The crash happened after the driver lost control around 5 a.m. at Soratoil area in Tangail district
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"For your safety, you must evacuate your homes immediately and move at least 1,000 metres away from these towns and villages to open areas," said IDF.
A local fire department official said ‘around 20 people were injured’ after the report of a ‘smell’
Myanmar's ongoing conflict was sparked in 2021, when the military staged a coup that ousted the democratically-elected civilian government led by Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi
Four people were rescued from the site
As ceasefire talks continue, Lebanon’s leadership has rejected any long-term Israeli military presence in the south, calling full withdrawal as non negotiable
Ugandan health officials report two new Ebola cases, raising total infections to seven amid an ongoing outbreak linked to Congo
Iran’s remarks come amis growing international concern over Iran’s tightening control over maritime transit through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz
Diplomatic efforts between Iran and the United States appear to be advancing, but disputes over sanctions, maritime control and Iran’s nuclear programme continue to complicate negotiations
In his first encyclical, a sort of manifesto, U.S.-born Leo focused mainly on the rise of artificial intelligence but also returned to an anti-war message that has caused tensions with Washington
“We are urgently scaling up operations, but at the moment the epidemic is outpacing us,” WHO chief Mr. Tedros said; he urged countries bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo — the epicentre of the outbreak — to take immediate action
Pakistan’s government and military have not released an official death count from the attack, which was the latest in a series of strikes on trains, security forces and infrastructure
“After all the work done by the United States to try and pull this very complex puzzle together, it should be mandatory that all of these Countries, at a minimum, simultaneously, sign onto the Abraham Accords”
From crucial U.S.-Iran talks and another sharp fuel price hike to the Padma Awards 2026, the Thoothukudi sexual assault case verdict - here are the top stories of the day.
Mr. Sharif appreciated China’s support for Pakistan in mediating the U.S.-Iran negotiations, noting that President Xi’s four propositions on the West Asia situation offer guidance for achieving peace
Foreign Ministers of Australia, India, Japan, U.S. to hold talks on Tuesday (May 26, 2026) morning
The Bench, comprising Justice Mahesh Sharma Paudel and Nityananda Pandey, while hearing the plea filed by the couple, questioned the issuing of an arrest warrant by the Kathmandu District Court
Past Popes have apologised for Christians' involvement in the trans-Atlantic slave trade. But no Pope has ever publicly acknowledged, much less apologised for, the role that past popes themselves played in giving European sovereigns explicit authority to subjugate and enslave “infidels.”
In a message published by a delegation of lawmakers from the pro-Kurdish DEM party, who visited him on Imrali prison island on May 24, Mr. Ocalan said prolonging the peace process would only "generate risk"
Russia launched scores of drones and missiles at Ukraine over the weekend, killing four people, wounding dozens and causing damage across the Ukrainian capital
The 56-year-old has not appeared publicly since he was named as Iran's supreme leader on March 8, issuing only written statements, fuelling speculation about his health
Medics said the Israeli airstrike on a tent encampment of displaced families in the Mawasi area of Khan Younis, in the south of the enclave, had killed six-year-old Mennatallah Abu Libda and a 31-year-old woman, Hanan Mahmoud
Israeli finance minister Bezalel Smotrich, leader of a small far-right party in Mr. Netanyahu’s cabinet, has frequently made comments that go beyond official Israeli policy, including that Israel must annex southern Lebanon and Gaza
Crews were preparing for a possible spill by looking for ways to dike, dam and divert the liquid into a holding area at the commercial site
Leftist politician Ivan Cepeda, 63, was a narrow front-runner in the final poll before the May 31 vote; the poll, however, predicted he would lose the June runoff against either of his right-wing rivals
U.S. Secretary of State underlines strategic alliance with India, calls Iran the ‘world’s leading sponsor of terrorism’, says Tehran has been holding civilian vessels hostage; S. Jaishankar calls for ‘safe and unimpeded maritime commerce’
Two workers pinned beneath the wreckage were found alive after the nine-storey structure gave way on May 24, hitting a nearby hotel and killing a Malaysian guest
Toshifumi Suzuki pioneered the use of data to tailor inventory and built a business model centred on ready-to-eat meals and rapid inventory turnover, helping transform convenience stores into a cornerstone of Japan’s retail landscape
How has Hainan’s FTP changed tariffs and trade rules? Why is the FTP attracting new enterprises? What benefits are businesses gaining? How are the duty-free system and visa-free policy boosting tourism and consumption? What strategic role does FTP play in China’s comparison with Hong Kong?
