By Elisabeth Eaves We can all agree that avoiding nuclear war is a good outcome, and in the sense that talking is better than firing missiles, Tuesday’s Singapore summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un—who…
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Warnings of a new global financial crisis
By Martin Khor Penang, Malaysia, Jun 11 (IPS) – There are increasing warnings of an imminent new financial crisis, not only from the billionaire investor George Soros but also from eminent economists associated with the Bank of International Settlements, the…
Trump says world avoided nuclear catastrophe
SEOUL,(BSS/AFP) – Donald Trump accepted an invitation from Kim Jong Un to visit North Korea during their historic summit, Pyongyang state media reported Wednesday, as the US president said the world had jumped back from the brink of “nuclear catastrophe”.
Journos who reported Rohinhya murders kept 72 hours sleepless
Two Reuters reporters accused in Myanmar of possessing secret documents were subjected to sleep deprivation and asked if they were “spies” during police interrogations, their lawyers suggested during questions posed to a police witness on Monday.
White House releases Kim-Trump statement
• The White House has released the full text of the joint statement signed by US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. Here’s the full text: “President Donald J. Trump of the United States of America and…
Trump-Kim Singapore summit: All the latest updates
The Singapore Summit’s 443-word joint statement represents a birds-eye vision document that leaves the vast majority of details to be agreed between the United States and North Korean officials at a later date. While the status quo remains largely unchanged…
N Korea to denuclearise ‘very, very’ quickly: Trump
US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed a ‘comprehensive’ document following a historic summit aimed at the denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula.
Trump, North Korea’s Kim Jong Un sign unspecified document
President Donald Trump and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un concluded an extraordinary summit Tuesday with lofty promises by the American president to take care of a “very dangerous problem” and Kim forecasting “major change for the world.” They signed a…
Foreigners’ undercover intrusion as relief workers seen: PM
Toronto, June 11 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said the government is aware of the intrusion of many foreign nationals into Bangladesh in the guise of relief workers which may lead to trafficking of children and women, sexual…
Kim, Trump begin working lunch meeting at summit
Singapore, Jun 12 (AP/UNB) — President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have started a working lunch meeting in Singapore.
Rohingya Crisis: Dhaka for ‘confidential’ mode of submission to ICC
Dhaka- Bangladesh opted for ‘confidential’ mode of submission to the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Rohingya issue which Bangladesh thinks as a testimony of her ‘keenness to seek bilateral solution’ to this problem. “Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, globally known as…
Final preparations begin for Trump-Kim high-stakes summit
Singapore, Jun 11 (AP/UNB) — Final preparations are underway in Singapore for Tuesday’s historic summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Trump, Kim arrive in Singapore ahead of high-stakes summit
President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un converged on this island city-state Sunday ahead of one of the most unusual and highly anticipated summits in recent world history, a Tuesday sit-down meant to settle a standoff over…
Austria to close 7 mosques, expel imams
Berlin, June 09 (AP/UNB) — Austria’s government said Friday that it is closing seven mosques and plans to expel imams in a crackdown on “political Islam” and foreign financing of religious groups.
Seminar on Al Quds, Palestine held in Dhaka city
A seminar on “70 years of the Israeli occupation of Al Quds and Palestine: Obligation of Muslim Ummah” was held at the Bangladesh Medical Association (BMA) auditorium in the city on Friday.
Putin heads to China to bolster ties as US pressure grows
Moscow, Jun 7 (AP/UNB) — Just a month after beginning his new term in office, Russian President Vladimir Putin is heading to China for a state visit, underscoring how mounting U.S. pressure is drawing the two countries increasingly close.
In memory of young Palestinian paramedic Razan al-Najjar
By Orly Noy The 21-year-old paramedic was shot and killed by Israeli soldiers while trying to aid wounded protesters near the Gaza-Israel separation fence. Many Israelis either refuse to believe she was actually killed or claim that her killing was…
Secluded resort chosen for Trump-Kim summit in Singapore
Washington, Jun 6 (AP/UNB) — President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will meet at a luxury resort on Sentosa Island for nuclear talks next week in Singapore, the White House said Tuesday.
Sinhala communalists on streets against Sri Lankan Muslims!
By Dhammika Silva Since a long time, Sinhalese Extremists such as Bodhu Bala Sena, Sinhala Ravaya and Sinhala Lay (lion blood) have been very tactfully propagating racism and violence against Sri Lankan Muslims. In that long process, recently few clashes…
Police now to unearth drug peddlers in BNP politics: Quader
Dhaka, June 5 – Ruling Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader has said the law enforcers will now find out drug peddlers who are involved in BNP politics.
Four ‘drug traders’ killed in ‘gunfights’
Dhaka – Four suspected drug traders were killed in reported gunfights in Mymensingh, Bogura and Rangpur districts early Tuesday as the countrywide anti-narcotics drive continues.
Rohingya say Myanmar targeted the educated in genocide
The last time Mohammed Hashim saw his brother alive, he begged for his life, his arms bound behind his back as soldiers marched the 35-year-old teacher away.
US refuses to discuss trade and investment at OECD
Paris, Jun (D. Ravi Kanth) – The United States on 31 May struck a body blow to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) that it had created in 1961 by refusing to engage in the discussion on “international…
BD assures UN of probing charge of excessive use of force
Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Anisul Huq has assured the United Nation High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein that the government would investigate any allegation of excessive use of force by the law enforcing agencies…
Mistakes can occur in anti-narcotics drive: Quader
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Saturday said that one or two mistakes may occur during the ongoing anti-narcotics drive.
Trump to receive Kim’s letter as meeting takes shape
WASHINGTON,(BSS/AFP) – US President Donald Trump was to receive a letter from his North Korean counterpart Kim Jong Un on Friday, a much-anticipated moment as preparations for a historic nuclear summit gain pace.
UN, Myanmar agree on first steps towards return of Rohingya
Yangon, Jun 01 (AP/UNB) — Myanmar and the United Nations agreed to take steps to create conditions for the safe return of about 700,000 Rohingya Muslims who have fled military-led violence into Bangladesh.
TIB demands judicial probe into ‘gunfight’ killings
Expressing its deep concern over the ongoing countrywide anti-drug drive, Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) on Thursday demanded judicial investigation into the killings of over 100 alleged drug traders in ‘gunfights’ during the drive.
Conditions not created yet in Myanmar for repatriation: UNHCR
UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, on Thursday said the relocation of Rohingyas to Bhasanchar Island in Noakhali would not be realistic right now as they first want to see what the facilities are available there.
Pakistan, India agree to stop exchanging fire in Kashmir
Islamabad, May 30 (AP/UNB) — Pakistani and Indian military officials in a rare move have agreed to avoid artillery exchanges in the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir, where several soldiers and civilians have died this month.