World


Labour unrest hits Bangladesh pharma industry, 25 production units shut

Dhaka, Sep 7 (UNI) Unrest prevails in the Bangladesh pharmaceutical industry, with production shut in 25 big manufacturing plants following labour trouble amid apprehensions of a medicine crisis unless the problems are resolved soon.
Till now, however, drug supply has remained normal, media reports said.
In the meantime, after discussions with the workers, several pharmaceutical factories are scheduled to resume production, though there is still uncertainty over when some of the factories will reopen.
More News
2 Israeli embassy staff killed in shooting in Washington

2 Israeli embassy staff killed in shooting in Washington

22 May 2025 | 4:27 PM

Washington, May 22 (UNI) Two staff members from the Israeli Embassy in the United States were killed in a shooting Wednesday evening near the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., according to U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem.

see more..

Israeli PM condemns killing of embassy staff in U S as "antisemitic attack"

22 May 2025 | 3:53 PM

Jerusalem, May 22 (UNI) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday expressed deep shock and outrage over the killing of two employees at the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C., in what he described as an "antisemitic attack."
According to a statement of the Prime Minister's office, Netanyahu held a phone conversation with Israeli Ambassador to the United States Yechiel Leiter, who briefed him on the details of the incident. The prime minister extended his support to the ambassador and staff members at the embassy.

see more..
Russia-Ukraine peace agreement under works, says Kremlin spokesperson

Russia-Ukraine peace agreement under works, says Kremlin spokesperson

22 May 2025 | 12:31 PM

Moscow, May 22 (UNI) Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced Wednesday that work on a memorandum for a potential Russia-Ukraine peace agreement is actively progressing.

see more..
12 US states criticize Trump administration's tariff policies in lawsuit

12 US states criticize Trump administration's tariff policies in lawsuit

22 May 2025 | 12:26 PM

Washington, May 22 (UNI) Twelve U.S. states petitioned a federal court on Wednesday to block President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs, claiming he exceeded his authority by invoking a national emergency to impose sweeping taxes on imports from U.S. trading partners.

see more..

US federal judge rules Trump administration violated court regarding deportation of migrants to South Sudan

22 May 2025 | 11:38 AM

Washington, May 22 (UNI) A U.S. federal judge has ruled that the administration of President Donald Trump violated an earlier court order by attempting to deport migrants to South Sudan.

see more..