More than 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia, Saleh bin Saad Al-Murabba, commander of the Hajj passport forces, said
The United States and Iran have observed a ceasefire since April 8 while mediators push for a negotiated settlement, although Iran has imposed controls on Gulf shipping, and the U.S. has blockaded Iran's ports
The casualties were the result of the drone and missile strike, the missiles cut power and water supplies, authorities said
Buying a home in Spain has become unaffordable for many, with market pressures and speculation driving up prices, especially in big cities and coastal areas
Clouds of tear gas billowed within the Republican People’s Party (CHP) building while those inside shouted and threw objects at the entrance as police broke through a makeshift barricade
The defendants were involved in gathering information on sensitive sites and facilitating related financial transfers, the statement said.
Al-Aqsa Martyrs hospital in Deir el-Balah said it had received the bodies of a couple and their infant after an Israeli strike hit a residental apartment in the Al-Nuseirat camp before dawn.
A Health Ministry statement said 204 deaths had been recorded in three provinces of the vast central African country, from 867 suspected cases
The negotiations are proceeding in an orderly and constructive manner, and I have informed my representatives not to rush into a deal in that time is on our side, says U.S. President Donald Trump
The Trump administration, which has imposed a punishing blockade on Cuba, has indicted the 94-year old former revolutionary leader and President, in a replay of the farcical accusations that led to the U.S. abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro early this year
Payload specialist Li Jiaying, a former Hong Kong police inspector, will be the first astronaut from the city to take part in a Chinese space mission
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei noted what he called “a trend towards rapprochement,” but said, “it does not necessarily mean that we and the United States will reach an agreement on the important issues”
She told reporters in Panama City that she and the other gathered opposition leaders remain committed to a democratic transition “through free and fair presidential elections, where all Venezuelans inside and outside the country vote”.
The shooting near the National Mall occurred shortly after a motorcade carrying Vice-President J.D. Vance had passed by the area, U.S. Secret Service Deputy Director Matthew Quinn said
The foiled attack at the Washington Hilton hotel, the venue of the White House Correspondents Association Dinner, has also brought into focus the presidential line of succession as several cabinet secretaries were present at the event
Initial reports suggested 24 people had been rescued from the rubble, as well as two from an apartment-style hotel that was hit when the building came down, says the city government
About 40,000 residents were ordered to leave their homes in the Garden Grove area of Orange County, southeast of Los Angeles, after the tank began to leak, sending fumes over a heavily populated area
Ukrainian authorities and the U.S. Embassy had earlier warned of a possible significant attack on the capital after Russia said it would “punish” those responsible for deadly strikes in a part of eastern Ukraine under its control
He was convicted last November at Carlisle Crown Court of two counts of “controlling/coercive behaviour” and one count of “cruelty to a person under the age of 16” relating to two unnamed females
The Taiwanese author, who won this year’s International Booker Prize, says literature cannot be separated from politics
On May 23, a person who approached a White House security checkpoint and began firing at officers has died, according to federal officials
The U.S. Secret Service said in a statement that, according to a preliminary investigation, the person approached a checkpoint shortly after 6 p.m. ET, “removed a weapon from his bag and began firing at posted officers”.
