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Nuno Espirito Santo earned a draw in his West Ham debut as manager after Jarrod Bowen scored in the second half to level against Everton 1-1 on Monday. The Portuguese coach took over just two days after Graham Potter was fired and watched Michael Keane put the visitors ahead before the break at...

Nepal secured a historic 2-0 series victory against West Indies with one match remaining after bowling out the Caribbean side for just 83 runs in Sharjah on Monday. The 18th-ranked team posted 173 for six before dismissing West Indies in 17.1 overs for a 90-run triumph. Mohammad Aadil Alam...

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed legislation Monday withdrawing the country from a European treaty designed to prevent torture and inhumane treatment. The move follows the Council of Europe's decision to block Russian representation in committee positions since December 2023. Moscow views...

Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell will miss the T20 series against New Zealand this week after fracturing his arm during practice at Mount Maunganui. The injury occurred when teammate Mitchell Owen struck a powerful shot that hit Maxwell while he bowled in the nets. Cricket Australia confirmed...

Bangladesh will maintain limited customs operations during the upcoming Durga Puja holidays on Oct. 1-2, the National Board of Revenue announced Tuesday. The decision aims to prevent trade disruptions while most government offices close for the religious festival. Customs authorities received...

Travelers can visit several destinations during the Durga Puja holidays beyond routine city environments. Rabindra Kuthibari in Kushtia is where Rabindranath Tagore composed works like Sonar Tari and began translating Gitanjali. The three-story residence operates as a museum featuring...

Hamas has not responded to Donald Trump's Gaza peace proposal, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said military forces would remain across most of the territory despite backing the American plan. Qatari and Egyptian mediators delivered the 20-point document to Hamas negotiators, who...

BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed dismissed calls for proportional representation on Tuesday while visiting party founder Ziaur Rahman's grave during the 46th founding anniversary. Ahmed said his party focuses on public relations and connecting with voters ahead of the February...

The United States will charge most international visitors a $250 visa integrity fee starting October 1 under provisions from legislation signed by President Donald Trump in July. The measure excludes travelers from countries participating in the U.S. Department of State's Visa Waiver Program...

President Donald Trump addresses hundreds of senior military officers on Tuesday at Quantico Marine Corps Base outside Washington. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth organized the gathering that brings together commanders holding one-star rank and above from posts worldwide. The Pentagon has not...

Thousands of Hindu devotees gathered across Bangladesh on Tuesday for the Kumari Puja, marking the eighth day of the Durga Puja celebrations. The ritual honors young girls as living embodiments of the goddess Durga, with this year's ceremonies focusing on 7-year-old Labonya Chattopadhyay at...

UN Women hosted diplomats from Australia, Japan, and Sweden at Cox's Bazar on Sept. 21-22 to assess humanitarian programs for Rohingya refugees. The delegation toured renovated facilities and met with eight women's advocacy groups alongside UN agency staff and local officials. Rohingya women...

An Abu Dhabi court ordered a man to pay 30,000 dirhams after he filmed a woman without permission. The Civil Family Court added 20,000 dirhams in compensation to an earlier 10,000 dirham criminal fine for privacy violations. Judges determined the woman suffered psychological harm and community...

The US Air Force established a permanent drone unit at Kunsan Air Base in South Korea on Monday by reactivating the 431st Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron. The squadron will operate MQ-9 Reaper drones capable of flying over 1,600 miles and remaining airborne indefinitely through aerial...

The White House issued a 20-point framework Monday aimed at halting the Gaza conflict that has claimed over 66,000 Palestinian lives. President Donald Trump will chair a Board of Peace alongside former British Prime Minister Tony Blair to oversee temporary governance through a technocratic...

UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi and Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus agreed Monday that securing new funding and safe Rohingya repatriation to Myanmar remain top priorities. The meeting preceded a Tuesday conference at UN headquarters addressing the crisis affecting over 1.3 million...

Netflix has earned an International Emmy Award nomination for Love is Blind Habibi, its first Arabic adaptation of the popular dating format. The Dubai-based reality series competes in the non-scripted entertainment category less than one year after its debut. Singles communicated through walls...

Bangladesh government officials have detected what they describe as a coordinated effort by the ousted regime and international allies to disrupt the country and derail elections planned for early February. Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus raised these concerns during United Nations General Assembly...

Bangladesh cricket star Shakib Al Hasan will no longer represent the national team after Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan issued the directive Monday night. The announcement followed a social media dispute triggered by Shakib posting birthday wishes for the ousted Prime...

India will construct two railway lines connecting it to Bhutan under a $454 million project set for completion within four years. The 69-kilometer route will link Kokrajhar in northeastern India to Gelephu near the Bhutanese border, while a 20-kilometer line will connect Samtse in northwestern...