Who was Khaleda Zia? Bangladesh’s first female Prime Minister dies at 80
Khaleda Zia, one of the most influential and defining figures in Bangladesh’s political history, has died at the age of 80, marking the end of...
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Riots erupt in Sweden’s Malmo after right-wing leader stopped from entering ‘Quran burning’ rally
Riots broke out in Southern Swedish city of Malmo late Friday after right-wing groups burned a copy of the Islamic holy book Quran. Danish anti-Muslim leader Rasmus Paludan was also blocked from entering a similar Quran burning rally and banned from Sweden for 2 years.
UAE formally ends boycott of Israel amid US-brokered peace deal
UAE President Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a decree canceling a law on boycotting Israel.
Tension Rises as U.S. Warships Enter disputed Waters of South China Sea
An American warship sailed near the disputed paracel Island in the South China Sea, the US Navy has said, challanging Beijing's claims on the resource-rich waterways and prompting a warning from the Chinese military.
Boeing grounds eight 787 Dreamliners over fuselage flaws
Boeing Co. has identified somr problems with the manufacturing of the 787 Dreamliner, saying eight of the planes will be grounded for inspection and repair of how parts of the fuselage were joined together.
India, US, Japan, Australia likely to hold ‘Quad’ meet next month
Amid the growing tensions between the US and China, the United States is planning to hold high-level talks with its “Quad” security partners i.e. India, Australia, and Japan in September and October.