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Trump suggests Iran has 10 to 15 days to reach agreement with US
US President Donald Trump has renewed his threats against Iran, suggesting that Tehran has about 10 to 15 days to reach a deal with Washington or face further military strikes.
Antonia Romeo becomes UK's first female cabinet secretary
For the first time in UK history, a woman has been appointed to the top civil service post.
Former Prince Andrew arrested over Epstein ties
The police in Britain on Thursday arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, over suspicions of misconduct in public office after accusations that he shared confidential information with Jeffrey Epstein while serving as a British trade envoy, according to the BBC.
Taliban legalises domestic violence as long as there are no "Broken Bones"
A new penal code introduced by the Taliban 'legalises' domestic violence against women by allowing husbands to physically punish their wives and children as long as it does not cause "broken bones or open wounds".
South Korea jails ousted President Yoon for life
A South Korean court on Thursday sentenced ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol to life imprisonment for leading an insurrection in connection with his attempt to impose martial law in December 2024.
Taliban in Helmand sets punishment for shaving beards
Taliban authorities in Helmand province have warned that individuals who shave their beards will face what they describe as “sharia-based punishment.”
Police killed 924 people in Punjab in 8 months
At least 924 people were killed by police in Pakistan's Punjab province in the eight months from April to December last year, the country's top human rights organization, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP), has alleged in a report. Qatar-based media outlet Al Jazeera published this information.
Sunny weather likely in Dhaka on first day of Ramadan
Dhaka and its adjoining areas are expected to experience mainly sunny weather on the first day of the holy month of Ramadan, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD).
US decides to vacate all troops from Syria
The United States has decided to withdraw all of its troops from Syria in phases, according to media reports.
Iran announces temporary closure of Strait of Hormuz
Iran says it has temporarily closed the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil shipping routes, as part of ongoing military exercises.