Court blocks Trump's foreign student visa time limit
A federal judge has blocked Trump's visa policy capping foreign students' stay, as 22 US states separately sue over a 'public charge' immigration rule.
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South Korea probes report of Kim Jong-un's secret son
South Korea's spy agency is investigating whether North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has a secret son who could shape the country's succession plans.
Modi's 'world is one family' idea faces scrutiny
Questions are being raised over how far Indian PM Narendra Modi's 'world is one family' idea, invoked at the BRICS summit, holds up in practice.
Executed in Saudi Arabia, families denied the bodies
Even after death sentences are carried out in Saudi Arabia, the bodies of executed migrant workers are often not being returned to their families.
UN holds emergency talks over Bab al-Mandeb strait
The United Nations has moved swiftly following the Houthis' rapid advance to seize control of the Bab al-Mandeb strait, a key shipping route.
British politicians stay passive on Islamophobia
Islamophobia is rising in Britain, and the country's mainstream politicians remain dangerously indifferent to confronting it, critics warn today.
Medina find holds 110 million tonnes of uranium ore
Saudi Arabia has discovered around 110 million tonnes of ore in Medina's Jabal Sayid area, containing rare minerals and promising uranium levels.
Military calculus is shifting across the Middle East
Despite the Middle East's vast military capability, Yemen's Ansarullah has sharpened questions about Arab states' actual role in the Gaza crisis.
US confirms it has deployed weapons in space
The United States has confirmed for the first time that it has deployed weapons in space, amid ongoing tensions with Russia and China this year.
Why is Bangladesh importing hilsa from India?
Bangladesh has long been the world's top hilsa-producing country, and once even exported the fish abroad, but that picture has since changed.
Malaysia pushes 'U-Turn to Malaysia' healthcare drive
The Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council is deepening its engagement with Bangladesh's health sector as part of its 'U-Turn to Malaysia' campaign.
West Bengal orders 252 madrasas shut, notices 100 more
India's West Bengal government has ordered 252 madrasas closed immediately on state orders, while issuing show-cause notices to 100 more institutions.
Islam's guidance on maintaining good relationships
Maintaining good relations, upholding one another's rights, and coming forward to help others are considered important parts of faith in Islam.
Houthi strike damages mosque in Saudi Arabia
A mosque has been damaged in Saudi Arabia's southern Jazan province after a missile fired by Yemen's Houthi rebels struck the area, officials say.
US colonel recounts 50 hours trapped alone in Iran
A US Air Force F-15E weapons systems officer known as 'Dude 44 Bravo' spent nearly 50 hours badly injured and hiding alone after his jet was downed.
Pakistan shifts tone on the Houthi question
Pakistan has launched diplomatic outreach to manage ties with Saudi Arabia after stepping back from backing military action against the Houthis.
Iran seizes property of 240 over alleged Israel links
Iranian authorities have seized the property of 240 people accused of involvement with Israel and other 'hostile states,' state media reports.
Major changes coming to US student visa rules
International students planning to study in the United States will face major changes to visa rules starting from the 15th of this month, officials say.
Sheikh Sudais warns against mistake in kissing Black Stone
The imam of Masjid al-Haram has urged worshippers not to rush toward the Black Stone just before prayers end, warning it can invalidate their salah.
Yemen fighting displaces over 77,000 in a week
Nearly 3,000 people were killed or wounded in a single week of intense fighting across Yemen's various front lines, the World Health Organization says.
Hormuz blockade plunges Arab economies into crisis
Gulf Arab countries are facing major economic risk after shipping through the Strait of Hormuz came to a halt amid the ongoing regional conflict.
Rahul mocks BRICS dinner, says 80% of Indians eat meat
A vegetarian dinner menu served to heads of state and dignitaries at the BRICS summit has sparked fresh controversy in Indian politics this week.
Imran Khan's former wife Jemima marries again
Jemima Goldsmith, former wife of Pakistan's ex-prime minister Imran Khan, has married for the second time, British media reported on Monday.
Missing Java Sea ferry with 243 aboard located
A missing passenger ferry carrying 243 people has been located in Indonesia's Java Sea, with rescuers so far pulling 102 survivors from the water.
Why does Putin travel with two identical planes?
Russian President Vladimir Putin is currently in New Delhi, India, to attend the BRICS summit, arriving there with an unusual travel arrangement.
BRICS summit condemns one-sided sanctions, extra tariffs
Some of the world's most powerful leaders gathered around a huge round table in Delhi this weekend for the 18th BRICS summit this September.
Boat carrying 25 migrants sinks off Greece
A boat carrying asylum seekers has sunk near the Greek island of Crete, killing one person, with 25 others still missing, the coast guard says.
Will a woman lead the United Nations next?
The process to select a new UN secretary-general has begun as current chief Antonio Guterres nears the end of his term in office this year, officials say.
Israel threatens to strip citizenship over Gaza film
Israel's culture minister has threatened to revoke the citizenship of filmmakers behind 'Naja,' a documentary on Israel's 'genocide' in Gaza.
Muslims will fall behind without AI: Malaysian PM
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called on the Muslim community to keep pace with artificial intelligence and modern technology today.
