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Pope Francis dies at 88

Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, the Vatican announced, bringing to a close a 12-year papacy that left a lasting mark on the Catholic Church and the world. Elected in March 2013 following the historic resignation of Pope Benedict XVI, Francis was widely regarded as a reformer with a deep commitment to humility, compassion, and social justice. Pope Francis had recently been...

Donald Trump may cancel US Postal electric mail truck contract

Donald Trump’s transition team is reportedly considering canceling the United States Postal Service’s (USPS) contracts to electrify its delivery fleet. This potential move, according to three sources familiar with the matter, is part of a broader agenda targeting the growth of electric vehicles (EVs) in the U.S. The USPS electrification initiative, a key component of the Biden administration’s push to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, involves...
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Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami leader backs crimes against humanity trial for ex-PM

Bangladesh's top religious party politician says he supports the extradition of ousted premier Sheikh Hasina to face trial for crimes against humanity in the...

Donald Trump returns to site of first assassination attempt with Elon Musk

With the highly-anticipated US presidential elections less than a month away, Republican candidate Donald Trump returned to his assassination attempt site as he addressed...

US voters worry about lying politicians more than AI misinformation

As a bitterly contested US election campaign enters its final stretch, misinformation researchers have raised the alarm over threats posed by AI and foreign...

Bangladesh recalls five envoys in major diplomatic reshuffle

Bangladesh's interim government has recalled five envoys, including the ambassador to neighbouring India, in a major diplomatic reshuffle, a foreign ministry official said on...

Ex-US president Jimmy Carter to mark 100th birthday with military flyover

Former United States president Jimmy Carter became the only American president to ever reach the centennial mark as he celebrated his 100th birthday on...

At least 33 dead as Helene cuts destructive path through southeastern US

Tropical Storm Helene brought life-threatening flooding to the Carolinas on Friday after leaving widespread destruction as a major hurricane in Florida and Georgia overnight...

Rohingya in Bangladesh hope for renewed attention after Hasina’s ouster

Rohingya refugees have endured years of misery and violence in Bangladesh but last month's overthrow of Sheikh Hasina, the country's autocratic ex-premier, has given...

Iran ready to end nuclear standoff with West

Iran is ready to end its nuclear standoff with the West, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, while...

Lebanon says Israeli airstrikes killed at least 492

Israel’s military said it launched airstrikes against Hezbollah sites in Lebanon yesterday, which Lebanese authorities said had killed 492 people and sent tens of...

Pact for the Future could prevent world from heading off the rails

United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says the Pact for the Future opens pathways to new possibilities and opportunities. UN member states have adopted...

Kamala Harris presses for 2nd debate as Donald Trump opts out citing early voting concerns

United States Vice President Kamala Harris is pushing for a new debate next month as the November 5 election nears, while former president Donald...

10 killed, several injured in Iran bus crash

At least 10 people were killed and dozens injured when a bus crashed in central Iran, official media reported on Tuesday. The bus overturned...