Most victims aged 16–26 as dozens feared dead in New Year’s Eve fire at Swiss ski resort bar
Several dozen people are feared dead and more than 100 injured after a devastating fire tore through a bar during New Year’s Eve celebrations in...
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President Zelensky: Russia doing everything to destroy “any life” in the Donbas region
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russia is doing everything it can to destroy "any life" in the Donbas region in the east. Zelensky, in his nightly address, accused Russia of constant strikes at infrastructure.
Putin & Zelensky both invited to G20: Indonesian president
Indonesia has invited both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to the Group of 20 (G20) summit in November
South American country Ecuador declares emergency over rising tensions on gang crimes
Ecuador's President, Guillermo Lasso, declared an emergency in the three western states of the country owing to rising gang crimes.
Russia extends flight ban in central, south regions until May 7
The temporary restriction of flights to 11 airports in the southern and central parts of Russia bordering Ukraine has been extended until May 7, the Russian Federal Agency for Air Transport (Rosaviatsiya) said on Friday.
Afghanistan ex-army general vows new war against Taliban
A former general in the Afghanistan army has said that he along with ex-soldiers and politicians are preparing to launch a new war against Taliban.
Missile struck Kyiv, lands near UN chief’s hotel
Amid UN chief Antonio Guterres's visit to Ukraine capital, one of the rockets landed near his hotel, according to his spokesperson. According to BBC, the rocket hit on Thursday barely an hour after Antonio Guterres held a news conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
UN chief visits Bucha, Borodyanka in Ukraine
UN chief Antonio Guterres on Thursday visited Bucha and Borodyanka in Ukraine. Speaking at the mass grave site in Bucha, Guterres said, "Here, you feel how important it is for a thorough investigation and accountability."
Lt Col Faruk Khan: Embassies in Bangladesh responsible for section against RAB
Lt. Col. Faruk Khan MP, as the chairman of the committee, highlighted certain failures. Muhammad Faruk Khan described the failure of the Bangladesh Embassy in Washington to be informed about the US sanctions against Bangladesh as a major failure.
SpaceX’s Crew Dragon docks with the International Space Station
US private space company SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule which carries four astronauts autonomously docked with the International Space Station (ISS) on Wednesday.
Meetings will not end Ukraine conflict: UN Chief
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said that the war in Ukraine will not reach an end with meetings but until "Russia decides to end it".
Mauritius enhances maritime capabilities with new Dornier & ALH chopper from India
In another milestone in India-Mauritius relations, a new Dornier aircraft and a leased Advanced Light Helicopter from India were commissioned into the Mauritius police force to enhance the Indian Ocean island nation's surveillance capabilities over its maritime zone.
Russia executed Ukrainians trying to surrender: US
The US has claimed of having credible information that the Russia military unit executed Ukrainians who tried to surrender near Donetsk.
Germany largest importer of Russian fuels since the start of Ukraine war: Report
Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24 & as per the report Russia has earned about $66.5 billion from fossil fuels export since then.
Sri Lanka President Rajapaksa ready to form all-party government
Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has informed all party leaders including independent MPs that he was ready to form an all-party government, a newspaper reported on Wednesday.
Bangladesh Foreign Minister seeks India’s cooperation in lifting ban on RAB
Bangladesh has sought India's cooperation in lifting the US sanctions on RAB, said Foreign Minister. AK Abdul Momen.
Russia suspends gas supplies to Bulgaria, Poland
Russian energy giant Gazprom announced on Wednesday that it had completely suspended gas supplies to Bulgaria's largest natural gas distribution company Bulgargaz and Polish oil and gas company PGNiG