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5 More Murder Cases Against Sheikh Hasina, Total Count Now 71: Report

Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 27, 2024, Dhaka

Five more murder cases have been filed against Bangladesh's ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina taking the total number of cases filed against the Awami League leader to 71, a media report said on Tuesday.

Maldives Police Investigate Alleged Coup Plot To Overthrow Government

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday August 27, 2024, Male, Maldives

Police in the Maldives are investigating an alleged attempt to topple President Mohamed Muizzu by stirring anger over the Indian Ocean archipelago's worsening financial conditions.

Telegram Boss To Stay In French Custody As Russia Alleges US Interference

Reuters | Tuesday August 27, 2024, Paris

Telegram boss Pavel Durov could be held in police custody until Wednesday after French prosecutors said they had granted extra time for questioning, while a senior ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin alleged Washington was behind his arrest.

UN Atomic Head Visits Russian Nuclear Plant, Warns Of "Serious" Situation

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday August 27, 2024, Kurchatov, Russia

UN nuclear watchdog head Rafael Grossi kicked off a visit Tuesday to "independently assess" conditions at Russia's Kursk nuclear plant following Ukraine's unprecedented cross-border offensive into the Russian region.

Japan's Claim Of Airspace Breach By Military Plane Being Verified By China

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday August 27, 2024, Beijing

China said Tuesday it was "verifying" claims by Japan of the first confirmed incursion by a Chinese military aircraft into its airspace.

Explained: The Farakka Barrage Pact Amid 'Fake News' On Bangladesh Floods

Edited by Abhishek Chakraborty | Tuesday August 27, 2024, New Delhi

Reports in Bangladesh have claimed that the flooding in the country is caused partially due to the opening of the Farakka barrage in West Bengal, prompting a fact-check by the Government of India, which trashed all such reports as "fake".

Dolphin Bites Surge At Japanese Beaches, Authorities Warn Beachgoers

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday August 27, 2024, Tokyo

Authorities in central Japan are urging beachgoers to steer clear of dolphins after a sharp increase in biting incidents, with one expert saying the culprit may be a single overly playful individual.

Thousands From India Take Part In Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage In Iraq's Karbala

Written by Ali Abbas Naqvi | Tuesday August 27, 2024

Over 21 million Shia Muslims took part in the Arbaeen pilgrimage in Iraq this year, marking the 40th day of mourning for the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Mohammed and a founding figure in Shia Islam.

Lonely, Sexually Frustrated Dolphin Behind Attacks On Swimmers In Japan, Say Experts

Edited by Amit Chaturvedi | Tuesday August 27, 2024, Tokyo

Authorities in the coastal town of Mihama have installed signs warning people that not only can the mammals "bite you with their sharp teeth and cause you to bleed", but they can also "drag you into the sea, which could be life-threatening".

Iran Executes 20-Year-Old Man In Public For Murdering Lawyer

Agence France-Presse | Monday August 26, 2024, Tehran

Iran carried out on Monday a rare public execution of a man over the murder of a lawyer two years ago, state media reported.

"There Can't Be Any Divisions Among People": Muhammad Yunus To Hindu Leaders

Press Trust of India | Monday August 26, 2024, Dhaka

Bangladesh's interim government chief Muhammad Yunus on Monday met the country's Hindu community leaders and vowed to promote interfaith harmony as he hosted a reception for them coinciding with Janmashtami.

Explained: Clashes Between Israel And Hezbollah Since 2006 War

Agence France-Presse | Monday August 26, 2024, Paris

After an escalation of hostilities Sunday amid over 10 months of cross-border clashes between Israel and Lebanon's powerful Hezbollah movement, here are the major eruptions of violence since their 2006 war.

For First Time Ever, Japan Accuses China Of Violating Its Airspace

Agence France-Presse | Monday August 26, 2024, Tokyo

Japan slammed on Tuesday what it called the first confirmed incursion by a Chinese military aircraft into its airspace as a "serious violation" of its sovereignty, saying Beijing was becoming "increasingly active".

"Don't Want To Increase Tensions With Israel, But...": Iran Minister

Reuters | Monday August 26, 2024, Dubai

Iran does not seek to increase Middle East tensions, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi told his Italian counterpart Antonio Tajani, adding that its response to the killing of the Hamas chief in Tehran would be "definite and calculated".

Spanish Actor's Son Charged With Killing, Decapitating Surgeon In Thailand

Agence France-Presse | Monday August 26, 2024, Bangkok

A Thai court will sentence Thursday a famed Spanish actor's son charged with murdering and dismembering a Colombian plastic surgeon he met online.