Far-right AfD Expected to Achieve Historic Win in East German State Election

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has cautioned that the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) winning the upcoming state election in Saxony-Anhalt could severely damage the region.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz commits to enhanced climate action following a summer marked by extreme heatwaves and drought.

Despite the ongoing vote count in the UK by-election, Nigel Farage has declared an early victory, highlighting his party's substantial gains.

Primary elections in Florida will test whether Democrats can reclaim ground in a former battleground state, as Republicans use a newly redrawn congressional map to try to tighten their grip on Congress.

Voters in eastern England's Clacton head to the polls for a by-election triggered by hard-right Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, with his main rival being a joke candidate called Count Binface.

Nigel Farage, a prominent British hard-right leader, has secured a victory in the Clacton by-election, comfortably beating satirical candidate Count Binface.

Giorgia Meloni's hard-right government has become Italy's longest-lasting postwar administration, marking 1,413 days in office.

Chad's main opposition leader Succes Masra has called for reconciliation with President Mahamat Idriss Deby after being freed from prison under a presidential pardon.

Exit polls indicate that Kazakhstan's ruling party, Adilet, has won the majority of seats in the newly formed single-chamber parliament, strengthening President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's power.

A gunman's rampage in Minneapolis has left two dead and several injured, including three police officers.

US President Donald Trump has suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz to 'Trump Strait' amid ongoing tensions with Iran.

EU foreign ministers convened in Ireland to address the recent drone incident in Germany, with calls for sanctions and visa bans against Russia.

Chinese President Xi Jinping called for Middle Eastern countries to resist external interference during his rare visit to Egypt.

Bangladesh has renewed its call for de-escalation and a diplomatic resolution to the Middle East conflict, highlighting the safety and wellbeing of approximately eight million Bangladeshis living and working across the region.

A Turkish cargo ship carrying rolled steel sank after a collision near Istanbul, with 10 crew members still missing.

Azerbaijani authorities have evacuated 5,000 residents after a fire led to explosions at an ammunition depot.

In the midst of ongoing conflict, Ukrainian soldiers find a moment of joy and celebration through a traditional wedding ceremony.

The death toll from the floods on the China-Nepal border has risen to 1,114, with 3,916 people still missing, according to Nepal's disaster authority.

Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro has been cleared of electoral law violation charges after airing a deepfake video of his father, former president Jair Bolsonaro, endorsing his campaign.

The UN Environment Programme has released a report outlining strategies for managing global temperatures once the 1.5C threshold is surpassed.

Nepali families are performing symbolic funerals for loved ones missing after deadly floods.

Wall Street stocks advanced on Wednesday, capitalizing on a temporary decline in oil prices and bond yields.

A US federal judge has refused to force Google to sell a division of its digital advertising business.

Mirza Abbas, BNP Standing Committee member and Prime Minister's Political Adviser, returned to Bangladesh tonight after five months of treatment in Singapore and Malaysia.

Agriculture Minister Mohammed Aminur Rashid claims the country has adequate fertilizer stock, accusing a 'vicious circle' of attempting to create an artificial crisis.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has called on G20 ministers to invest in AI infrastructure, emphasizing its importance as essential as traditional utilities.

US private sector hiring in August slowed to its lowest pace this year, according to recent data from payroll firm ADP.

Speakers at the closing ceremony of Rajshahi's Divisional Youth Festival stressed the urgent need for youth leadership to achieve climate justice and gender equality.

President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir is scheduled to visit his hometown Thakurgaon on September 6 for a two-day tour.

Md. Shafiqul Islam has been sentenced to life imprisonment by the Chattogram Fifth Additional Metropolitan Sessions Judge for smuggling yaba tablets.

A significant Taka 4,635 crore project has been initiated to safeguard Sylhet city residents from recurring floods and waterlogging issues.

Deputy Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad Barrister Kayser Kamal has sought India's cooperation in successfully implementing Bangladesh's e-Parliament system.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) Director General Major General Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Siddiqui inaugurated the new Rahmatpur Border Outpost (BOP) in Chattogram, emphasizing its strategic importance.

Bangladesh Bank has introduced a new Foreign Exchange Market (FXM) Module to automate various foreign exchange operations, aiming to improve efficiency and transparency.

A 25-member committee has been established to integrate and manage climate finance activities in Bangladesh.

The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) has approved the import of 70,000 tonnes of phosphate-based fertilizer and four liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes to meet domestic demand.

The government has introduced financial incentives and preferential tariffs to encourage rooftop solar power generation, aiming to expand renewable energy use and tackle the country's energy crisis.

The ongoing electricity and energy crisis in Bangladesh stems from the fallen government's flawed energy policies, excessive import dependence and failure to build national capacity, according to Finance and Planning Adviser Prof Dr Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir.

Bangladesh Bank has established a Tk 3,000 crore refinancing fund to foster the development of an agro-based economic centre in the northern region, aimed at enhancing the agricultural value chain.