International
Saudi Arabia won’t allow use of its airspace against Iran
Saudi Arabia has announced that it will not allow its airspace or territory to be used in any potential military action against Iran. The statement was made by Crown Prince and de facto ruler Mohammed bin Salman. The news was reported on Tuesday (January 28) by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
BGB to ensure safe, peaceful voting environment: DG
The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has stepped up security in border and coastal areas ahead of the upcoming 13th National Parliament elections, aiming to maintain law and order and provide a safe voting environment.
Nipah Virus detected in West Bengal, Asia tightens airport screening
India’s West Bengal is facing a fresh outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus, which can spread from animals to humans and currently has no approved vaccine or definitive treatment. The virus has a high fatality rate, ranging from 40 to 75 percent.
India's Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar among 5 killed in plane crash
India's Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar was among four people killed when his private plane crashed while attempting to land at Baramati Airport in Pune district on Wednesday morning (January 28).
Indian parliament tabled condolence motion on Khaleda Zia’s death
A condolence motion was tabled in India’s upper house of Parliament, the Rajya Sabha, following the death of former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia.
Singles after 25 punished with egg, cinnamon in Denmark
In Denmark, reaching the age of 25 while remaining unmarried comes with a unique—and messy—tradition. Locals who are still single at 25 may find their birthday celebrated with eggs and cinnamon, smeared over them by friends in a playful, centuries-old ritual.
India-EU finalise historic trade deal
India and the European Union have finalised a historic free trade agreement, ending 18 years of negotiations. Indian prime minister Narendra Modi described the deal as the ‘mother of all deals’.
France passes bill banning social media for under-15s
France’s National Assembly has passed a bill banning social media use for children under the age of 15, aiming to protect minors from excessive screen time. Lawmakers in the lower house agreed on the key provisions on Monday, passing the bill by 116 votes to 23. President Emmanuel Macron has expressed support for the proposal, according to the BBC.
At least 29 dead across US in deadly snowstorm
A deadly winter storm that brought massive snowfall across the U.S. has knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of people in the South and is crippling travel in the Northeast.
15 killed, 43 went missing after ferry sinks in Southern Philippines
At least 15 people were killed and a minimum of 43 remain missing after a passenger ferry carrying hundreds of people sank off the southern Philippine province of Basilan.