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Blinken to visit Israel, Jordan on new Mideast trip
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Israel and Jordan on a trip through Wednesday, the State Department announced, after the US and Israeli leaders discussed hostage-release talks.
President holds meeting with Qatar Amir, seeks investment in SEZs
President Mohammed Shahabuddin today sought Qatar’s investment in the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in Bangladesh as he held a meeting with visiting Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani at the Bangabhaban here.
Israeli strikes on southern Gaza city of Rafah kill 22
Israeli strikes on the southern Gaza city of Rafah overnight killed 22 people, including 18 children, health officials said Sunday, as the United States was on track to approve billions of dollars of additional military aid to Israel, its close ally.
Summit Chairman Aziz Khan only Bangladeshi in Forbes billionaire list
Muhammed Aziz Khan, now a Singapore permanent resident, was earlier ranked as the 41st richest man in Singapore, according to Forbes.
Six presumed dead after ship destroys major US bridge
Authorities on Tuesday suspended their search for six people missing after a packed cargo ship slammed into a Baltimore bridge, causing it to collapse and blocking one of the busiest US commercial harbors.
US proud being partner of Bangladesh: Anthony Blinken
Blinken said in a statement that the United States is looking forward to strengthening the partnership and people-to-people relations between the two countries in the coming days.
UNSC for the first time demands Gaza ceasefire
Drawing unusual applause in the often staid Security Council, all 14 other members voted in favour of the resolution which `demands an immediate ceasefire' for the ongoing Islamic holy month of Ramadan.
Russia, China veto US resolution on Gaza truce
Russia and China on Friday vetoed a United States proposed United Nations resolution supporting “an immediate and sustained cease-fire” in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.
PM Hasina portrays Bangladesh as proactive in development
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's participation in the 60th Munich Security Conference was of utmost importance in the current global context. Held in Germany, one of Europe's most powerful nations for the past 60 years, this conference has been a significant fixture. The journey of this conference began in 1963, with its early editions largely focused on the Western world, especially amidst the backdrop of the Cold War. The issues of security between the United States and the Soviet Union were paramount in the initial years of the conference. Following the conclusion of the Cold War, the Munich Security Conference saw an increase in participation from various countries. Security issues from different nations were discussed extensively. Russian President Vladimir Putin has participated in this conference multiple times, emphasizing the development of relations between Russia and the European Union as a crucial agenda.
Russia is ready for nuclear war, Putin warns
President Vladimir Putin has warned that Russia is “ready” to use nuclear weapons if there is a threat to its statehood.
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