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Indonesia's vice president resigns amid questions over eligibility, academic credentials
Indonesia's Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka resigned Thursday amid mounting questions about his eligibility for the post following court rulings that challenged his educational credentials.
Global climate efforts stalled for five years, stronger targets needed: Report
Global efforts to combat climate change have made little progress over the past five years, as unfulfilled commitments and cancelled-out initiatives have prevented the world from slowing the pace of global warming, a report said Thursday.
PM, wife attend dinner hosted by Erdogan for world leaders
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and his wife Dr Zubaida Rahman tonight attended a dinner hosted by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and First Lady Emine Erdogan in honour of world leaders attending the 31st UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) here.
Trump administration plans to sell public lands, reduce federal estate
US President Donald Trump's administration plans to sell public lands to state, tribal and local governments as part of an effort to reduce the size of the federal estate, according to a new strategic plan unveiled by the Interior Department.
Russian Ambassador to US Alexander Darchiev dies suddenly
Russia’s ambassador to the United States, Alexander Darchiev, has died suddenly at the age of 66.
World leaders begin COP31 talks amid concerns over inadequate climate action
World leaders are set to begin formal discussions Wednesday at the United Nations climate change conference in Turkey, seeking concrete measures to tackle global warming amid growing concerns that efforts to address the crisis remain inadequate and too slow.
Sheikh Hasina’s extradition will be resolved according to law: Jaiswal
Spokesperson of India’s Ministry of External Affairs Randhir Jaiswal has described the application for a new passport and national identity card (NID) by ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina as part of her preparation to return to Bangladesh and the issue of her extradition as technical and legal matters. At the same time New Delhi has advised contacting the Bangladesh High Commission in this regard.
Explosions heard in Saudi capital Riyadh: AFP journalists
Multiple explosions were heard in the Saudi capital on Tuesday, as the military coalition fighting Yemen's Houthis said it had intercepted a ballistic missile launched by the Iran-backed group towards Riyadh.
Iranian forces 'stronger' than at beginning of war: Army spokesman
Iran's military is "stronger" and more motivated than it was when the United States and Israel started the war in February, Iranian state media reported on Saturday, citing an army spokesman.
7 Bangladeshis, including women and children, die in Saudi Arabia road accident
At least seven Bangladeshis, including women and children, were killed in a road accident in Saudi Arabia on Saturday (November 7) while travelling from Medina to Jeddah. All the victims were residents of Chakaria upazila in Cox's Bazar district.