Before Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was toppled in a student-led movement last August, her government cracked down on protesters and others, including “hundreds of extrajudicial killings”, the United Nations said. The UN rights office said it had “reasonable grounds to believe that the crimes against humanity of murder, torture, imprisonment and infliction of other inhumane […]
Russia has for decades been the main weapons supplier to India, the world’s biggest arms importer and its fighter jets are part of India’s military fleet. But Moscow’s ability in recent years to export has been hobbled by the war in Ukraine, making New Delhi look westward. A spokesperson for Russian state arms exporter Rosoboronexport […]
The Pasadena, California-based fried-chicken chain is working with investment bank North Point on a sale process, which is attracting interest from private equity firms, the sources said, requesting anonymity as the discussions are confidential. The deliberations come at a time when restaurant operators like Dave’s are facing increased labor costs and are attempting to pass […]
Despite having some of the world’s biggest oil and gas reserves, Iran has been facing power shortages as it struggles to supply enough fuel to its power plants, especially in winter when heating demand surges. “Due to extreme cold, frost, snowfall and the need to cut energy consumption, government offices and schools have been shut […]
In a complaint filed in St. Louis federal court, Missouri accused Starbucks of tying executive pay to the company’s achieving racial and gender-based hiring quotas. It also accused Starbucks of singling out preferred groups for additional training and job advancement prospects and employing a quota system to ensure its board of directors had a variety […]
The 35-year-old skipper, filling in for Pat Cummins, showcased his exceptional fielding skills, taking a one-handed catch in the slips to dismiss Dunith Wellalage. The stunning catch was hailed by commentators, with Simon Katich describing it as “an absolute beauty” and a “genius” play. The Sri Lankan caller also praised the catch, saying it was […]
In another surprise move, Yashasvi Jaiswal has been replaced by Varun Chakravarthy. Despite this, Jaiswal will remain part of the non-traveling reserves, along with Shivam Dube and Mohammed Siraj. Interestingly, head coach Gautam Gambhir played a crucial role in selecting Rana and Chakravarthy, both of whom were part of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) side […]
Zelensky has in the past refused to cede any territory after Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022. But in an interview with The Guardian published Tuesday, he said Kyiv was ready for serious talks ahead of a Friday meeting at the Munich Security Conference with US Vice President JD Vance — a vocal critic of […]
Speaking alongside the Arab country’s ruler in the White House, Trump signaled he would not budge on his idea that involves moving the Gaza Strip’s shell-shocked residents and transforming the war-ravaged territory into what he billed a “Riviera of the Middle East.” Trump has infuriated the Arab world by saying that Palestinians would not be […]
India will begin their Champions Trophy journey on February 20, facing Bangladesh in their Group A opener. Jasprit Bumrah was initially included in India’s provisional squad, with his participation subject to fitness. However, his recovery timeline has been extended after he suffered a back spasm during the final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test against Australia in January. […]
