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Photo courtesy of Anadolu The United States lowered its travel advisory for Bangladesh from Level 3 to Level 2 on Thursday, citing improved security conditions in most parts of the country. The revised advisory now urges US citizens to exercise increased caution instead of reconsidering travel. Sergio Gor, the US special envoy to South and…
Photo courtesy of Anadolu India confirmed that 16 of its citizens, including 10 seafarers, had died in the Middle East since the US-Iran war began in late February. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs said Thursday that another 75 Indian nationals were injured during the conflict. The United Arab Emirates recorded the highest number of…
Photo courtesy of Anadolu China warned that it could retaliate unless the United States reversed restrictions on foreign-made advanced robots and connected power inverters. The Chinese Commerce Ministry said the measures unfairly targeted products and companies from China and interfered with normal trade between businesses in both countries. The US Federal Communications Commission added foreign-produced…
Photo courtesy of Anadolu The death toll from severe flooding in India’s northeastern state of Assam rose to 78 as rescue and relief operations continued in affected communities, officials said. The Assam State Disaster Management Authority said it continued to monitor conditions across the state while emergency teams assisted displaced residents. Officials said floodwaters had…
Photo courtesy of Anadolu The death toll from the powerful earthquake that struck Kumamoto prefecture in southwestern Japan rose to 30 on Thursday as rescue teams continued searching damaged buildings. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the count included cases that authorities were still reviewing to determine whether the deaths were directly caused by Tuesday’s earthquake….
Photo courtesy of Anadolu China launched a new group of communication technology test satellites into orbit on Thursday, according to state media. The satellites lifted off at 9 a.m. aboard a modified Long March-6 rocket from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in Shanxi province. The payloads successfully entered their designated orbits following the launch, Xinhua…
Photo courtesy of Anadolu Australia’s online safety regulator has taken legal action against Telegram, accusing the messaging platform of failing to promptly remove terrorist and mass shooting videos reported by users. The eSafety Commissioner said the case followed a year-long investigation into Telegram’s compliance with the country’s Online Safety Act, which carries penalties of up…
Photo courtesy of Anadolu At least nine police officers were killed after armed attackers stormed a security checkpoint in northwestern Pakistan, authorities said on Thursday. The assault took place Wednesday night in Hangu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, near the country’s border with Afghanistan. Police said 28 officers were also wounded during the exchange of…
Photo courtesy of Anadolu Chinese President Xi Jinping received Slovak President Peter Pellegrini in Beijing on Tuesday as the visiting leader began a three-day state visit to China. China’s state-run Xinhua News Agency reported that an official welcome ceremony was held before the two leaders proceeded with their scheduled engagements. Pellegrini arrived in Beijing on…
Photo courtesy of Anadolu. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in the United States on Tuesday ahead of talks with President Donald Trump focused on defense and strategic cooperation. In a post on X, Zelenskyy said he would meet Trump, members of his administration and individuals who could help strengthen Ukraine’s defenses. He identified anti-ballistic missile…