Bangladesh’s ex-premier Khaleda Zia returns, adding pressure for elections
DHAKA, Bangladesh — Bangladesh’s ailing former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia returned to the country from London on Tuesday after four months of medical treatment, adding to pressure for its interim leaders...
Pakistan conducts second missile test since renewed India standoff
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan military said on Monday it had conducted a missile test with a range of 120 kilometers (75 miles), the second launch in two days as tensions with India have...
Bangladesh holds mass political rallies in anticipation of first vote since Hasina ouster
Thousands of people gathered for a May Day rally organized by Bangladesh Nationalist Party
Chief of Bangladesh’s interim administration earlier said election could take place end of...
‘Not a commodity’: UN staff rally over deep cuts
Carrying signs reading “We stand for humanity” and “Protect the protectors,” protesters poured into the square in front of the UN European headquarters
“We’re supposed to stand...
Palestinian protest leader detained by US misses son’s birth
Trump’s advisers have accused pro-Palestinian protesters of promoting anti-Semitism and terrorism, charges the activists deny
NEW YORK: Detained pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil missed the birth...
Pope Francis, known for promoting peace, helping refugees, dies at 88
ROME: Pope Francis, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church known for his efforts to promote peace, help for refugees and action on climate change, died Monday, the Vatican said. He was...
Trump’s tough talk might help Liberal Mark Carney win a full term as Canada’s...
TORONTO — Mark Carney’s political career is only months old, and it’s already been a roller-coaster ride. The former central banker appeared destined to become one of Canada’s shortest-serving prime ministers...
Discussion of security issues in tariff talks not appropriate: Japan PM
Tokyo : Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Sunday that his government will not include discussions on security in its trade talks with the United States, while President Donald Trump has called for...
Another round of anti-Trump protests hits US cities
Organizers hope to use building resentment over Trump’s immigration crackdown, his drastic cuts to government agencies and his pressuring of universities, news media and law firms, to forge a lasting...
Karachi mob kills member of Ahmadi minority
Mob of Religious Extremists Kills 47-Year-Old Workshop Owner in Brutal Attack
KARACHI: A mob attacked a place of worship of Pakistan’s Ahmadi minority community in...