
Syria’s Sharaa: from jihadist to statesman
DAMASCUS, June 6, 2025 (AFP) – From wanted jihadist to statesman embraced by world leaders, Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa

Asian markets wobble as Trump-Xi talks offset by Musk row
HONG KONG, June 6, 2025 (AFP) – Asian markets stuttered Friday as optimism from “very positive” talks between presidents Donald

Vietnam exports up as US tariff threat lingers
HANOI, June 6, 2025 (AFP) – Vietnam’s exports rose sharply last month, official figures showed Friday, as the communist country

Asif Mahmud assures holiday makers of smooth Eid journey
DHAKA, June 6, 2025 – Adviser to the Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives, Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain

Muslim pilgrims ‘stone the devil’ as hajj nears end in Saudi Arabia
MINA, Saudi Arabia, June 6, 2025 (AFP) – Pilgrims were performing the last major ritual of the hajj — the

Zubaida Rahman to leave for London this morning
DHAKA June 5, 2025 – After a month of the busiest time for family members, BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman’s

Trump slaps new travel ban on 12 countries
WASHINGTON, June 5, 2025 (AFP) – US President Donald Trump signed a new travel ban Wednesday targeting 12 countries including

Anger as US blocks Gaza ceasefire resolution at UN Security Council
UNITED NATIONS, United States, June 5, 2025 (AFP) – UN Security Council members criticized the United States Wednesday after it

Djokovic downs Zverev to set up French Open semi clash with Sinner
PARIS, June 5, 2025 (AFP) – Novak Djokovic said beating Alexander Zverev on Wednesday was a “testament” to his ability

Morocco set for sheepless Eid as drought persists
KHEMISSET, Morocco, June 5, 2025 (AFP) – As the Islamic festival of Eid al-Adha approaches, Fatima Kharraz can’t seem to