U.S. President Trump said in a statement that a memorandum of understanding on a peace deal has been “largely negotiated” with Iran
The strain that causes an often-fatal viral haemorrhagic fever is the primary causative agent in the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda
Pakistan’s Interior Minister, Mohsin Naqvi, after returning from Tehran, “congratulated me on the achievements of the negotiations with the officials of my country,” says Reza Amiri Moghadam
President Xi Jinping on Saturday (May 23, 2026) had called for authorities to “spare no effort” in treating the injured and conducting search and rescue operations
The statement was issued by Iran’s Embassy in India in response to Mr. Rubio’s remarks on talks with Iran
The explosion occurred on Sunday, May 24, near Chaman Phatak railway station in Quetta; Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the attack; Babar Yousafzai, the spokesperson to the Home Minister, said that all relevant institutions have been placed on high alert following an explosion in t…
The intense aerial assault damaged buildings across the Ukrainian capital, including near government offices, residential buildings and schools
U.S. Secretary of State, who held a meeting with Jaishankar, described the first day of his visit as "fantastic"
The U.S. Secretary of State also stated that the U.S. is modernising its migration system and changes in immigration policy were “not India-specific”
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Sunday (May 24, 2026) that he hoped Pakistan could soon host the next round of peace talks between Iran and the United States
A magnitude 6 earthquake struck Hawaii’s Big Island, prompting the United States Geological Survey to assess possible impacts on Kilauea volcano activity
Uganda has confirmed three additional Ebola cases as health authorities work to contain the spreading outbreak
Taiwan’s security Chief said China had deployed more than 100 vessels in regional waters, heightening tensions across the Taiwan Strait
Taiwan's government said on Friday it had not received any information about U.S. arms sales delays
Tens of thousands of demonstrators carried banners marked with "Resignation of the socialist mafia" and other slogans, alongside scores of Spanish gold and red flags in the March for Dignity
Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi believed to be close to Mr. Munir — was already in Tehran and engaging in talks with top Iranian officials when the Field Marshal arrived, according to the Army
"Our intention was first to draft a memorandum of understanding, a kind of framework agreement composed of 14 clauses," Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said on state television
More than 90,000 people are listed as missing in Ukraine's unified registry of persons who disappeared under special circumstances, according to Artur Dobrosierdov, the country's commissioner for missing persons
“The terrorists wanted to target the offices of law enforcement agencies in Punjab; thus, thwarting a major terror attack,” said the spokesperson for the Counter Terrorism Department
A four-week conference at the United Nations to review the treaty to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons has ended without an agreement, as the United States and Iran spar over Iran’s nuclear program
The strike has drawn a strong reaction from top Russian officials, with President Vladimir Putin ordering the Army to prepare a response
Monique Vledder gave no details on the size of the financing package being prepared, but it was clear that more funding would be needed in coming months
President Rodrigo Paz has attempted to take the heat out of the protests by firing his unpopular Labour Minister and promising to give the miners and other groups in the street more of a say in shaping policy.
"As a result of falling UAV debris, a fire broke out at the oil depot." Mayor Andrey Kravchenko wrote on Telegram.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s four-day visit to China aims to strengthen Pakistan-China relations and enhance CPEC cooperation
The visit to the so-called Terra dei Fuochi, or Land of Fires, comes on the eve of the 11th anniversary of Pope Francis' big ecological encyclical Laudato Si (Praised Be)
At 38, one of the world’s youngest leaders pitches for Indian film industry to shoot in Iceland, building trade through renewable energy
Thailand envoy Siriporn Tantipanyathep advocates for unlocking the Andaman Islands’ potential to enhance regional growth through tourism and trade cooperation
UNICEF appealed to the public, media outlets and social media users to respect the rights of the victims and their families by refraining from sharing the victims’ personal details
Jagjit Singh has been sentenced for his role in a major organised crime group involved in importing and supplying Class A banned drugs into London
Major Abhilasha Barak is serving with the Indian Battalion as the Commander of the Female Engagement Team in United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon
Envoy Ashish Sinha highlighted growth opportunities for cooperation in trade, technology and digital innovation
The Taipei protest was organised by several human rights and pro-independence groups, who waved flags and shouted slogans in support of defence spending
A complex recovery mission in the Maldives ended with the repatriation of four Italian divers who died during a cave-diving expedition
Donald Trump told reporters that Donald Trump Jr. wanted his father to attend, but that it was going to be a “small private affair”
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei, however, said the visit did not necessarily mean “we have reached a turning point or a decisive situation”
The redesigned mega rocket made its debut two days after SpaceX CEO Elon Musk announced he's taking the company public.
