A man in the US state of Texas shot and wounded seven police officers at an apartment where he had barricaded himself inside, before later being found dead by SWAT members, authorities said yesterday.

The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor yesterday said he was seeking arrest warrants against senior Taliban leaders in Afghanistan over the persecution of women, a crime against humanity.

Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan called off reconciliatory talks with the government yesterday, a week after a court handed him a 14-year jail term on graft charges, his party’s chairman ...

More than 250 schools in Bangkok were closed yesterday due to pollution, authorities said, as officials urged people to work from home and restricted heavy vehicles in the city.

A former South Korean defence minister charged with insurrection for his role in a short-lived martial law attempt told a court yesterday that he wanted a broader military deployment but was overruled ...

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday the US under President Donald Trump remained committed to the Philippines’ defense, as tensions simmer with Beijing in the South China Sea.

Denmark’s IFU will invest $12.5 million in pharmacy chain AKS Khan Pharmaceuticals for the expansion of the latter’s network, targeting to cater to 8 million patients annually within three years.

The government has decided to issue Tk 3,000 crore worth of sukuk, a Shariah-compliant bond, in March to fund the construction of bridges to connect rural roads.

During a job interview, Hassan, an MBA graduate, confidently highlighted his unique strengths as being his versatile skills and strategic thinking. However, when asked about specific skills like ...

The World Bank (WB) will provide Bangladesh with an additional $30 million to help the country build up its power transmission network in eastern regions.

Around 2,500 to 3,000 hectares of cultivable land are converted and used for non-agricultural purposes every year in Bangladesh, raising serious concerns about future food security, according to ...

In addition to its lush tea gardens and the breathtaking view of the majestic Kanchenjunga, blooming tulips have emerged as another jewel in Panchagarh’s winter landscape -- but only as a tourist ...