International
Indonesian couple flogged 140 times in Aceh for extramarital relationship, alcohol use
A woman and her partner were publicly flogged a total of 140 times in Indonesia’s Aceh province for engaging in an extramarital relationship and consuming alcohol.
Global gold prices drop by over Tk 80,000 in two days
Global gold prices have suffered a sharp correction after a prolonged rally, recording one of the steepest short-term declines in recent times.ami
Turkey publicly backs Iran amid rising US tensions
Turkey has publicly opposed any military action against Iran, saying the country stands firmly against external intervention and supports a peaceful, Iran-led resolution to its internal issues.
Iran threatens broad retaliation, vows to strike US bases
Iran's military has vowed to launch immediate and unrestricted strikes against US bases and aircraft carriers in the Gulf if attacked, sharply escalating tensions after warnings from Washington and new sanctions from Europe.
Putin agreed to suspend attacks in Kyiv amid winter: Trump
US President Donald Trump has said that Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed, at his personal request, to temporarily suspend attacks on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities.
Iran says ready to respond to potential US attack
Iran hit out at growing Western pressure over its nuclear program and a crackdown on protests.
15, including lawmaker, killed in plane crash in Colombia
A twin-propeller plane crashed in the mountainous region near Colombia’s border with Venezuela on Wednesday (January 28), killing all 15 people on board, including a lawmaker, reports AFP.
UK PM Starmer meets Xi Jinping in Beijing
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday (January 29), marking the first visit by a British prime minister to China since 2018.
UK issues warning against non-essential travel to Bangladesh
The United Kingdom (UK) has advised its citizens to avoid all non-essential travel to Bangladesh, citing heightened risks of political violence and possible attacks by extremist groups in the run-up to the country’s national election.
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).