The CDC first issued the order on May 18, under Title 42 of U.S. public health law, which allows federal health authorities to prohibit migrants from entering the country to prevent the spread of contagious diseases.
The Global Sumud Flotilla of 50 boats was intercepted in international waters some 400 kilometres off the coast of Israel
A total of 247 miners were underground at the Liushenyu coal mine in Shanxi Province when the accident occurred on May 22 night
It said that Mr. Trump met with a senior national security team in the morning to discuss the war on Iran even as Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir visited Tehran
USCIS spokesperson Zach Kahler said having Green Card seekers apply from their home nation "reduces the need to find and remove those who decide to slip into the shadows and remain in the U.S. illegally after being denied residency"
Polish airline LOT had accused Boeing of fraud and sued for $250 million in lost income after the company’s alleged “purposeful and negligent false representations and omissions concerning the 737 MAX aircraft”
Firefighters doused the tanks with water using a mechanical device that kept humans at a safe distance, stabilising the temperature and “buying us time”, says division chief of the Orange County Fire Authority
U.S Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Mother House and Nirmala Sishu Bhawan in Kolkata and spent over an hour with the nuns of Missionaries of Charity
Pakistan military chief Asim Munir arrives in Tehran in push to end Iran war
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to hold wide-ranging talks with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, in addition to meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and attending a meeting of the Quad Foreign Ministers in New Delhi.
Experts pointed out that even in the absence of a review agreement for the third time in a row, the treaty continues to exist, but with diminished legitimacy.
Police in the U.K. said they are pursuing multiple lines of inquiry involving former Prince Andrew, renewing appeals for witnesses over his links to Jeffrey Epstein
An explosion at a petrochemical plant in Hungary killed one person and injured seven others, prompting an emergency response at the industrial facility
The warehouse containing emergency shelter materials, including sleeping mats, and hygiene kits was destroyed and two people were killed
Fresh uncertainty has emerged over future U.S. military assistance to Taiwan after American officials suggested some foreign arms transfers could face temporary delays
Ministers from NATO member states sought clarification from the United States over former president Donald Trump’s reported troop movement plans, amid growing uncertainty among allies.
In today’s episode: TVK inducts VCK and IUML leaders into its Cabinet, raising questions about the DMK’s strength; the Delhi High Court questions the WFI over Vinesh Phogat’s eligibility and more.
Mr. Rubio said the United States was in constant communication with the Pakistanis, who are facilitating the talks with Iran
One of the 222 files released on Friday (May 22, 2026) contains 116 pages of documentation relating to a series of reported sightings and investigations in a top-secret facility in Sandia, New Mexico, from 1948 to 1950
Tulsi Gabbard cited her husband’s recent diagnosis with a rare form of bone cancer as the reason for resignation
Senior Pentagon officials are also expected to brief the 32-nation alliance on plans for the U.S. military's commitment to European defence at the alliance's headquarters in Brussels
The U.S. is bound by law to provide Taiwan with the means to defend itself. China has repeatedly called for the U.S. to stop arms sales
Danielle Smith said voters would be deciding whether it's time to hold a referendum, but it won't actually be a vote on whether to separate from Canada
Companies hope to earn billions by scraping the ocean floor for polymetallic nodules loaded with manganese, cobalt and nickel
Pakistan and China established formal diplomatic relations in 1951, less than two years after the founding of the People's Republic of China
The new regulation announced by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto mandates that a recently set up state-owned enterprise will handle the country's exports
Beijing has said Xi Jinping is expected to pay a state visit to the U.S. in the fall
Public transport operators in Kenya called off a planned strike after the president pledged measures to reduce fuel prices amid rising economic pressure
Burhan alias Arjumand Gulzar Dar, alias Doctor, a commander of the Al Badr terror group, was designated as a terrorist by India in April 2022 for his involvement in a series of terror acts in Jammu and Kashmir
