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US judge rules Google's online search monopoly is illegal, Alphabet plans to appeal against decision

Giving a blow to Google, a US judge on Monday ruled that it illegally acted to beat competition and maintain a monopoly in the area of online search and related advertisement.

Sheikh Hasina threw me out to please Islamists and now she is forced to leave Bangladesh: Exiled author Taslima Nasreen

Kolkata/IBNS: Exiled Bangladeshi author Taslina Nasreen has pointed out an "irony" in her dig at Sheikh Hasina, who resigned as the Prime Minister and fled the country in the face of violent anti-quota protests in Dhaka.

Hamas-Israel conflict: UN finds nine UNRWA staff may have been involved in October 7 attacks

The UN said on Monday that nine staff working for its Palestine refugee agency UNRWA will be sacked because they may have been involved in the 7 October 2023 Hamas-led attacks against Israel.

Bangladesh Violence: President Mohammed Shahabuddin declares dissolution of Parliament, interim government to formed soon

Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin has declared the dissolution of the Parliament and the formation of an interim government to facilitate prompt elections in the country which is witnessing severe anti-government protests that triggered former PM Sheikh Hasina's resignation.

Bangladesh unrest: Protesters loot sarees, furniture from Sheikh Hasina's official residence; eat biryani

Dhaka/IBNS: Thousands of protesters in Bangladesh broke into Sheikh Hasina's official residence in Dhaka on Monday, hours after she resigned as prime minister and fled the country.

Employees in several KP universities unpaid for two months

The financial crisis in Pakistan's  Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa region is not over yet with Islamia Collage University and University of Agriculture Peshawar employees still not received their salaries for the past two months.

German tourist robbed in Lahore while he was campaigning near airport

A German tourist was robbed when he was camping in Lahore city of Pakistan recently.

As Sheikh Hasina flees, ex-Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia's release ordered

Dhaka/IBNS: Bangladeshi President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Monday ordered the release of jailed former Prime Minister and key opposition leader Khaleda Zia, hours after her arch-rival Sheikh Hasina was forced to flee the country following the takeover by the country's army.

Two Hindu councillors killed in Bangladesh clashes; protesters vandalise ISKCON, Kali temples

Dhaka/IBNS: Two Hindu councillors were among the 100 people killed in Sunday’s violent clashes across Bangladesh that also witnessed the vandalisation of several homes and temples of Hindus, including ISKCON and Kali temples, forcing devotees to seek shelter, local media reports said.

Sheikh Hasina may not return to politics, says son: Report

Sheikh Hasina, who stepped down from the post of the Prime Minister of Bangladesh and fled the turmoil-hit nation on Monday, might not return to politics, her son and former Chief Advisor Sajeeb Wajed Joy has said.

South China Sea: Philippines, US navy conduct joint maritime exercise

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), in collaboration with the United States Navy, held a Maritime Cooperative Activity on  July 31, in the South China Sea, amid growing tension in the region with China.

Bangladesh violence: Bangabandhu Memorial Museum set on fire, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's statue vandalised in Dhaka

Violent protesters set several key locations, including Bangabandhu Memorial Museum in Dhaka's Dhanmondi 32 area, on fire with demonstrations continuing in the country even as Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina resigned and went to an unknown location on Monday.

Interim government to be formed in Bangladesh, confirms Army chief Waker-Uz-Zaman as Sheikh Hasina quits, leaves nation amid protests

Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman announced an interim government, with the participation of all parties, will be formed soon after Sheikh Hasina quit and left the country on Monday.

Sheikh Hasina leaves country for 'safer place' amid escalating violence, people storm PM's official residence in Bangladesh

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina and her sister Sheikh Rehana left their official residence and headed to a 'safer place' amid deadly anti-government clashes in the country on Monday.

UK: Six-year-old girl denied passport for being named after 'Game of Thrones' character

A UK girl was denied a passport since she is named after a popular “Game of Thrones” character, media reports said.

Tech giants Google, Netflix, others to host fundraiser for Kamala Harris on August 27: Reports

Tech executives from Google, Netflix, and OpenAI will be hosting a fundraiser for Vice President Kamala Harris in Washington DC on August 27, media reports said.

Bangladesh Army Chief Waker-Uz-Zaman to address nation shortly amid violent anti-government protests

Bangladesh Army General Waker-Uz-Zaman will address the nation shortly on Monday amid ongoing deadly violence against the incumbent government.

UN rights chief says he is 'shocked' seeing violence in Bangladesh

The UN’s top human rights official on Sunday called for an immediate stop to the violence in Bangladesh, which claimed scores of lives, including those of police officers, over the weekend.

Violent protests in Bangladesh leave over 90 dead, agitators plan 'March to Dhaka' programme today

A fresh round of anti-government protests swept across Bangladesh on Sunday leading to the death of over 90 people and thousand others injured.

Israel: Two killed in Holon stabbing incident, attacker neutralised

A stabbing incident in the Israeli city of Holon on Sunday left at least two people dead, media reports said.

Documentary showing plight of Uyghur survivor in Chinese camp screened in USA

A documentary film was recently screened in the US which highlighted the plight of a survivor who was trapped in a camp in China.

UNGA president Dennis Francis praises India for lifting 800 million people out of poverty in last five years by ensuring use of smartphones

United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) President Dennis Francis recently praised India for the digital revolution and for successfully expanding banking services to rural India.

Fresh violence in Bangladesh leaves over 50 dead, India asks its citizens to remain alert

Bangladesh is witnessing a fresh round of violence across various cities, including the capital Dhaka, which left at least 56 people dead after students clashed with the police and ruling party members on Sunday.

Bangladesh: UNICEF says 32 children killed, many injured and detained during protests

At least 32 children were killed and many more injured and detained during student protests that erupted in Bangladesh in July, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Friday.

Israel-Iran conflict intensifies, triggers fear of all-out war in Middle East

Tensions in the Middle East have heightened with Iran and Hamas, along with Hezbollah, vowing strong retaliation to the assassination of their group leaders, blamed on Israel, triggering fears of a regional war.

Somalia: Beach attack leaves 32 dead

At least 32 people were killed and several others were injured in a suicide attack at a restaurant in Somalian city of Mogadishu on Saturday.

PTI founding member shot dead in Pakistan

One of the founding members of Pakistan's PTI political outfit was shot dead in Lahore's  Valencia Town on Friday after he came out of a mosque after offering prayer.

Three judges escape terrorist attack in Pakistan

Three judges who were travelling in a convoy survived a gun attack by terrorists in Pakistan's  Dera Ismail Khan recently.

Pakistan: BYC claims police used force to break up rally in Karachi

Pakistani police on Friday picked up several  Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) workers who had gathered close to the Arts Council roundabout to stage a rally in protest over incidents of alleged torture and detention in Gwadar, media reports said.

Russian building collapse leaves 10 dead

At least 10 people died after a partial portion of a residential building collapsed in Nizhny Tagil city, media reports said Saturday.