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I will return to Bangladesh in Dec, not afraid: Sheikh Hasina

Sheikh Hasina vows Bangladesh return, says she fears nothing

August 6, 2026 / News, Current Affairs, international news, International Relations / / Leave a Comment

Sheikh Hasina vows Bangladesh return, says she fears nothing Sheikh Hasina said her return is about restoring Bangladesh’s development, secular values and prosperity, not regaining political power. New Delhi: In her first public media interaction since fleeing to India, former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina has declared she is determined to return home in December, […]

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Iran agrees with Oman on Hormuz commercial shipping route

Iran, Oman agree on Hormuz commercial shipping route

August 6, 2026 / News, Current Affairs, international news, International Relations / / Leave a Comment

Iran, Oman agree on Hormuz commercial shipping route Iran and Oman have held consultations over the past two months, paving the way for an agreement on a proposed commercial shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran: In a rare sign of diplomatic movement amid escalating regional tensions, Iran and Oman have made significant progress

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Man arrested with ammo while monitoring Trump fundraiser

Man arrested with ammunition near Trump fundraiser event

August 5, 2026 / News, Crime, international news, International Relations / / Leave a Comment

Man arrested with ammunition near Trump fundraiser event Authorities said the man filmed the event and carried a loaded 16-round magazine with ammunition in his pocket during arrest. Rancho Palos Verdes (US): A 38-year-old man was arrested near President Donald Trump’s golf course in Rancho Palos Verdes after authorities found him carrying ammunition while a

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Qatar says mediation advances toward ending US-Iran conflict

Qatar says mediation advances toward ending US-Iran conflict

August 5, 2026 / News, Current Affairs, international news, International Relations / / Leave a Comment

Qatar says mediation advances toward ending US-Iran conflict DUBAI/WASHINGTON, Aug 4 (Reuters) — Qatar said on Tuesday mediators were making progress in efforts to end the U.S.-Iran war, driving oil prices lower, although Tehran has denied President Donald Trump’s assertion that talks are already under way. Benchmark Brent crude fell more than 5% after the

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Iran, Oman working on plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Iran, Oman work to reopen Strait of Hormuz

August 5, 2026 / News, Current Affairs, international news, International Relations / / Leave a Comment

Iran, Oman work to reopen Strait of Hormuz The proposed plan routes ships into the Persian Gulf through Iranian waters and out via Omani-controlled waters to ease tensions. Cairo: Iran and Oman are inching toward a deal to reopen the disputed Strait of Hormuz and potentially help bring an end to the war. Elsewhere, a

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Meta tells parliamentary panel ready to apologise over PM video

Meta offers apology to parliamentary panel over PM video

August 4, 2026 / News, Current Affairs, Events, Indian Politics, international news, International Relations, IT Jobs, Politics, Public, Social Issues / / Leave a Comment

Meta offers apology to parliamentary panel over PM video New Delhi: Social media giant Meta has told a parliamentary committee that it is ready to apologise for the brief restriction of a post by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Facebook, even as several members demanded legal action and clear accountability. The exchange came during a

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25 US states move court against Trump’s tariffs on India, others

25 US states challenge Trump tariffs on India, others

August 4, 2026 / News, Current Affairs, international news, International Relations, Politics, Public / / Leave a Comment

25 US states challenge Trump tariffs on India, others The states argue the tariffs, covering countries responsible for 99.4% of US imports, exceed executive authority and risk significant economic consequences nationwide. Washington: A coalition of 25 Democratic-led US states has challenged President Donald Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on 60 economies, including India. The states

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Board of Peace envoy meets Netanyahu on Gaza disarmament

Peace envoy meets Netanyahu over Gaza disarmament efforts

August 4, 2026 / News, international news, International Relations, Local News / / Leave a Comment

Peace envoy meets Netanyahu over Gaza disarmament efforts Hamas said it and other Palestinian factions remain committed to implementing the agreed second phase of the ceasefire agreement. Jerusalem: The Board of Peace official overseeing Gaza’s postwar transition met on Monday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to a statement, in part to discuss a

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Iran talks ‘last chance’ to avert US strike escalation: Trump

Trump calls Iran talks last chance to avoid US escalation

August 4, 2026 / News, Current Affairs, international news, International Relations / / Leave a Comment

Trump calls Iran talks last chance to avoid US escalation Trump said the outcome of the Iran negotiations would likely become clear today or tomorrow, signaling a crucial diplomatic moment. Washington: US President Donald Trump has played this hand before during the five-month-old Iran war, but this time, he insists it is different. Trump, speaking

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Trump announces fresh Iran talks amid Gulf mediation efforts

Trump announces fresh Iran talks amid Gulf mediation efforts renewed

August 3, 2026 / News, Current Affairs, international news, International Relations / / Leave a Comment

Trump announces fresh Iran talks amid Gulf mediation efforts renewed Pakistan, Qatar, UAE, Türkiye and others urged the US and Iran to de-escalate tensions and prevent further conflict. The Fragile Pause: The cancellation of US strikes is not a peace treaty; it is a temporary suspension of violence, contingent on rapid diplomatic progress. The deal

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