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Proposal To Settle Russia Bangladesh Trade In Indian Rupees Is Under Review
A proposal to settle bilateral trade between Russia and Bangladesh in Indian rupees has been proposed, and this includes establishing a dedicated payment infrastructure that involves opening a branch of a Russian bank in Dhaka.
India, Nepal Revive Ties With Restoration of Lalitpur Heritage Sites
India has now helped conserve 30 heritage sites spread across eight districts of Nepal since the 2015 earthquake
BMW Plans To Cut 8,000 Jobs By End Of 2027: Report
Volkswagen is also weighing up to 100,000 job cuts across its 10 brands and Mercedes-Benz has its own voluntary redundancy program.
Israeli Elections: How They Work And Who Is In The Race
Although polls predict a clear defeat for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, elections in Israel can be complex with a fragmented political system in which anyone can emerge as kingmaker.
After Earthquake Came The Blast: Inside Japan's Shopping Mall Disaster
A massive 7.1-magnitude quake rattled the building on Tuesday.
New US Bill Offers Easier Green Card Path For Indian H-1B Visa Holders
The Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929 would allow immigrants who have been living in the US for at least seven years to apply for lawful permanent resident status.
Trump Promises Top Civilian Honor For Teen Lifeguard Who Saved A Child
On Saturday, the teenage lifeguard, helped rescue a 10-year-old from monster waves at Seabright Beach.
Monitoring Indian Seafarers' Safety Near Ukraine's Black Sea Coast: Embassy
The latest development comes after four Indian crew members were onboard merchant vessel MV AGN Ragnar when it was struck at Ukraine's Odesa port on July 25. Two of the Indian seafarers remain missing.
Multiple Dead, Wounded In US-Saudi Strikes In Iraq: Report
The United States and Saudi Arabia said they had struck Iran-backed militants in Iraq in response to attacks on US forces and Saudi oil facilities.
At Least 41 Dead, 50 Missing In China's Chongqing Landslide
Thelandslide, which occurred on July 17 in Chongqing's Pengshui County, swept away several residential buildings at the foot of a mountain and along a riverbank.
US Woman Killed With 6 Children Had Accused Husband Of Affair With Intern In Reddit Post
Despite the alleged affair, she said she tried to save the marriage primarily for the sake of their children.
Hong Kong's Independent Bookshops To Close Amid National Security Crackdown
Authorities have cracked down on bookshops over alleged "seditious" material under Hong Kong's homegrown national security law passed in 2024, in addition to broader legislation imposed by Beijing
Elon Musk's X Slams Australia Social Media Ban Crackdown
Australia's world-first law barring accounts for under-16s took effect last December, drawing criticism from social media companies, mostly based in the United States.
Iran To Get Chinese Shoulder-Launched Missile Systems Soon: Report
The purchase, valued at $60-70 million, is one of Tehran's largest-known efforts to strengthen its short-range air defences since the outbreak of its war with the US and Israel.
Sheikh Hasina Says Will Return To Bangladesh But 'Could Be Killed'
Hasina also dismissed allegations that she sanctioned excessive force during the student protests that led to her ouster.
Apple Briefly Becomes Second Company Ever To Notch $5 Trillion Market Value
The iPhone maker became the most valuable company in the world earlier this month, overtaking chip giant Nvidia - which had been at the top since June 2025 and was the first company ever to breach the $5 trillion threshold.
US, Saudi Forces Strike Iran-Backed Groups In Iraq
Retaliatory strikes by US and Saudi fighter planes hit logistics and weapons sites in eastern Iraq belonging to "Iran-aligned terrorists", the US military said.
Russia Puts Telegram Founder Pavel Durov On Wanted List Over Terror Charges
Charges against Durov come as Russia restricts Telegram, one of the most popular messaging apps in the country.
US Thwarts Iran Missile Attack That Ended Brief Fighting Pause
The US military said it knocked down an Iranian ballistic missile attack against American forces in the Middle East, shattering a brief pause in the fighting as mediators tried to get both sides back to negotiations.