North Korea tests integrated weapons system
North Korea has conducted a joint live-fire drill combining missiles, artillery and drones, claiming it demonstrated the systems' destructive power.
Cambodia, Thailand face off in court over sea boundary
Cambodia and Thailand are set to face an international tribunal in Singapore this week to resolve their long-running maritime boundary dispute.
How the war has changed Palestinian men's lives
Israel's war in Gaza has done more than cost Palestinian men their homes, livelihoods and loved ones — it has reshaped their very sense of self.
US must end its support for Gaza offensive: Tlaib
US Democratic congresswoman Rashida Tlaib has strongly demanded an end to all forms of American support for Israel's military operations in Gaza.
Saudi Arabia's crown prince camel festival dazzles
Camels worth an estimated 270 to 492 million riyals, or 72 to 131 million dollars, competed in the final round of Saudi Arabia's camel festival.
UN denies plan to hand Gaza education to UNESCO
The United Nations has said there is no plan to transfer the Gaza Strip's education system from UNRWA to UNESCO, denying recent reports directly.
Houthi rebels seize control of more Red Sea islands
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels have seized control of several more strategic islands in the southern Red Sea, tightening their grip further.
472 held in Malaysia, including Bangladeshis
Malaysia's immigration department detained 472 illegal migrants in a large-scale raid in the Lebuh Pudu area of Kuala Lumpur, officials said.
Kolkata bars beards for Muslim police officers
West Bengal's BJP-led government has imposed one restriction after another on the state's Muslims, most recently barring beards for police officers.
Oman postpones Iran-Gulf states meeting on Hormuz
Oman postponed at the last minute a regional meeting between Iran and Gulf states on opening a new shipping lane through the Strait of Hormuz.
Security Council paralysed but UN hasn't collapsed: Guterres
The UN Security Council has become paralysed as global powers still fail to recognise the limits of their own power, says Secretary-General Guterres.
Barefoot for 6,805km: an ultra-walker's new world record
Ireland's Eamon Keaveney walked 6,805 kilometres barefoot over 369 days, enduring bleeding feet and infections to smash his own world record.
Three Kashmiri leaders meet Iran's president in Delhi
Three Kashmiri leaders held a meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Delhi, where he arrived for the BRICS summit this week, officials said.
Indonesia ferry sinks with 243 aboard, 140 still missing
A passenger ferry sank in Indonesia's Java Sea, killing one of the 103 people rescued so far, with 140 passengers still missing, officials said.
250 Israelis pray at Al-Aqsa, breaking restrictions
Around 250 Israeli settlers stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem, carrying out prayers in breach of longstanding rules.
Anwar Ibrahim charms BRICS dinner with Kishore Kumar hit
Malaysia's prime minister surprised guests at a BRICS summit dinner in New Delhi by singing a popular 1965 Kishore Kumar Hindi film song today.
364 Bangladeshis detained in Malaysia sweep
Malaysian authorities detained 472 foreigners, including 364 Bangladeshis, during a mega enforcement raid in Kuala Lumpur's Chow Kit area on Sunday.
West Bengal shuts 252 madrasas, notices 100 more
India's West Bengal government has taken major action against unapproved madrasas, ordering 252 shut after an initial verification drive found them.
US becomes Bangladesh's second-largest trade partner
The United States has overtaken India to become Bangladesh's second-largest trade partner, driven by a sharp rise in US imports this year, data shows.
Strait of Hormuz will not reopen anytime soon
Iran and Oman have reached an understanding forming the basis for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, but the strategic waterway will not open yet.
War, genocide can never be accepted, says Irish leader
Ireland's president told Donald Trump that war and genocide can never be treated as normal events, condemning conflict and violence worldwide.
Iran challenges Trump's claim over Hormuz Strait
Iran's Revolutionary Guard navy has warned it will respond if any US warship comes within 100 kilometres of the Strait of Hormuz, officials said.
Iran signals it could quit nuclear treaty
Iran says withdrawing from the nuclear non-proliferation treaty and revisiting its nuclear policy is now entirely possible amid rising US tensions.
Israeli companies quietly expand presence in Indonesia
Israeli firms are increasingly active in Indonesia, using local talent and marketing networks despite the country's non-recognition of Israel.
Houthi pressure sets a war trap for Saudi Arabia
Renewed conflict with Houthi forces has put Saudi Arabia in a difficult position, no longer confined to Yemen's own battlefield alone today.
China, India differ on how to frame border issue
Separate statements from India and China after Saturday's Modi-Xi meeting reveal differing views on how border tensions relate to broader ties.
Trump's childhood home in New York sells for $1.93m
President Donald Trump's childhood home in Queens, New York, has sold for 1.93 million dollars, or roughly 238.2 million taka, property records show.
Saudi Arabia deports over 12,000 expats in a week
Saudi Arabia detained 14,796 people in a week over residency, labour and border law violations, with 12,057 expats subsequently deported this month.
Yemen's brave people will surely triumph: Ghalibaf
Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says Yemen's brave people will certainly triumph by the will of Almighty Allah, he declared.
Iran celebrates as Houthis seize Yemen's Mokha port
Houthi rebels have captured the Red Sea port city of Mokha in Yemen, sparking widespread celebration in Iran's political and media circles today.