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Bangladesh Islamist party's student wing sweeps Dhaka University polls months ahead of national elections

Dhaka/IBNS: Bangladesh Islamist political party Jamaat-e-Islami's student wing has swept the Dhaka University polls in a result with far-fetching implications ahead of the February 2026 national elections, media reports said.

Ex-Nepal Chief Justice Sushila Karki chosen to lead protesters in talks with army

In a dramatic turn in Nepal’s political crisis, former Chief Justice Sushila Karki has been chosen as the representative of the Gen Z protest movement for negotiations with the Army on government formation, media reports said.

Nepal crisis: Ministers, family cling to chopper rope as army airlifts them to protect against mob fury

The violence in Nepal continued on Wednesday as angry Gen Z continued to protest against unemployment, brain drain, and poor governance, with dramatic visuals emerging of ministers and their families clinging to army helicopter rescue slings as mobs torched buildings and attacked politicians’ residences across Kathmandu.

Several prisoners escape Rajbiraj jail amid Nepal unrest

Several prisoners escaped from a Nepali prison after setting fire inside the facility amid the ongoing Gen Z anti-corruption protest in the Himalayan nation that led to the toppling of the former PM KP Sharma Oli-led government.

Several prisoners escape Rajbiraj jail amid Nepal unrest

Several prisoners escaped from a Nepali prison after setting fire inside the facility amid the ongoing Gen Z anti-corruption protest in the Himalayan nation that led to the toppling of the former PM KP Sharma Oli-led government.

Pakistan: FIA arrests 14 people during crackdown on human smuggling network

Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in Balochistan has arrested 14 people, including an Iranian national, after targeting human smuggling network, media reports said on Wednesday.

Coal mine accident in China leaves six miners trapped

At least six people were trapped following a mining-induced earthquake on Wednesday in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, with rescuers trying to pull them out, media reports said.

Pakistan: FIA arrests 14 people during crackdown on human smuggling network

Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in Balochistan has arrested 14 people, including an Iranian national, after targeting human smuggling network, media reports said on Wednesday.

Coal mine accident in China leaves six miners trapped

At least six people were trapped following a mining-induced earthquake on Wednesday in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, with rescuers trying to pull them out, media reports said.

Pakistan: Hundreds of Chinese, other foreigners stranded in Sost amid protest by demonstrators

Hundreds of Chinese nationals and other foreigners and tourists remained stranded on the second day of Tuesday at Sost village in Pakistan, with the demonstrators blocking the Khunjerab Pass Immigration Office’s entry and exit points on the Pakistan-China border.

Pakistan: Hundreds of Chinese, other foreigners stranded in Sost amid protest by demonstrators

Hundreds of Chinese nationals and other foreigners and tourists remained stranded on the second day of Tuesday at Sost village in Pakistan, with the demonstrators blocking the Khunjerab Pass Immigration Office’s entry and exit points on the Pakistan-China border.

'Block Everything' movement gains momentum in France, 200 arrested

French Police arrested nearly 200 people with 'Block Everything' protesters attempting to paralyse the country following the collapse of former PM François Bayrou-led government.

'Block Everything' movement gains momentum in France, 200 arrested

French Police arrested nearly 200 people with 'Block Everything' protesters attempting to paralyse the country following the collapse of former PM François Bayrou-led government.

Military spending worldwide hits record $2.7 trillion

Global military spending reached an unprecedented $2.7 trillion in 2024 amid intensifying wars and rising geopolitical tensions worldwide.

Military spending worldwide hits record $2.7 trillion

Global military spending reached an unprecedented $2.7 trillion in 2024 amid intensifying wars and rising geopolitical tensions worldwide.

Nepal Army appeals to mob to stop protests and join dialogues: 'Some groups taking undue advantage of difficult situation'

Kathmandu/IBNS: The Nepal Army has appealed to the mob to halt their protests and start engaging in dialogues a day after the agitation against the government over corruption and several other issues turned violent and toppled the KP Sharma Oli regime.

Nepal Army appeals to mob to stop protests and join dialogues: 'Some groups taking undue advantage of difficult situation'

Kathmandu/IBNS: The Nepal Army has appealed to the mob to halt their protests and start engaging in dialogues a day after the agitation against the government over corruption and several other issues turned violent and toppled the KP Sharma Oli regime.

Russian glide bomb hits civilians collecting pensions in Ukrainian village, 24 dead

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday said at least 24 people died after a Russian glide bomb hit civilians who were collecting pensions at a village in Yarova in Donetsk region.

Russian glide bomb hits civilians collecting pensions in Ukrainian village, 24 dead

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday said at least 24 people died after a Russian glide bomb hit civilians who were collecting pensions at a village in Yarova in Donetsk region.

UN chief Guterres condemns Israeli strike targeting Hamas leaders in Doha

The UN Secretary-General has condemned an Israeli strike targeting Hamas leaders in Doha, the capital of Qatar, on Tuesday, while highlighting the “very positive role” played by the country in achieving a ceasefire in Gaza and securing the release of hostages.

Israel targets Hamas leadership in Qatar

Hamas group confirmed on Tuesday that five of its members were killed, but none were members of the negotiating team, in the Israeli strike on Qatar, an incident that can trigger a fresh conflict in the region.

Israel targets Hamas leadership in Qatar

Hamas group confirmed on Tuesday that five of its members were killed, but none were members of the negotiating team, in the Israeli strike on Qatar, an incident that can trigger a fresh conflict in the region.

Nepal's parliament set on fire after PM KP Sharma Oli resigns over anti-corruption protests

Nepali demonstrators on Tuesday set the parliament ablaze as Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned, bowing to unprecedented protests led by the country’s Gen Z.

Nepal crisis: All eyes now on Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah after KP Sharma Oli resigns

Nepal is reeling from its worst political turmoil in years after Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned on Tuesday, bowing to unprecedented protests led by the country’s Gen Z.

Nepal crisis: All eyes now on Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah after KP Sharma Oli resigns

Nepal is reeling from its worst political turmoil in years after Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned on Tuesday, bowing to unprecedented protests led by the country’s Gen Z.

Ex-Nepal PM's wife succumbs to injuries after burnt alive as protest against social media ban and corruption turns violent

Kathmandu/IBNS: Former Nepal Prime Minister Jhalanath Khanal's wife Rajyalaxmi Chitrakar died of her injuries after she was burnt alive at her house which was set on fire as the Gen-Z protests against social media ban and corruption turned violent on Tuesday, media reports said.

Ex-Nepal PM's wife succumbs to injuries after burnt alive as protest against social media ban and corruption turns violent

Kathmandu/IBNS: Former Nepal Prime Minister Jhalanath Khanal's wife Rajyalaxmi Chitrakar died of her injuries after she was burnt alive at her house which was set on fire as the Gen-Z protests against social media ban and corruption turned violent on Tuesday, media reports said.

She should apologise: Australian PM Albanese asks Liberal Senator Price for her remarks against Indians

Australian PM Anthony Albanese has asked Liberal senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price should apologise for making remarks against the Indian community of the country.

She should apologise: Australian PM Albanese asks Liberal Senator Price for her remarks against Indians

Australian PM Anthony Albanese has asked Liberal senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price should apologise for making remarks against the Indian community of the country.

Repression of Ahmadiyya community members surges in Pakistan this year, claims senior Balochistan-based journalist

A Balochistan-based journalist has claimed Pakistan is witnessing a surge in atrocities against Ahmadiyya community of the country in 2025.