Iran rejects claims of direct talks with US

Bangladesh calls for global unity to combat racial discrimination

Trump warns NATO, presses China to help reopen Strait of Hormuz

Myanmar parliament reconvenes under strong military influence

‘One Battle After Another’ wins best picture at Oscars

THE WORLD IN BRIEF

UN expert says world has given Israel ‘licence to torture Palestinians’

A United Nations expert says the world has given Israel a licence to torture Palestinians, with life in the occupied Palestinian territory “a continuum of physical and mental suffering”.

US says over 9,000 targets hit in Iran as operation continues

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Monday said it has struck more than 9,000 targets inside Iran, including dozens of naval vessels, as part of an ongoing operation, which began last month.

Death toll in Colombian military plane crash rises to 66

At least 66 people were killed Monday when a Colombian military plane carrying 125 people crashed in the south of the country, according to local media.

North Korea’s nuclear status irreversible: Kim

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country would permanently strengthen its nuclear forces and treat South Korea as its most hostile state, as he set out policy priorities in a speech to parliament, state media KCNA reported on Tuesday.

SOUTH ASIA

Bangladesh calls for global unity to combat racial discrimination

Bangladesh

Pakistan strikes Afghan base after drone attacks

Pakistan

Chinese vice foreign minister to visit Dhaka next month

Bangladesh

India supports democratic, stable and inclusive Bangladesh, says its envoy

Bangladesh

Rapper-turned-politician Balen Shah poised to become Nepal’s next PM

Nepal

US assistant secretary begins two-day Dhaka visit with talks at foreign ministry

Bangladesh

Nepal votes in 1st elections since Gen Z protests ousted Oli government

Nepal

UK seeks closer ties with Bangladesh’s new government

Bangladesh

OPINION

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Bangladesh’s Careful Diplomacy in the India-Pakistan Crisis

India’s transshipment cancellation: Steps towards ending Dhaka’s economic reliance?

The challenges and prospects of foreign investment in Bangladesh

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