2023

The world for the first time today approved a call to transition away from fossil fuels as UN negotiations in Dubai tackled the top culprit behind climate change, but at-risk countries said far more action was needed. After 13 days of…

A Pakistani court yesterday indicted former prime minister Imran Khan on charges of leaking state secrets, several media channels reported, delivering a fresh blow to the jailed leader's chances of contesting next year's federal elections.…

The head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees warned Wednesday that the people of Gaza were "running out of time and options" as Israel's war against Hamas grinds on. "They face bombardment, deprivation and disease in an…

Martyred Intellectuals Day was observed yesterday to commemorate the intellectuals who were killed by Pakistani occupation forces and their local collaborators right before the end of the Liberation War. President Mohammed Shahabuddin…

Pro-government news outlets and influencers in Bangladesh have in recent months promoted AI-generated disinformation created with cheap tools offered by start-ups, according to a report by Financial Times. As concerns about…

Rishi Sunak narrowly avoided a major rebellion by rightwing Conservative MPs after they abstained on his controversial Rwanda bill but the prime minister faces further peril in the new year. In a blow to Sunak’s authority, more than…

Kate Micucci, known for portraying Lucy on "The Big Bang Theory" for three seasons, disclosed her lung cancer diagnosis on TikTok last week. She shared that she is recovering successfully from surgery following the unexpected diagnosis.…

The curtain closed on Kolkata International Film Festival yesterday after an eight-day run that began on December 5. The final day was graced by the presences of Bollywood star Aditi Rao Hydari and director Sudhir Mishra on stage, along…

Bangladesh will take on New Zealand XI in their lone practice match of the New Zealand tour on Thursday, in what will be their only chance to get in some match practice ahead of a testing series against the Kiwis. The match will be held…

Paris Saint-Germain and Porto qualified for the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday as Newcastle bowed out of Europe after losing 2-1 at home to AC Milan. PSG drew 1-1 away to Group F winners Borussia Dortmund to go through as…