Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has announced her intention to return to the country before the end of the year, despite a domestic tribunal sentencing her to death in absentia. In an exclusive broadcast interview with NDTV, Hasina heavily criticized the Yunus-led interim period and the subsequent BNP administration, rejecting her criminal convictions as "politically motivated" and asserting that her party remains deeply rooted in the nation's soil.
An intense, record-breaking heatwave continues to sweep across Europe, putting more than 95 million people under extreme heat warnings with temperatures projected to climb past 35°C on Tuesday. The severe weather system, which initially broke seasonal records across western Europe last week, has shifted eastward, prompting urgent warnings over heat-related illnesses, wildfires, and critical water shortages.
In a massive move for the entertainment industry, Google has unveiled a $75 million investment in AI-powered filmmaking through a strategic partnership with indie powerhouse A24. Google's DeepMind division will collaborate directly with filmmakers to develop cutting-edge technical infrastructure, steering clear of simple prompt-based generators to focus on expanding genuine cinematic boundaries.
Commercial traffic through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz has decelerated following targeted attacks on the container ship Ever Lovely and the oil tanker M/T Kiku. While US CENTCOM confirmed retaliatory strikes against Iranian targets after a drone strike, Washington and Tehran have reportedly agreed to a temporary pause in hostilities ahead of scheduled diplomatic talks in Doha.
In a sweeping move to upgrade public infrastructure, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has mandated that all future government bus acquisitions must be air-conditioned. Transport Minister Parthiban announced the directive on Sunday, following the recent launch of a Rs 1.27 billion eco-friendly fleet of diesel and CNG buses across the state.
An intense, record-breaking heatwave continues to sweep across Europe, putting more than 95 million people under extreme heat warnings with temperatures projected to climb past 35°C on Tuesday. The severe weather system, which initially broke seasonal records across western Europe last week, has shifted eastward, prompting urgent warnings over heat-related illnesses, wildfires, and critical water shortages.
In a massive move for the entertainment industry, Google has unveiled a $75 million investment in AI-powered filmmaking through a strategic partnership with indie powerhouse A24. Google's DeepMind division will collaborate directly with filmmakers to develop cutting-edge technical infrastructure, steering clear of simple prompt-based generators to focus on expanding genuine cinematic boundaries.
The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has lowered the retail price of furnace oil to Tk 109.10 per litre, reversing two back-to-back price hikes. The decision, approved during a special commission meeting on June 30, comes after a thorough review of international Platts rates, crude oil costs, and US dollar fluctuations between May and late June.
Brazil secured their place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 following a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Japan in Houston. Substitute Gabriel Martinelli proved to be the hero, curling home a magnificent winner five minutes into stoppage time.
