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Washington, Feb 20 (UNI) US President Donald Trump warned Iran on Thursday that “bad things” would happen if it failed to secure an agreement over its nuclear program and extended his timeline to 10–15 days for a decision on Iran. This statement from Trump comes amid a massive US military buildup in the Middle East,…

‎Washington/New Delhi, Feb 19 (UNI) White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday (India time) reiterated President Donald Trump’s long‑standing stance that “diplomacy is always his first option” when dealing with Iran, urging Tehran to seize the chance to negotiate a new agreement with the administration. ‎”The president has always been very clear, though, with…

By Naem Nizam, Dhaka, Feb 19 (UNI) The ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) stayed away from any move to push a “reset button” on the 1972 Constitution through amendment, repeal attempt or referendum proposals floated during the Yunus administration. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman took oath pledging to uphold the Constitution earned through the 1971 Liberation…

California, Feb 18 (UNI) Six skiers trapped in an avalanche in the mountains of California in the United States have been rescued, while search teams hunt for the remaining nine, the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office has said. On Tuesday, the police said that 16 skiers were caught in the avalanche. Six survived and were awaiting…

Dushanbe, Feb 18 (SPUTNIK/UNI) – The World Bank will allocate $60 million to Tajikistan as part of its program to develop the electricity market and integrate Central Asia, the Tajik Finance Ministry said. “The agreement on the project providing for $60 million in financing, was signed in Dushanbe. The project is aimed at developing energy…

Dhaka, Feb 18 (UNI) Post appointment of ministers, Bangladesh’s newly-elected PM Tarique Rahman has directed all cabinet ministers and state ministers to prioritise the best interests of the people. He gave the directives while presiding over his first cabinet meeting at the Secretariat, said State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam in a meeting…

Washington, Feb 14 (UNI) US President Donald Trump said that regime change in Iran would be “the best thing that could happen,” marking one of his clearest endorsements for replacing the country’s clerical leadership. Trump made the comments shortly after visiting troops at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, and after he confirmed earlier in the day…

Moscow, Feb 14 (UNI/SPUTNIK) Finland is experiencing a crisis due to a break in relations with Russia, the country has record unemployment, zero GDP growth, a rapidly growing state debt, and a chronic budget deficit, Russian Ambassador to Helsinki Pavel Kuznetsov said in an interview with RIA Novosti. “Finland is experiencing perhaps one of the…

Washington, (UNI/SPUTNIK) A small plane crash near a remote area of Colorado’s Emerald Mountain left four individuals dead, local newspaper Sky-Hi News reported on Friday. The accident happened on Thursday night, the report said, citing Routt County Sheriff Doug Scherar. The bodies of the deceased individuals were recovered the same night and are now undergoing…

Dhaka, Feb 13 (UNI) The Bangladesh Nationalist Party, led by Tarique Rahman, appears headed for a landslide victory in the parliamentary elections, local media reported on Friday. The crucial 13th parliamentary vote is expected to deliver an elected government in the South Asian nation, replacing the interim administration that assumed power following the fall of…