Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan called Monday for all countries to follow a slew of Western countries and recognize a Palestinian state. “We call on all other countries to take a similar historic step that will have a great impact on supporting the efforts towards implementation of the two-state solution,” he said at a UN conference.

Unai Emery will be hoping a return to the Europa League can help kickstart Aston Villa’s stuttering season, while Nottingham Forest prepare for their first European campaign in three decades under new boss Ange Postecoglou. Emery, the most successful manager in Europa League history with four titles — three with Sevilla and one with Villarreal — has seen his Villa ...

The Bangladesh government has decided to increase the retail prices of edible oil following sharp rises in international markets, officials confirmed on Monday. The decision was reached during a meeting between Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin and leading traders at the Secretariat. Both loose and bottled soybean and palm oil will see price hikes, with traders expected to announce the ...

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has said his government is prepared to ensure a free, fair, and peaceful general election in the first half of February in Bangladesh. He made the remarks during a meeting with United States (US) Special Envoy Sergio Gor on Monday (NY time). “The election will be held in February. It will be free, fair, and ...

Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) says that at least 1,006 people have lost their lives in torrential rains and flash flooding since June 26. Among the deaths are 568 men, 163 women, and 275 children, Pakistani news outlet Dawn reported on Monday. The highest number of fatalities was registered in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) with 504. Punjab reported 304 deaths, ...

A unique new fruit has hit the shelves of UK supermarkets. The distinctive red berry grapes, dubbed Boombites, are being hailed as the latest superfruit. They may look like your average grape, but once bitten into, they reveal a deep, juicy red pulp akin to that of a berry or cherry. This exciting new fruit is available exclusively at M&S ...

Bangladesh on Sunday recorded its highest single-day dengue death toll this year, with 12 people losing their lives in the past 24 hours. During the same period, 740 patients were admitted to hospitals across the country, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said. The DGHS confirmed the figures cover 8:00 AM Saturday to 8:00 AM Sunday. Among the new ...

Navdurga Puja, also known as early Durga Puja, has officially commenced at Mangalchandi Temple in Moulvibazar’s Sreemangal upazila. The nine-day festival began on Monday and celebrates the nine forms of Goddess Durga, drawing large crowds of devotees. Unlike the main Durga Puja festival that begins after Mahalaya, this special early puja starts on the first day (pratipada tithi) following Mahalaya ...

Stressing the importance of building trust between taxpayers and the government, Finance Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed has said that people must feel they are receiving services in return for the taxes they pay. ”In our country, the taxpayers get poor services. For this, they become angry. Meanwhile, in foreign countries, where people pay higher taxes, they receive quality public services.” ...

England clinched a 2–0 win in their three-match T20 International series against Ireland, wrapping up the campaign with a six-wicket victory in the third and final match held at Malahide Cricket Club on Sunday. Chasing a target of 155, the visitors reached the mark comfortably with 17 balls to spare, finishing on 155 for 4. Jordan Cox was the standout ...