International

December 4, 2023 12:30 PM

South Korea tests solid-fuel rocket amid space race with North Korea

South Korea on Monday successfully conducted a test flight of a solid-fuel space rocket over the sea near Jeju Island, the defence ministry said, amid a growing space race with neighbouring North Korea. It was the third test of its kind following two others in December and March last year. The...

December 4, 2023 10:11 AM

COP28: There must be no room for greenwashing, says UN Secretary-General

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that there must be no room for greenwashing. At the ongoing COP28 Climate Summit in Dubai, the UN Chief called for early warnings for all initiative to provide protection from hazardous weather, water or climate events by the end of 2027 is an effecti...

December 4, 2023 9:19 AM

Israel says ground forces operating across Gaza Strip as offensive builds

The Israeli military said its ground forces were operating against Hamas across the Gaza Strip on Sunday, its clearest indication yet that a planned ground offensive in the enclave's heavily crowded south had begun as Israeli bombing killed and wounded dozens of Palestinians. The Hamas Pal...

December 3, 2023 12:35 PM

Israel faces growing US calls for restraint amid renewed Gaza fighting

Israel faced growing U.S. calls to avoid further harm to Palestinian civilians in its fight against Hamas militants in Gaza, as the warring sides on Sunday showed no sign of moving toward reviving their collapsed truce. As Israeli forces pounded the enclave following the breakdown of a temporary ...

December 3, 2023 12:28 AM

Strong quake in Philippines triggers tsunami warnings and evacuations

Eacuations were under way in the Philippines after a quake of at least magnitude 7.5 struck the southern region of Mindanao on Saturday, triggering tsunami warnings in the country and in Japan, though a U.S. agency said the risk of large waves had passed. The U.S. Tsunami Warning System, which in...

December 2, 2023 6:06 PM

Global Initiative Launched to Accelerate Climate Action in Oil and Gas Sector

The OGDC, a dedicated initiative for the oil and gas sector, aims to induce substantial impact in addressing climate challenges. Currently, 50 companies, collectively responsible for over 40 percent of global oil production, have committed to the OGDC. Notably, National Oil Companies  have shown hi...

December 2, 2023 12:26 PM

North Korea says interference in its satellites would be declaration of war

Pyongyang would respond to any U.S. interference in space by eliminating the viability of U.S. spy satellites, state media reported, citing a statement from North Korea’s defence ministry spokesperson. “In case the U.S. tries to violate the legitimate territory of a sovereign state by weaponi...

December 2, 2023 12:01 PM

Bangladesh secures historic Test victory over New Zealand at home:

 This is Bangladesh’s second-ever win over New Zealand and the first at home against them. Taijul, who had claimed four wickets in the first innings, hit the final nail on New Zealand's coffin on the day, by getting Ish Sodhi (22) caught at silly point to bowl out the visitors for 181. Ta...