Spanish authorities have begun a phased evacuation of the MS Hondius cruise ship in Tenerife following a hantavirus outbreak that claimed three lives during the voyage.
Thalapathy Vijay was sworn in as Tamil Nadu’s Chief Minister today. The grand ceremony at Chennai’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium marks a new era for the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam leader.
President Trump has brokered a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine from May 9–11. The deal includes a total exchange of 2,000 prisoners of war during the Victory Day commemorations.
In a major political tremor, China has removed 19 officials from its legislature, including 9 generals. This comes just weeks after the arrest of top military aide Zhang Youxia for "discipline violations."
Seven activists of the Awami League's women's wing were arrested in Dhanmondi early Friday. Police intercepted the "Mujib Premik" rally, seizing a microbus used to transport the participants
Tensions peak as Pakistan intercepts Afghan drones targeting military sites. In response, the PAF bombed Kabul and Kandahar. Both sides claim dozens of kills in the deadliest clash since 2021.
Analysis of 19 ECNEC meetings shows a Tk 800 billion increase in development spending. While Rooppur and SASEC costs soared, only 7 projects saw reductions, totaling a mere Tk 950 crore.
In a historic move, 321 SIs and 25 BCS officers were dismissed during probation. Critics call it a "human tragedy," while authorities cite disciplinary breaches and lack of merit-based suitability.
