New study estimates Ukraine's post-war reconstruction set to cost $524 billion
The total cost of reconstruction and recovery in Ukraine is estimated at $524 billion (€506 billion) over the next decade, according to a new study published on Tuesday.
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French President Emmanuel Macron meets Donald Trump in Washington DC, says Ukraine war will end soon
Washington DC/IBNS: After an hours-long meeting with US President Donald Trump in Washington DC, French President Emmanuel Macron has said that a peace deal or ceasefire agreement in Ukraine will take place in a matter of weeks.
French President Emmanuel Macron meets Donald Trump in Washington DC, says Ukraine war to end soon
Washington DC/IBNS: After an hours-long meeting with US President Donald Trump in Washington DC, French President Emmanuel Macron said that a peace deal or ceasefire agreement in Ukraine is highly likely in a matter of weeks.
Bangladesh: Nahid Islam, who led movement to oust Sheikh Hasina, quits interim government
Student movement leader Nahid Islam, who spearheaded the movement that led to the fall of the Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League government on August 5 last year, on Tuesday, resigned from the Bangladesh interim government amid reports that he would join a new political party.
Ensuring safety of players and official staff remains top priority, says PCB after spectator invades pitch during CT match
The Pakistan Cricket Board on Tuesday said it has seriously noted the security breach during the Champions Trophy Group A stage match between Bangladesh and New Zealand when a spectator entered the ground and tried to hug Kiwi batsman Rachin Ravindra and said ensuring the safety of players and other staff members remain a top priority for it.
Ensuring safety of players and official staff remain top priority, says PCB after spectator invades pitch during CT match
The Pakistan Cricket Board on Tuesday said it has seriously noted the security breach during the Champions Trophy Group A stage match between Bangladesh and New Zealand when a spectator entered the ground and tried to hug Kiwi batsman Rachin Ravindra and said ensuring the safety of players and other staff members remain a top priority for it.
Bangladesh: Nahid Islam, who led movement to ouster Sheikh Hasina, quits interim government
Student movement leader Nahid Islam, who spearheaded the movement that led to the fall of the former Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League government on August 5 last year, on Tuesday, resigned from the Bangladesh interim government amid reports that he would join a new political party.
Ukraine conflict: UN General Assembly passes resolution condemning Russia’s aggression
Three years to the day since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the UN General Assembly adopted two competing resolutions on resolving the conflict on Monday, one initiated by the United States and the other by Ukraine – a sign of strategic differences within the transatlantic alliance over the way forward for peace.
Pakistan intel alerts about alleged terror plot to kidnap foreigners during Champions Trophy
Pakistan's Intelligence Bureau has issued a high alert about several terrorist outfits, including Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP), and potential plans to kidnap foreigners attending the ongoing Champions Trophy in the country for ransom.
Pakistan, Bangladesh resume direct trade for first time since 1971 Liberation War
Amid the changed geopolitical landscape since the exit of Sheikh Hasina, Dhaka and Islamabad have resumed direct trade for the first time since the 1971 war that led to the formation of Bangladesh.
Bangladesh: Suspected miscreants attack Air Force base in Cox's Bazar, one dead
Suspected 'miscreants' launched a sudden attack on the Air Force Base near Samiti Para in Bangladesh's coastal Cox's Bazar on Monday leaving at least one person dead, media reports said.
Russia-Ukraine War enters 4th year: A lowdown of key events
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Sunday said he was willing to give up his position if that would bring peace to Ukraine, a day before Russia's full-scale invasion of his country marked its third anniversary.
Jack Ma-owned Chinese Alibaba pledges to invest more than USD 52 billion in AI over next three years
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., co-founded by Chinese entrepreneur Jack Ma, on Monday pledged to invest US$52.4 billion in its cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure over the next three years.
Germany got tired of the no common sense agenda, says Donald Trump welcoming conservative wave in polls
US President Donald Trump on Monday welcomed the German election result where exit polls predicted the conservative alliance likely to return to power in the country.
Israel PM's office indefinitely suspends release of Palestinian prisoners
Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday announced his government will delay the release of Palestinian prisoners until Hamas guarantees the next handover of hostages.
France: Authorities call 'knife attack' in Mulhouse a 'terror act'
Authorities have described the knife attack in a French town that left at least one person dead and several others wounded as a 'terror attack'.
Hamas frees five hostages as part of ceasefire deal
Hamas on Saturday freed five hostages and it is set to release another from Gaza on Saturday in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners as a part of the ongoing ceasefire deal on Saturday.
Sri Lanka: Gunman, disguised as lawyer, guns down notorious gang leader in Colombo court
Disguised as a lawyer, a gunman on Friday shot dead a notorious Sri Lankan gang leader inside a courthouse in the capital city of Colombo, media reports said on Saturday.
Indian-origin Kash Patel takes oath on Bhagavad Gita as new FBI chief
Indian-origin Kash Patel was sworn in as the ninth director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Saturday when he was seen taking the oath by placing his hand on the holy Hindu scripture Bhagavad Gita.
Donald Trump's assistant Dan Scavino wishes new Indian-origin FBI chief Kash Patel in 'Bollywood' style
White House Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino welcomed India-origin new FBI chief Kash Patel by posting a 'Bollywood' style social media congratulatory meme on Thursday.
First Indian-origin chief Kash Patel says he will create transparent, accountable FBI
Indian-origin Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) chief Kash Patel on Friday vowed to recreate the crucial US agency into one that is 'transparent, accountable, and committed to justice'.
Donald Trump calls US funding to improve voter turnout in India 'kickback scheme'
Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump has called the Biden administration's funding to improve voter turnout in India "a kickback scheme", days after billionaire Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) scrapped the grant.
Pakistan: Two policemen die during attack on checkpost in Quetta
At least Pakistani security forces and four terrorists were killed during a heavy gun battle when a police post was attacked by suspected terrorists in Quetta city on Thursday, media reports said.
Israel: Three empty buses exploded in Bat Yam in suspected terror attack
At least three empty buses exploded in Israel's Bat Yam city on Thursday with police describing the incident as a possible terror attack.
Israel: Three empty buses exploded in Bat Yam in suspected terror attack
At least three empty buses exploded in Israel's Bat Yam city on Thursday with police describing the incident as a possible terror attack.
Pakistani couple arrested for 'murdering' 13-year-old domestic help for allegedly stealing chocolates
A Pakistani couple was arrested in Rawalpindi city for allegedly murdering a 13-year-old girl, who worked as a domestic help, over suspicion of stealing chocolates.
Pakistan: Seven passengers lined up, gunned down by unknown gunmen in Balochistan
Unidentified gunmen offloaded seven passengers from a bus and gunned them down in Pakistan's Balochistan region on Tuesday.
White House posts new video on social media showing chained, handcuffed illegal immigrants deported from USA
The White House has released a video which showed undocumented immigrants, in a shackled state being led to a deportation flight in the US city of Seattle, triggering a fresh controversy.
White House posts new video on social media showing chained, handicapped illegal immigrants deported from USA
The White House has released a video which showed undocumented immigrants, in a shackled state being led to a deportation flight in the US city of Seattle, triggering a fresh controversy.
'Why are we giving $21 million to India?': Donald Trump backs DOGE move of scrapping 'voter turnout' fund
Washington/IBNS: US President Donald Trump has backed the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)'s decision to scrap the financial aid which was allocated to improve the voter turnout in India.