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He said recent trade arrangements would boost US coal exports and reinforce the country’s position as a leading energy supplier. Washington: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday described what he called a major trade breakthrough with India, saying the agreement would significantly increase American coal exports as part of the country’s expanding energy reach. Speaking at the “Champion of Coal” event, Trump highlighted the India deal as a key example of what he portrayed as the United States’ growing strength in global energy markets. He said recent trade arrangements would boost US coal exports and reinforce the country’s position…

Officials say the incidents show that IS continues efforts to weaken Syria’s new leadership. The report warns that the group is taking advantage of security gaps and political uncertainty across the country. Damascus: Syria’s president and two senior ministers were the targets of five attempted assassinations last year, according to a new United Nations report warning that Islamic State (IS) militants remain a serious threat in the country. The document, presented by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and prepared by the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism, states that President Ahmad al-Sharaa was the main target. The attempts reportedly took place in northern…

Bangladesh Election 2026: Bangladesh will hold its crucial parliamentary elections on Thursday, 18 months after an interim government took charge following the collapse of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's 15-year-old regime in massive nationwide protests. Dhaka: Bangladesh is all set to hold its 13th parliamentary elections on Thursday (February 12), amid elaborate  security arrangements, nearly 18 months after an interim government assumed charge following the fall of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's 15-year rule during massive nationwide protests. The 13th Parliamentary elections are being held simultaneously along with a referendum on a complex 84-point reform package. BNP vs Jamaat-led alliance The polls…