International
Child sexual exploitation ring in UK: 34 charges filed against 8 individuals, including 3 Bangladeshis
Formal charges have been framed against eight members of an alleged 'grooming gang' accused of child sexual exploitation in the United Kingdom. Among the accused, three are of Bangladeshi origin. A total of 34 charges, including 17 counts of rape, have been brought against them.
At least 50 killed in new US strikes on Iran, over 500 injured
At least 50 people have been killed in fresh US strikes on Iran that began after June 27. More than 500 others have been injured in these attacks. The Iranian Ministry of Health confirmed the information in a post on social media platform X on Saturday (July 18).
India becomes world's third nation to achieve private orbital rocket launch
India has become the world's third country to successfully place a satellite into orbit using a privately developed rocket, after Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 completed its maiden orbital mission on Saturday (July 18).
Sonam Wangchuk hospitalised on 21st day of hunger strike
Indian environmentalist and innovator Sonam Wangchuk was admitted to hospital early Saturday after his health deteriorated on the 21st day of his indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.
Powerful 7.3-magnitude quake jolts Mexico, triggers tsunami alert
A powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck off Mexico's southern Pacific coast on Friday (July 17), prompting tsunami warnings along parts of the Pacific coastline.
‘I have a plan’: Andy Burnham set to become British Prime Minister
Andy Burnham has been elected as the new leader of the United Kingdom's ruling Labour Party and is poised to officially take over as the country's next prime minister within the coming days. Following a formal audience with King Charles III, Burnham is expected to enter 10 Downing Street as early as Monday.
Iran claims destruction of US warplanes, fuel tankers in Jordan
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed that it destroyed several US warplanes and refuelling aircraft stationed in Jordan using missiles and drone strikes. The claim could not be independently verified.
Trump threatens to revoke licences of ABC, NBC and CNN
US President Donald Trump has criticised ABC, NBC and CNN for not airing his prime-time address on election security on their main television channels, accusing the media networks of "conspiracy" and suggesting their broadcast licences should be revoked.
India launches first hydrogen-powered train
India has launched its first hydrogen-powered train, marking a major step toward greener rail transport and reducing dependence on fossil fuels.
British-Bangladeshi hacker jailed over cyberattack that crippled London transport
A British court has sentenced two young hackers, including a British-Bangladeshi, to five-and-a-half years in prison for carrying out a major cyberattack that crippled Transport for London (TfL), disrupted services for months and exposed the personal data of millions of passengers.