LONG READ: The Post-Pax Americana Interregnum has already started
Empires tend to last about a hundred years, and true to form the Pax Americana has passed its peak. What follows is several decades of instability and lower growth as the leading countries of the world vie to fill the void. The Interregnum has started. The Chinese, Dutch, Portugese and B»»»
Bangladesh cricket board urges probe after player alleges police assault
Dhaka: Bangladesh's cricket board called on Saturday for authorities to thoroughly investigate and take action after a Test player said he was assaulted by police. Nayeem Hasan, an off-spinner who has played 14 Tests, said he was stopped by police in the city of Chattogram and physically abused as »»»
India migrant evictions seed fear in Bangladesh border towns
JESSORE: Rice farmer Mohammad Ismail Hossain fears violence could blight his quiet fields in southwestern Bangladesh, on the front line of a growing Indian push to expel undocumented migrants. The countries share a porous 4,096-kilometer (2,500-mile) border, with communities on either side often so»»»
Kyrgyzstan’s schoolchildren win 13 medals at Mathematics Olympiad in Uzbekistan - | 24.KG
Schoolchildren from Kyrgyzstan won 13 medals at the Al-Khwarizmi International Olympiad in Mathematics and Informatics, held at the Renaissance Health Center in Tashkent region of Uzbekistan. According to the Ministry of Education, 219 schoolchildren from 16 countries (Malaysia, Mongolia, Kyrgyzsta»»»
Rana back in Bangladesh T20 squad for Australia series
DHAKA: Bangladesh speedster Nahid Rana has been recalled to the T20 squad for a three-match home series against Australia after a nearly year-long absence, selectors announced Thursday. The 23-year-old Rana, who played his only T20 international against the UAE in May 2025, has been impressive in o»»»
An opportunity exists to inspire young women cricketers at the 2026 T20 World Cup
On a blustery but thankfully dry Sunday, June 7, the 12 captains of teams in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2026 assembled on Waterloo Bridge, London. The event was termed a carnival and was followed by a press conference in a less windswept venue nearby. There, for the purpose of two consecutive questi»»»
India's many territorial disputes and their impact on its economic potential
For much of the 26 years since the beginning of the millennium, India has aimed at becoming a rising economic power by way of first becoming a service centered hub and gradually shifting towards becoming a centre of manufacturing. However, many of these ambitions have hit the wall of geop»»»
EU’s new asylum regime begins amid delays, legal risks and fears of mass detention
New EU asylum rules come into force on Friday (12 June), spanning 10 legislative files that have taken years to develop, as far-right forces gain momentum amid a wider backlash against migration. The European Commission has framed the package as a major policy achievement, despite uneven implementa»»»
Award-winning film “Kurak” barred from screening in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
A special screening of the feature film Kurak by directors Erke Dzhumakmatova and Emil Atageldiev, which was set to become the movie’s national premiere during the 4th Bishkek International Film Festival, has been canceled. According to the organizers, the reason was an official refusal by the stat»»»
Thai jobs for Myanmar refugees could show way forward for Asian nations, UN says
BANGKOK: More than 5,500 Myanmar refugees living in camps along Thailand’s border have found jobs since Bangkok eased employment curbs last year, an approach that offers a regional example, a senior UN refugee official told Reuters. The step came in response to a sharp decline in global humanitar»»»
Thai jobs for Myanmar refugees could show way forward for Asian nations, UN says
BANGKOK: More than 5,500 Myanmar refugees living in camps along Thailand’s border have found jobs since Bangkok eased employment curbs last year, an approach that offers a regional example, a senior UN refugee official told Reuters. The step came in response to a sharp decline in global humanitar»»»
