International
West Bengal orders 'detention centres' in all districts for 'Bangladeshi infiltrators'
The West Bengal government has directed all districts in the state to set up 'holding centres' for temporarily detaining Bangladeshi nationals or Rohingyas suspected of being infiltrators. A special directive was sent from the state's administrative headquarters Nabanna to district administrations on Sunday, May 24, according to a report by Indian media Anandabazar Patrika.
Iran warns of 'major third-phase punishment' if US makes mistake
Iran has placed its armed forces on full alert, prepared for any scenario amid the belligerent postures of the United States and Israel. Tehran has said that while initial indications of a memorandum of understanding with Washington have emerged, it is ready for any possibility of talks failing. Iran had previously made it clear that it would enter negotiations with its finger on the trigger.
29 killed as police, militants clash in Pakistan
At least 29 people have been killed in fierce clashes between police, a peace committee and militants in the Barakzai Akhundkhel area of Mirian tehsil in Bannu district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan. Two police officers and two civilians are among the dead.
24 killed in blast near railway line in Pakistan
At least 24 people have been killed and several others injured after a powerful explosion near a railway line in Pakistan’s southwestern Balochistan province, officials and media reports said.
Saudi authorities detain 13 individuals, including Bangladeshis, over hajj rule violations
Saudi security authorities have detained 13 individuals, including Bangladeshi and Indian expatriates, along with a Saudi citizen, over alleged violations of Hajj regulations ahead of this year’s pilgrimage season.
Russia launches massive drone, missile Attack on Kyiv
Russia has launched a large-scale coordinated drone and missile attack on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv in the earl hours of Sunday (May 24), shaking the city with multiple explosions shortly after warnings of a possible major strike were issued by Ukrainian and US authorities.
Trump was inside White House during gunfire, says Secret Service
US President Donald Trump was inside the White House when gunfire erupted near the presidential complex on Saturday evening (May 23), the US Secret Service confirmed in a statement.
Pakistan PM Shehbaz arrives in China on key four-day visit
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in China on a four-day official visit aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation between the two countries.
Gunfire near White House leaves one dead, one injured
An armed suspect was killed and a bystander injured after a gunfire exchange with US Secret Service agents near the White House in Washington, D.C., triggering a temporary lockdown in the high-security area.
India announces 'Smart Border' project for Bangladesh, Pakistan frontiers
India has announced a 'Smart Border' project along its borders with Bangladesh and Pakistan to prevent infiltration using advanced technology.