The early resistance in East Pakistan centred on the fight to preserve Bangla language identity, gradually evolving into a broader struggle for political dignity and recognition.
As anti-immigration protests continue to flare around asylum accommodation sites and Britain's political class promises "control" and lower numbers, a new white paper launched in London is pushing back.
Shafiqur Rahman, the Ameer (chief) of Bangladesh JamaateIslami (JI), is at the centre of a national controversy ahead of the country's general election on February 12. The reason? A series of remarks against women.
Pakistan Air Force (PAF) appears to be in the early phases of reconstructing or repairing the extensive damage to a hangar at its Bholari airbase.
President Donald Trump plans to convene the first meeting of his Board of Peace this month in Washington to raise money for the reconstruction of Gaza.
Jeffrey Epstein, the wealthy financier, died in a New York jail cell in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex-trafficking charges.
Bangladesh General Election 2026: Over a year-and-a-half ago, Bangladeshi students took to the streets over job quotas in the public sector. What began as campus protests quickly spread across the country and turned into a movement
During a frenzied attack in a medical university's dormitory that housed foreign students in Russia, the 15-year-old attacker shouted nationalist slogans about the Holocaust, a local news media report claimed.
Savannah Guthrie told the potential kidnappers of her mother Nancy Guthrie on Saturday that the family is prepared to pay for her safe return, as the frantic search for the 84-year-old Arizona resident has entered a seventh day.
Washington Post publisher and CEO Will Lewis is leaving the newspaper, it announced on Saturday after carrying out widespread layoffs this week.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced that an Indian Consulate will also be opened soon in Malaysia, bringing the two nations even closer.
He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006 for his efforts to combat poverty and promote economic and social development from the grassroots.
Four Indian students were among several people who were injured in an attack in Russia's Ufa, the Indian embassy in Moscow said in a post on X.
US-Venezuela Conflict Highlights: Unidentified drones flew over the Miraflores palace in central Caracas and security forces opened fire in response around 8 pm (0000 GMT), the source said.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to meet U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday in Washington, where they will discuss negotiations with Iran, Netanyahu's office said on Saturday.
Former French culture minister Jack Lang offered his resignation Saturday from his role as head of a prestigious Paris cultural centre over his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, in a letter to the foreign minister seen by AFP.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday underscored the depth of India-Malaysia ties, saying that India's success is intrinsically linked with Malaysia's success and, in turn, Asia's success.
China conducted secret nuclear explosive tests using a method to decrease the effectiveness of seismic monitoring, US Under Secretary of State Thomas G DiNanno said.
At least six persons, including an Indian, and two police officers were injured in a stabbing attack on Saturday in a sports hall of foreign students' hostel at a university in Russia's Bashkortostan Republic.
A drone attack by a notorious paramilitary group hit a vehicle carrying displaced families in central Sudan Saturday, killing at least 24 people, including eight children, a doctors' group said.
Palestinian medics say several of the 54 bodies were found to be mutilated and showed extensive signs of abuse.
Somalia’s stability is essential to securing global trade corridors and regional security.
Will Lewis acknowledges 'difficult decisions' made during his rocky, two-year tenure.
Riyadh condemns RSF attacks in Kordofan, blames foreign fighters and weapons for fuelling Sudan's three-year conflict.
The negotiations reopened diplomacy, but mistrust and military pressure raise the question of how much time remains.
Follow our live build-up, toss, team news, score, photos and text commentary stream from Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.
The Palestinian civilian death toll in Gaza is far worse than Netanyahu claims.
Struggling with loneliness, people in Japan use an online chat service for mental health support and social connection.
Ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was the longest-ruling leader in the country's history.
Somali president promises to confront Israeli military presence amid reports of base plan in breakaway Somaliland.
These are the key developments from day 1,445 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
No single party is expected to secure a clear majority in Sunday's vote, raising the spectre of political instability.
Opinion polls suggest Takaichi's conservative coalition could win more than 300 of the 465 seats in the lower house.
Move comes after council tried to oust PM Fils-Aime and the US recently deployed warship to waters near Haiti’s capital.
More than 200 people have been killed in attacks, but the abducted Christians have been freed.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says discussions will remain focused on nuclear issue, not missile programme.
Elaf fund will finance projects with buy-in from Saudi investors committing $2bn for two airports in Aleppo city.
Journalist Chris Hedges speaks to Marc Lamont Hill on Trump’s first year and the future of US democracy.
Under constitution Italy cannot join because power would be wielded by one leader standing above other members.
India recover from 77-6 as captain Suryakumar Yadav hits an unbeaten 84 in 29-run World Cup win against United States.
The football game will bring as much as $630m in local economic impact to the San Francisco Bay Area.
A proposed new consensus between sports leaders across the globe about gender policy would be a first uniform criteria.
England open their 2026 T20 World Cup campaign against Nepal with points to prove on and off the field.
Cricket's global governing body hopes to persuade Pakistan to reverse decision to boycott India T20 World Cup fixtures.
Thailand's border war with Cambodia has fuelled an election campaign as nationalistic sentiments surge in the country.