Oil supply to rise in 2025 despite OPEC cuts: IEA
Oil supply is set to outpace global demand next year even as OPEC+ members extended cuts in efforts to prop up prices, the International Energy Agency said Thursday...
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2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia puts lives at risk: rights groups
FIFA's decision to award the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia puts the lives of construction workers at risk and 鈥榤arks a moment of great danger鈥�, Amnesty International and 20 other organisations warned on Wednesday.
FIFA confirms Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host
FIFA on Wednesday confirmed that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup, underlining the Gulf kingdom's growing influence in world sport despite criticism of the country's human rights record.
FIFA to confirm Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup hosts
FIFA is set to confirm on Wednesday that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup while a joint bid by Morocco, Spain and Portugal which also features matches in South America will be awarded the 2030 tournament.
HRW slams Saudi labour abuses ahead of 2034 World Cup vote
Human Rights Watch criticised the treatment of migrant workers on construction projects in Saudi Arabia Wednesday ahead of the expected confirmation of the kingdom鈥檚 hosting of the 2034 World Cup...
Saudi Arabia surpasses 300 executions in 2024
Saudi Arabia has put over 300 people to death in 2024, according to an AFP tally, after four executions announced on Tuesday brought the kingdom鈥檚 total to a level far outstripping the highest known annual figures.
UAE reaffirms commitment to working with Bangladesh
Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Bangladesh Abdulla Ali ALHmoudi on Monday said that his country was keen to share its experiences with Bangladesh in the areas of civil aviation, ports and logistics, and defence partnership...
Saudi Arabia 2034 World Cup bid 'medium risk' for human rights: FIFA
Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2034 World Cup was considered 鈥榤edium risk鈥� for human rights by FIFA in its evaluation report, which said implementing reforms could take 鈥榮ignificant time and effort鈥�.
UAE releases 75 more expats arrested over July protest
The United Arab Emirates on Friday released 75 more Bangladeshi nationals who were arrested for holding protests in that country, expressing solidarity with the Student Movement Against Discrimination in July-August.
Saudi executes 100 foreigners in 2024
Saudi Arabia has executed more than 100 foreigners this year, according to an AFP tally indicating a sharp increase which one rights group said was unprecedented.
Late drama as Saudis hold Australia in World Cup qualifier
Saudi Arabia had a goal disallowed in extra-time as they ground out a scoreless draw against Australia on Thursday, a result that did neither side any favours in their bid to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
Mideast peace requires end to Israeli occupation
Arab and Muslim leaders demanded on Monday that Israel withdraw from occupied Palestinian territories as a precondition for regional peace, while denouncing 鈥榮hocking鈥� Israeli crimes in war-ravaged Gaza.
Saudi crown prince demands Gaza, Lebanon ceasefires at Arab summit
Saudi Arabia鈥檚 de facto ruler called for immediate ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon at a joint Arab League and Organisation of Islamic Cooperation summit that will renew calls for a Palestinian state on Monday.
Saudi crown prince asks Israel not to attack Iran
Saudi Arabia鈥檚 de facto ruler on Monday called on Israel to respect Iran鈥檚 sovereignty and refrain from attacking Iranian soil, highlighting warming ties between the Middle East rivals.
Arab, Muslim leaders gather in KSA as Israel strikes Gaza, Lebanon killing dozens
Arab and Muslim leaders gather in Saudi Arabia Monday for a summit addressing the wars in Gaza and Lebanon, a chance to send a message to US President-elect Donald Trump.
Govt has issues to address to facilitate labour migration
THE suspension of labour migration from Bangladesh to more than a dozen destination countries for up to five years for irregularities in the migration process and a number of other reasons warrants special attention of the authorities. Labour migration to at least 13 destinations 鈥� Oman, Bahrain, Iraq, Libya, Sudan, Malaysia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates...
4,000-year-old town discovered hidden in Arabian oasis
The discovery of a 4,000-year-old fortified town hidden in an oasis in modern-day Saudi Arabia reveals how life at the time was slowly changing from a nomadic to an urban existence, archaeologists said on Wednesday.
Yunus seeks robust KSA investment
Chief adviser Muhammad Yunus on Monday urged the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to invest more in Bangladesh as he sought enhanced energy and economic cooperation to boost ties between the two friendly nations...
UAE assures Dhaka of early visa issue disposal
Ambassador of United Arab Emirates Abdulla Ali AlHmoudi has assured Dhaka of early disposal of the visa issues for the Bangladeshi nationals.聽聽聽
Bangladesh urges UAE to address restriction on visa
Bangladesh has urged the United Arab Emirates to address the restrictions on visa issues including pending employment visa applications, ensuring smoother mobility for the workforce...
Workers, many from South Asia, exploited at Carrefour Saudi stores: Amnesty
Rights group Amnesty International published Monday a report that accused the Saudi Arabian franchise of French supermarket giant Carrefour of exploiting migrant workers.
54 Bangladesh nationals return to Dhaka from Lebanon
The first batch of 54 Bangladesh nationals evacuated from Lebanon arrived in Dhaka by a Saudi Arabian commercial flight on Monday afternoon.
Bangladesh cancels appointments of US, Russia, UAE ambassadors
Bangladesh's interim government has cancelled the contractual appointments of three ambassadors posted in the United States, Russia and the United Arab Emirates.
Dhaka not aware of whereabouts of ousted Bangladesh PM Hasina
The foreign affairs adviser to the interim government, Md Touhid Hossain, on Tuesday said that they were not aware of the present whereabouts of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina as...
Khamenei in rare sermon vows to keep up fight against Israel
Iran鈥檚 supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, delivering a rare Friday sermon in Arabic, defended this week鈥檚 missile attack on Israel that deepened fears of a regional war and praised allies鈥� defiance....
Touhid optimistic about enhanced Arab solidarity amid ME conflict
Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossin on Wednesday expressed optimism for enhanced solidarity among Arab nations and the broader international community in their collective efforts to resolve the ongoing conflict...
UAE keen to invest in Ctg port
The United Arab Emirates is keen to invest in Chattogram port for financial benefit of the both countries...
Saudi cools talk of Israel ties as war spreads
Just a year after announcing that diplomatic ties with Israel were getting closer, Saudi Arabia鈥檚 de facto leader has shut down talk of normalisation as the Israel-Hamas war...
Remittance from KSA halves in 3 years: BB
Remittance inflow from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has halved in three years despite the country being largest overseas labour market for Bangladeshi workers...
Former Bangladesh minister鈥檚 massive fortune in UK under investigation
The Anti-Corruption Commission has started an inquiry against former Awami League government鈥檚 land minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury over allegations of laundering money to the...