azam-led Pakistan side endured a miserable start to its England tour,…
Residents and rescuers use an excavator to search for bodies after a landslipe struck the Dar es Salaam dumpsite overnight in Conakry on August 23, 2026. Thirty people died, and six were seriously wounded, on August 23, 2026, on the outskirts of Conakry, Guinea’s capital, after a mound of rubbish in a landfill collapsed onto…
Lionel Messi, Jorge Messi The Argentine Football Association (AFA) on Saturday offered its condolences to Lionel Messi and his family following the death of his father, Jorge Messi, at the age of 68.Jorge Messi had been receiving treatment at a clinic in Rosario.Following his death, the AFA posted a message on X offering its support…