Letter: ‘Deep concern’ from 98 Minnesota mayors over rising costs, financial burden on cities

Dozens of Minnesota mayors have signed onto a letter to state leaders, raising concerns about the rising costs and financial pressures cities are facing due to state mandates. The group of 98 mayors published the letter publicly on Monday, highlighting rising property taxes, declining state budget projections and the recent fraud investigations as reasons for … Read more

‘Unavoidable circumstances’: Bangladesh halts visa services in 3 Indian cities

The Bangladesh high commission in New Delhi suspended visa services for an indefinite period on Monday after a small group of protesters gathered near the mission, people familiar with the matter said, amid fresh strains in bilateral ties. A security official stands guard outside the Bangladesh High Commission following protests in Bangladesh after the death … Read more