The overall toll still remains unclear, partly because relatives of the victims have removed bodies of their loved ones, police said
Last week, Donald Trump suggested that he might be OK with some 970 pounds of highly enriched uranium believed to be buried beneath Iranian nuclear facilities that were targeted by U.S. military strikes
“I’ve been a strong supporter of NATO my entire career,” said Marco Rubio
Gaza remains gripped by daily violence as Israeli strikes continue, with both the military and Hamas accusing one another of violating the truce
The House had scheduled a vote on a war powers resolution, brought by Democrats, that would rein in Mr. Trump's military campaign
The Trump administration has said it was reducing levels in Europe by about 5,000 troops, and U.S. officials confirmed about 4,000 service members were no longer deploying to Poland
A ceasefire on April 8 halted the war launched weeks earlier by the United States and Israel, but negotiation efforts, including historic face to face talks hosted in Islamabad have so far failed to yield a lasting agreement
The government rejected the accusations, saying the decree follows Islamic law and insisting the country has already banned the forced marriage of girls
The spokesman said in an email officials “took decisive action and prohibited the flight carrying that traveller from landing at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, and instead, diverted to Montreal, Canada”
Still ranked 25th in the list of tallest buildings, the Sears Tower — completed on May 3, 1973 — was the tallest in the world for nearly 25 years. A.S.Ganesh takes you as close as possible to the tower from this distance, while also revisiting an urban legend about measuring the height of a building…
Russia-appointed head of the parts of the Southern Kherson region held by Russian forces, Vladimir Saldo, said on Telegram that nine areas were cut off the power grid after drone attacks, says sources
NATO allies to sound out U.S. top diplomat after Trump's Iran ire
The collapse was a significant setback for Mr. Trump and party leaders, who had hoped to pass roughly $70 billion in funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Border Patrol and other agencies before lawmakers began a week-long recess.
In today’s episode, West Bengal politics dominates headlines as the State makes Vande Mataram compulsory in madrasas, announces action against illegal infiltrators, and restricts officials from speaking to media. Plus, the viral Cockroach Janata Party controversy, Tamil Nadu’s major Cabinet reshuffl…
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun says, “China firmly supports Cuba in safeguarding its national sovereignty and national dignity and opposes external interference”
Exporting the material would increase Iran’s vulnerability to future U.S. or Israeli attacks, believe top officials; Iran’s Hormuz authority claims regulatory jurisdiction extending into UAE waters
Around 430 activists from various countries were detained in Israel after being intercepted at sea while attempting to break the blockade of Palestinian territory
An Ebola case was also confirmed last week in Goma, the capital of neighbouring North Kivu province, which is under M23 control
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will be in India from May 23-26 and will visit Kolkata, Agra, Jaipur and New Delhi
Myanmar’s military-backed government says it has recaptured two strategic towns near the borders with India and Thailand from ethnic militias.
The Thai consul general met the Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to discuss tourism promotion and avenues for bilateral cooperation
There were also 95 temple attacks and incidents of religious violence, 28 cases of sexual violence, including rape and gang rape, and 6 blasphemy-related incidents
PM Modi presents dignitaries with gifts on his visit to the United Arab Emirates, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy
Chinese Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said ‘the leaders of China and Pakistan will have an in-depth exchange of views on bilateral relations and issues of common concern’
The southern Myanmar border town of Mawtaung is a relatively minor trading post, transiting $26.7 million of freight in the 2023-24 financial year, according to Myanmar official statistics
The interim ruling clears the way for the potential arrest of Senator Ronald Dela Rosa, the former national police chief who was the chief enforcer of ex-President Rodrigo Duterte’s crackdown
In a memo to staff on May 20, Mark Zuckerberg expressed thanks to departing employees and sought to reassure those remaining
In an interview after Modi-Store bilateral, Norwegian FM Eide says India and Norway must resist over-dependence on global powers for trade or technology