Bangladesh measles outbreak sparks legal action against Yunus’ former government
DHAKA: A new legal petition has sought to hold Muhammad Yunus, head of Bangladesh’s previous administration, and members of his cabinet, accountable for the ongoing measles outbreak that has killed hundreds of children and overwhelmed the country’s health services. Since the 1990s, Bangladesh’s vac»»»
Turkish Manufacturer Bets on Egypt as Global Fashion Supply Chains Shift
Turkish apparel Şahinler Egypt manufacturer is expanding its Egyptian operations as global retailers diversify sourcing networks beyond Asia, reinforcing Egypt’s emergence as a strategic manufacturing and export hub serving Europe, North America and regional markets. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly»»»
India detains and deports 5,000 Bangladeshis
KOLKATA: India has deported nearly 5,000 Bangladeshi citizens since Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu-nationalist party swept to power in West Bengal last month, according to official statistics. Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won a sweeping victory in elections in the eastern border state »»»
QRCS’s Eid sacrifice campaign reaches over 247,000 beneficiaries in 14 nations
QNA Doha The Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS), through its Eid Al Adha Sacrifice Campaign 1447 AH, reached 247,344 beneficiaries in Qatar and 13 countries across Asia and Africa: Palestine (Gaza), Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Yemen, Sudan, Somalia, Niger, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Uganda, The Gambia, an»»»
QRCS's Eid Al-Adha Sacrifice campaign reaches over 247,000 beneficiaries in 14 Nations
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS), through its Eid Al-Adha Sacrifice Campaign 1447 AH, reached 247,344 beneficiaries in Qatar and 13 nations across Asia and Africa: Palestine/Gaza, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Yemen, Sudan, Somalia, Niger, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Uganda, The Gambia, an»»»
India’s Viral ‘Cockroach Party’ protest: Youth outrage over exam leaks, job crisis and credibility of tests
Hundreds of young students gathered in New Delhi on Saturday for the first street protest organised by the satirical "Cockroach People's Party" over alleged irregularities in recent major examinations. Protesters, some in paper cockroach masks - a reference to reported remarks by India's top judge »»»
Supporters of India's Gen Z 'cockroach' party stage first protest in New Delhi
Hundreds of mostly young Indians gathered in New Dehli on Saturday for the first street protest organised by the Cockroach Janata Party – a movement which began as an online joke but has quickly gained momentum among Indian youth disillusioned with their education, jobs and economic prospects.»»»
Twenty foreigners deported from Kyrgyzstan following raids in Issyk-Kul region - | 24.KG
At least 58 violations of migration laws were identified in issyk-Kul region during the Illegal-2026 operation. The Department of Internal Affairs of the region reported. During the raids, it was discovered that individual citizens of Bangladesh, Pakistan, China, and Uzbekistan were working in Kyrg»»»
European Union reaches initial agreement on new migration and deportation policy
Doha: The issue of migrants in the European Union has always been one of the most complex issues in election debates, both in public opinion and within European parliaments. Interest in this issue has gradually increased, transforming in recent years into one of the most prominent political files, »»»
From Hormuz to Fujairah: Why UAE is central to Gulf's 'Plan B' for oil trade
Dubai: Gulf countries are accelerating plans to move oil through routes that bypass the Strait of Hormuz, as international institutions warn that prolonged disruption to shipping through the vital waterway could threaten fuel security, economic growth and food supplies worldwide. Get updated faster»»»
No: 108, 4 June 2026, Regarding the Visit of H.E. Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, to Bangladesh
H.E. Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, will pay an official visit to Bangladesh on 5-6 June 2026.»»»
