Hundreds killed in Indonesia quake, tsunami
Nearly 400 people were killed when a powerful quake sent a tsunami barrelling into the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, officials said Saturday, as hospitals struggled to cope with hundreds of injured and rescuers scrambled to reach the stricken region.
Trump is right that China uses its media to influence foreign opinion, but so does Washington
US President Donald Trump went off topic in characteristic style at the United Nations Security Council this week, accusing China of using state media to meddle in the upcoming midterm elections.
Padma Bridge to be renamed after Hasina: Obaidul
Road transport and bridges minister Obaidul Quader on Saturday said the Padma Multipurpose Bridge would be renamed after prime minister Sheikh Hasina as per public opinion.
BNP places action plan in today’s rally
Bangladesh Nationalist Party is finally set to hold its public meeting today at Suhrawardy Udyan in the capital where it will announce its action plan keeping in view the 11th parliamentary polls likely to be held in December.
384 killed in Indonesian quake, tsunami
At least 384 people were killed, many swept away by giant waves as they played on the beach, when a major earthquake and tsunami hit the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, authorities said on Saturday.
BNP gets permission for Suhrawardy Udyan rally Sunday
Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Saturday got permission of Dhaka Metropolitan Police to hold a rally at Suhrawardy Udyan in Dhaka on Sunday.
Refrain from creating sufferings to people: Quader
Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Saturday called on the political parties to refrain from creating sufferings to the by blocking roads to hold rallies.
Trump orders FBI probe into Kavanaugh; Senate vote delayed
Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation was suddenly thrown into doubt Friday after Republicans and the White House agreed to a one-week delay so the FBI can investigate sexual assault allegations facing President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee.
China challenges Trump, says it will not be 'blackmailed' on trade
China issued a rebuke to the United States on Friday, decrying protectionism and unilateral trade moves that "bring damage to all" in a wide-ranging challenge to President Donald Trump as tensions between the two countries continue to rise.
China says Rohingya issue should not be ‘internationalised’
The Rohingya issue should not be complicated, expanded or ‘internationalised’, China's top diplomat said, as the United Nations prepares to set up a body to prepare evidence of human rights abuses in Myanmar.
