Sri Lankan lawmakers scrap their pensions in a sweeping vote
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lankan legislators overwhelmingly voted Tuesday to scrap their pensions, in a bid…
Nigerian rock artist helps people pause and feel loved despite big-city stress
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Valentine’s Day can be a secondary consideration for some in Lagos. The Nigerian city…
Israel’s security cabinet approves measures to strengthen control over the West Bank
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel ’s security cabinet on Sunday approved measures that aim to deepen Israeli control over…
What to know about the Israeli president’s state visit to Australia
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The stated purpose of Israel President Isaac Herzog’s visit to Australia is to support…
GDP growth rises to 4.50% in first quarter of FY26
According to provisional quarterly estimates released by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) yesterday (12 January), overall GDP…
Europa likely unsuitable for life despite hidden ocean, study finds
Europa, one of Jupiter’s moons long considered a promising site for extraterrestrial life, may not have the conditions…
Bank deposit growth hits 20-month high in November on remittance surge
Economists and bankers largely attribute the strong growth to the robust inflow of remittances 11 January, 2026, 10:25…
FDI surges over 200% in Q3 despite global uncertainty
Net FDI inflow for July–September reached $315.09 million TBS Report 11 January, 2026, 07:45 pm Last modified: 12…
Bacterial shell protein shows promise for safe, wearable electronics
The protein can act as a light-driven semiconductor without the need for added dyes, metals or external power…
A blast in Gaza wounds a soldier and Israel accuses Hamas of ceasefire violation
JERUSALEM (AP) — An explosive device detonated in Gaza on Wednesday, injuring one Israeli soldier and prompting Israel…
Sydney’s Bondi Beach tragedy leads to proposed ban on IS flags
SYDNEY (AP) — The Australian state of New South Wales is proposing to ban public displays of Islamic…
Photos show penguins, seals and orcas in the warming Antarctic Peninsula
ANTARCTICA (AP) — The Southern Ocean is one of the most remote places on Earth, but that doesn’t…