House votes to formalize impeachment inquiry procedures

The House of Representatives on Thursday approved a resolution to formalize the procedures of the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, marking a significant step in the ongoing investigation and setting the stage for the next phase in the investigation.

A teenager admitted to killing a 10-year-old girl. But in China, he can't be charged

The alleged murder of a 10-year-old girl by a 13-year-old boy in China has raised questions over the country's criminal responsibility laws after it was announced the suspect cannot be charged.

Hong Kong's first recession in a decade could be even worse than feared

Months of protests in Hong Kong that forced shops to close, paralyzed public transportation and scared off tourists have left the city's economy in worse shape than feared.

Pakistan train fire kills 74

At least 74 people were killed and dozens injured after cooking gas cylinders exploded on a train packed with pilgrims in Pakistan on Thursday, some dying after leaping from carriages to escape the inferno, authorities said.

26 private, 3 public universities run without VC

Key posts such as vice-chancellor, pro-vice chancellor or treasurer at most of the private universities and some of the public universities in the country have been lying vacant for quite some time, affecting the activities of the institutions.

AL makes list of intruders, says Obaidul

Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Thursday said the party prepared a list of intruders into the party and controversial persons to bar them from making room in any of its committees.

DSC councillor Manju held

The Rapid Action Battalion on Thursday arrested another city corporation councillor, Moynul Haque Manju, in the capital over his alleged involvement in extortion and criminal activities.

Mosaddak’s wealth worth Tk 343cr confiscated

The Anti-Corruption Commission on Thursday confiscated wealth worth Tk 343 crore of Bangladesh Nationalist Party leader Mohammad Mosaddak Ali.

Onion price hits Tk150

The price of onion shot up to Tk 150 a kilogram in the capital’s kitchen markets on Thursday as the daily necessity’s price had continued to climb every day.

National Security Council staffers uneasy, fear Trump backlash

Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman departed Capitol Hill after dark on Tuesday after spending more than 10 hours detailing his concerns at President Donald Trump's handling of foreign policy. The next