Bangladesh probe blames negligence for six newborn deaths
Dhaka: Bangladesh's health minister said six newborns who died within a few hours in the same hospital ward last week had effectively suffocated due to poor ventilation, blaming "extreme negligence" by health workers. The infants, aged between one and three days, died on May 27 in the post-delivery»»»
Five Criteria of Successful Nations - Expert
A country's success amid growing geopolitical tensions is determined by five key factors, Chairman of the Institute for Policy, Advocacy and Governance in Bangladesh Syed Munir Khasru said. "I propose five simple criteria. Can your people feed themselves? Do they have enough clean water? Is your na»»»
Delhi hotel fire: Owner drove past blaze, left out of fear, say police
NEW DELHI: The owner of a south Delhi hotel where a devastating fire killed 21 people allegedly drove past the burning building and left without stopping because he was afraid, according to investigators probing one of the capital’s deadliest hotel disasters in recent years. Police arrested hotel o»»»
Measles resurgence in Americas raises concerns before World Cup - UPI.com
A person prepares a dose of measles vaccine at a public health center in Nejapa, El Salvador, in April. The spread of the disease in the Americas has rained concerns for transmission during World Cup soccer matches. File Photo by Javier Aparicio June 3 (UPI) -- he Pan American Health Organization i»»»
Bangladesh raises electricity prices in latest Mideast war-related hike
Dhaka: Bangladesh raised electricity prices by 16 percent on Wednesday, the latest increase as the government seeks to ease pressure on state finances caused by the conflict in the Middle East. The South Asian nation of 170 million people depends heavily on imports for its energy needs. Repeated pr»»»
Death trap opposite a hospital: Questions mount after Delhi fire kills 21
A building that offered shelter to families seeking treatment and hope became the site of a devastating tragedy on Wednesday, raising urgent questions about safety standards, oversight and accountability in one of New Delhi’s busiest medical corridors. The multi-storey guest house in south Delhi’s »»»
Azerbaijan positions itself as dual-track energy hub amid global supply uncertainty
Azerbaijan is accelerating both fossil fuel and renewable energy development as it seeks to entrench its role as a reliable supplier to Europe and emerging markets, Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov said at the 31st Baku Energy Forum. The minister's remarks, delivered across several forum sessions, »»»
UN warns funding cuts could worsen Rohingya crisis in Bangladesh
DHAKA: The UN refugee agency warned on Tuesday that declining humanitarian funding could significantly worsen conditions for around 1.2 million Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, nearly nine years after they fled Myanmar, as aid groups struggle to sustain essential services. As global crises multip»»»
UAE petrol prices are lesser than rest of the world despite June increase
Dubai: UAE motorists are paying more at the pump for a fourth straight month, with petrol prices rising by nearly 8% in June. Yet despite the increase, local fuel costs remain below many major international markets as global oil prices cool from recent highs. New June fuel prices are: Super 98, Spe»»»
Kerala schoolgirl’s snakebite death puts annual risk in focus
The death of a 13-year-old schoolgirl weeks after a suspected Russell’s viper bite has renewed attention on Kerala’s recurring snakebite problem, with experts warning that the state is currently in one of its peak seasons for encounters between humans and snakes. Niya Lenin, a Class 8 student from »»»
Bangladeshi doctors brace for surge in deadly measles outbreak after Eid travel
DHAKA: Bangladesh’s deadliest outbreak of measles does not appear to be slowing despite nationwide vaccination efforts, doctors say, as they fear a new surge in infections following increased transmission during Eid Al-Adha homecoming. Since the 1990s, Bangladesh’s vaccination campaigns have been a»»»
QC thanks donors as Udhiyah project benefits over 900,000
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) has thanked donors for strong support of the Qurbani (Udhiyah) Project, implemented under its seasonal campaign ‘The Greatest Days’. With the support of benefactors, the project was carried out during Eid Al Adha in 43 countries, including Qatar, bringin»»»
Focus - Pakistan: Male contraception still taboo despite looming demographic crisis
One of Pakistan’s greatest challenges is controlling its rapidly growing population. With more than 258 million inhabitants, the country is already the fifth most populous in the world. By 2030, its population could surpass 300 million, pushing Pakistan into fourth place globally, ahead of Indonesi»»»
Migrants try to flee to Bangladesh fearing India crackdown
HAKIMPUR: Hasina Bibi clutched her hungry four-year-old daughter as she waited at an India-Bangladesh border post, trying to leave as fears grow of an Indian crackdown on undocumented migrants. She is among the hundreds of Bangladeshis who have gathered over two days at Hakimpur in India’s West Ben»»»
Meet ‘Trump’: The buffalo with blond hair spared from Eid sacrifice
A buffalo in Bangladesh nicknamed “Trump” for its distinctive blond, flowing hair has been spared from Eid Al Adha sacrifice and will instead be relocated to the country’s national zoo after gaining widespread attention online. The rare albino buffalo, weighing around 700kg, had been due for slaugh»»»
Qatar to host Group E fixtures of U20 Asian Cup qualifiers
Doha, Qatar: Qatar will take on regional rivals Saudi Arabia and Oman, along with Hong Kong in Group E of the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers following the Official Draw conducted at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, yesterday. Qatar will host all Group E matches in Doha as teams bat»»»