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Sep

By The Press Editor

World

Bangladesh ‘wants to reset ties with India’, says relationship under Sheikh Hasina was ‘uncomfortable’

Dhaka: Bangladesh said it wants to 'reset' its relationship with India and build a new bilateral engagement based on mutual interests, describing ties during the tenure of deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina as 'uncomfortable'. State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir made the remarks on Sunday, two days after Bangladesh said Prime Minister Tarique Rahman would not participate in the BRICS Summit hosted by India as he was not invited to the event, with the invitation instead extended to the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) chair. The two-day BRICS Summit concluded in New Delhi on…

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13

Sep

By The Press Editor

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’13 Indians rescued’: Govt condemns attack on vessel off Oman coast, calls for de-escalation in West Asia

Calling for an immediate de-escalation in West Asia, India on Sunday condemned the attack on a merchant vessel off the coast of Oman and said the ship had 14 Indians onboard, of which 13 have been rescued so far, while adding that a search operation remains underway for the missing national. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the Indian Embassy in Oman is closely monitoring the situation, and remains in touch with local authorities and proactively coordinating with them for the rescue operation. It also thanked the Omani authorities for assisting the rescued Indian nationals. "We…

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13

Sep

By The Press Editor

World

‘Causing a diesel shortage’: Trump lambasts Zelenskyy for targeting Russia’s refineries and ‘hurting’ others

US President Donald Trump on Sunday hit out at his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy for targeting Russian oil refineries, as it is "hurting" other countries and causing shortages of crude. This marks one of the rare occasions when Trump has openly criticised Zelenskyy, while the war in Europe has entered its fifth year. Trump, who is in on a two-day visit to Ireland, said Zelenskyy needs to "stop knocking out diesel fuel" in Russia because that has caused a shortage across the world. Although Trump also justified his actions against Iran and said the Ukraine war is also responsible for…

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13

Sep

By The Press Editor

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Donald Trump dismisses critics, warns US could lose race to China: ‘Whoever wins AI, wins’

President Donald Trump on Sunday downplayed the concerns over artificial intelligence after critics called for slowing down their development and said the United States (US) would lose to China in the AI race by doing so. Describing the critics as 'negative forces', the 80-year-old Republican leader said they are raising the issues that will never happen. Trump, a two-time US President, made the remarks while speaking to reporters at his golf club in Ireland's Doonbeg. "Well I say this, we’re leading China on AI. We’re the most sophisticated country in the world and frankly I want to keep it that way,…

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13

Sep

By The Press Editor

World

UK heading for a breakup? Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland leaders to meet over independence referendums

London: Is UK heading for a breakup? The leaders from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will meet on Monday to discuss independence referendums. The leaders are set to meet in Wales' Cardiff to sign a joint declaration for their push for independence in a democratic manner, as reported by The Telegraph. UK PM Andy Burnham recently indicated for a Scottish independence referendum if there were a "clear consensus" for one.  US President Trump on Irish independence  US President Donald Trump earlier weighed its support for an united Ireland. Trump told reporters that he would love to see an united Ireland after…

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13

Sep

By The Press Editor

World

Ready to ‘turn the page’: Iran President hints at resetting ties with UAE amid war with US

Iran's President Dr Massoud Pezeshkian said on Sunday that his country wants to "turn the page" with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). His remarks are significant as the relationship between Tehran and Abu Dhabi had deteriorated following the beginning of the conflict in Middle East earlier this year. "For the first time since the war and the incidents that occurred in the Persian Gulf, we had a constructive exchange with the crown prince of Abu Dhabi," Pezeshkian said, a day after his meeting with UAE Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on sidelines of the 18th…

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13

Sep

By The Press Editor

World

PM Modi, China’s Xi offered to mediate between Russia, Ukraine amid stalled talks: Kremlin

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and China's President Xi Jinping have offered to mediate talks between Russia and Ukraine, seeking to resolve the conflict between the countries that started in February 2022, said the Kremlin on Sunday. The offer by Modi and Xi was made during their bilateral talks with President Vladimir Putin on sidelines of the BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Putin, who was on a three-day visit to India that began Friday, welcomed their readiness, and provided Modi and Xi a detailed information about the conflict with Ukraine, said Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov, while adding…

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13

Sep

By The Press Editor

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Iran, Oman agree on new entry, exit routes for Strait of Hormuz amid West Asia tensions: Report

Tehran: Iran and Oman have agreed on details of new entry and exit routes for the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian officials said on Saturday, amid heightened tensions in West Asia and growing international attention on the strategically vital waterway. The two countries reached an understanding on the new routes following consultations, with the details set to be presented to Gulf countries at a regional meeting in Muscat on Monday, ANI reported, citing Xinhua News.  The development comes as the Strait of Hormuz remains a key focus amid escalating regional tensions. Iran-Oman understanding does not mean reopening of Hormuz Citing a…

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13

Sep

By The Press Editor

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One killed, three injured after Iranian commercial ship struck near Strait of Hormuz

Tehran: A person was killed, and three others were injured after an Iranian commercial ship was struck off Qeshm Island near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday (September 13), local Iranian authorities said, as Tehran and Washington clash over the strategic waterway. "A merchant vessel was struck around 5:00 am (0130 GMT) this morning off the coasts of Hengam and Qeshm islands. One person was killed, and three others were injured," Qeshm city governor Amir Teymouri said, according to state TV, without specifying the origin of the strike. Separately, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said a vessel was…

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13

Sep

By The Press Editor

World

Indonesia ship carrying 240 people loses contact in Java Sea, search operation underway

Jakarta: A passenger ship carrying around 240 people has lost contact in the Java Sea while travelling from Indonesia's East Java province to South Kalimantan on Borneo island. A search and rescue operation has been launched to locate the vessel and the people on board. The incident came to light after the ship, which was travelling from Surabaya to Banjarmasin, suddenly went out of contact while sailing through the Java Sea. Authorities have begun a search operation and a rescue vessel has been sent towards the ship's last known location. Ship lost contact after bad weather According to officials, the…

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