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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).
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.