In a recent report, UNESCO sheds light on the educational barriers faced by Afghan girls, highlighting the alarming statistic that 75% of them are denied access to education. Afghanistan finds itself among the top ten countries where girls encounter significant obstacles to schooling, with nine African nations sharing this unfortunate distinction. The UNESCO report emphasizes […]
Read MoreUN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday called for a cease-fire as the holy fasting month of Ramadan begins in the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip and the conflict in Sudan. He called for the release of hostages held by Hamas and the “removal of all obstacles to ensure the necessary speed and massive delivery […]
Read MoreIn a firm response to China’s objections, India has rejected Beijing’s protests against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Arunachal Pradesh, emphasizing that the northeastern state is an integral and inalienable part of India. The Indian foreign ministry’s statement comes after Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin expressed strong opposition to Modi’s activities […]
Read MoreIn a surprising move, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has appointed Muhammad Aurangzeb, the CEO and president of the country’s largest bank, HBL, to take the reins as the new finance minister. This decision has bypassed seasoned veterans with prior experience managing the nation’s $350 billion economy, raising eyebrows in political and financial circles. […]
Read MoreIn a daring turn of events, a Bangladeshi-flagged ocean-going vessel named MV ABDULLAH narrowly escaped a hijacking attempt by 50 Somali pirates in the Indian Ocean two days ago. The vessel, owned by SR Shipping, a Chattogram-based company, was en route from Mozambique to Dubai when it fell victim to the pirates in what was […]
Read MoreGlobal oil prices experienced a decline on Monday, with Brent futures slipping below $82 a barrel, driven by a combination of persistent geopolitical concerns in the Middle East and uncertainties about softening demand in China. As of 1222 GMT, Brent futures were down 31 cents at $81.77 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) […]
Read MoreIn a significant move toward environmental sustainability, Bangladesh is actively exploring opportunities to contribute its agricultural expertise to Saudi Arabia’s green initiatives, as announced by Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud on Monday (11 March). Bangladesh aims to bolster its participation in the ambitious green endeavors spearheaded by Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman in 2021, with a […]
Read MoreThe United States and the United Kingdom have attacked the port city along with small towns in the western part of Yemen. At least 11 people were killed and 14 injured in this attack. A spokesman for the internationally recognized government in the country told Reuters news agency on Tuesday. Al Arabiya news Houthi-run Al […]
Read MoreRetailers in the UAE have announced various benefits for consumers on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan. These include fixed product prices, buy-now-pay-later options, additional discounts through bank cards and a five thousand dirham gift card. And above all, ‘prices are lower than last year’ – this promise. Large hypermarkets are run by […]
Read MoreThe first night of the holy month of Ramadan. The whole family sits together in Sehri to break the fast. Fajr prayer after a while. At that time, several bombs suddenly fell on the roof of the house. Instantly the entire floor is covered in blood. Lifeless bodies of innocent people were scattered all over […]
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