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Bus sinks in Bangladesh river, killing at least 18 people

DHAKA, Bangladesh, March 26, 2026 (AP) — A bus carrying about 50 people plunged into a major river in central Bangladesh as it was driving onto a ferry, leaving at least 18 people dead, authorities said Thursday. The bus plunged into the River Padma Wednesday afternoon in Rajbari district, about 84 kilometers (52 miles) from the capital, Dhaka, said fire official Dewan Sohel Rana. The bus was traveling to the capital from the southwestern district of Kushtia as people return to work after the Islamic festival of Eid al-Fitr. Rana said many of the passengers swam to safety after the

Revolut to base 40% of its global workforce in India by 2026

BENGALURU, March 26 (Reuters) – European fintech firm Revolut plans to have around 40% of its global workforce based in India by the end of 2026 as ​it expands its India global capability centre. The company, which in 2025 ‌committed 500 million pounds ($669.8 million) to its India business and GCC over five years, said it will fill 1,600 roles in its India centre through ​2026, taking its headcount in the country to 5,500 by year-end. The new ​positions will span product development, support functions and financial ⁠services functions such as payment processing and fraud investigations. Revolut currently ​employs 12,000

Parathyroid hormone may stop chronic back pain: New study

Chronic Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most widespread health issues globally, affecting people across all age groups and putting significant strain on healthcare systems. For many, the pain becomes long-lasting, disrupting work, sleep, and everyday life. In most cases, however, doctors cannot pinpoint a clear structural cause, which makes effective long-term treatment challenging. Chronic Lower back pain is one problem that is affecting the lives of millions in India, irrespective of age groups. The rate of prevalence of this disease may range between 18% to 80%. The cases are only rising, as a 2025 study shows a

Iran rejects US ceasefire plan, issues its own demands as strikes land across the Mideast

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, March 26, 2026 (AP) — Iran on Wednesday dismissed an American plan to pause the war in the Middle East and launched more attacks on Israel and Gulf Arab countries, including strikes that hit a fuel tank at Kuwait International Airport, sparking a fire. Iran’s defiance came as Israel launched airstrikes on Tehran and as the United States deployed paratroopers and more Marines to the region. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in an interview on state TV that his government has not engaged in talks to end the war, “and we do not plan on

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