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Day: November 16, 2024

Trump’s Influence Overshadows Biden’s Final Meeting with Xi at APEC Summit

Lima, Peru, November 2024 As President Joe Biden meets Chinese President Xi Jinping for their final bilateral discussion at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, the specter of President-elect Donald Trump looms large over the proceedings. Biden and Xi, who share a decade-long diplomatic relationship, are expected to reflect on their complex history amid mounting […]

Transgender Influencer Arrested Under Indonesia’s Blasphemy Law

Nafis Sadique Shatil Indonesia’s contentious blasphemy law has once again sparked debate, following the arrest of a transgender influencer in Medan, North Sumatra. The influencer, known as Ratu Thalisa, or Ratu Entok, was taken into custody on October 10 after Christian groups filed police reports accusing her of blasphemy. The incident stems from a TikTok […]

Suspect emerges due to unchecked clearance to Pak cargo vessels in Bangladesh port by the Yunus administration

Dhaka, Bangladesh – According to National Board of Revenue (NBR) sources, Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Syed Ahmed Maruf, met with Finance Advisor Salehuddin Ahmed on September 1. Sources confirmed that the Pakistani cargo vessels will enter Bangladesh without manual inspection. However, that notification, after reaching the Chittagong port, the country’s products were subjected to […]

Bangladesh’s Transitional Government Faces Growing Doubts Amid Reform Push

Three months after the ousting of Sheikh Hasina’s government in what many hailed as a “second liberation,” Bangladesh’s interim administration, led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, is facing mounting criticism. The euphoria that greeted Hasina’s fall has given way to skepticism, with growing concerns about the legitimacy, effectiveness, and motivations of the unelected interim government. […]

Indian-Americans Lobby for Sanctions Against Bangladesh

A group of Indian-Americans is lobbying the newly elected Trump administration to take action against Bangladesh, including imposing economic sanctions. According to a report by PTI, published by NDTV, the group is seeking to leverage both the Trump administration and the U.S. Congress to address what they claim are human rights violations against Hindus and […]

Conan O’Brien to Host 2025 Oscars

Comedian and former late-night host Conan O’Brien will host the 97th Oscars on March 2, 2025, the Academy announced Friday. This will be O’Brien’s first time hosting the awards, following two years with Jimmy Kimmel as host. The Oscars recently won an Emmy for best live variety show and had over 20 million viewers. O’Brien […]

Biden Strengthens Ties with Japan and South Korea Ahead of Trump Administration

On the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Lima, Peru, U.S. President Joe Biden met with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Friday. This marked their first in-person meeting, aimed at fortifying trilateral relations before the incoming Trump administration, which has sparked concerns about the […]

Trump Appoints Steven Cheung and Sergio Gor to Key White House Roles

President-elect Donald Trump has named Steven Cheung as White House communications director and Sergio Gor as head of the Presidential Personnel Office, the Trump transition team announced Friday. Cheung, who served as director of strategic response during Trump’s first term, played a pivotal role in shaping the administration’s communication strategy. Gor, a long-time advisor, will […]

Karoline Leavitt Named Youngest White House Press Secretary

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary, making her the youngest in U.S. history to hold the position at just 27 years old. Trump praised Leavitt as a “highly effective communicator” and expressed confidence in her ability to help advance his administration’s agenda. “Karoline is smart, tough, and has proven […]

California Man Sentenced to Life for Hate Crime Murder of Gay Jewish Student

Samuel Woodward, a 27-year-old from California, has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for the 2018 murder of Blaze Bernstein, a 19-year-old gay and Jewish university student. The case, described as a hate crime, highlighted connections to neo-Nazi extremism and the dangers of hate-driven violence. The Crime Woodward was convicted in July of […]