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Day: November 17, 2024

At Least 72 People Dead: Escalating Attack on Gaza and Lebanon

The escalating violence in the Middle East has reached harrowing levels, with civilian lives bearing the brunt of the ongoing conflict. On Saturday, Israeli airstrikes on residential towers in Beit Lahiya, located in northern Gaza, has left at least 72 people dead, according to Gaza’s Government Media Office. The Palestinian Civil Defense has reported that […]

Yunus Wants to Be in Power for 4 Years? Social Media Claims Raise Questions Over Political Ambitions

Dastagir Jahangir Washington, D.C. – Professor Muhammad Yunus, the Nobel Peace Prize laureate and renowned social entrepreneur, is at the center of a growing political crisis in Bangladesh. According to unverified sources circulating on social media, Yunus is alleged to have expressed a desire to remain in power for a period of more than four […]

Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s Pick for DNI, Has a History of Condemning Pakistan’s Role in Minority Atrocities

Washington, D.C. – President-elect Donald Trump has named former Democratic Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard as his Director of National Intelligence (DNI), marking a significant addition to his administration. Gabbard, the first Hindu member of Congress, is known for her outspoken criticism of Pakistan’s military and its treatment of minorities, as well as her strong advocacy for […]

Sri Lanka’s Leftist Victory Sparks Hopes for Change and Unity

Sri Lanka’s newly elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and his National People’s Power (NPP) party have won a decisive two-thirds majority in parliament, raising expectations for transformative governance in a nation long fractured by ethnic and political divides. The NPP secured 159 of 225 parliamentary seats, surpassing all other parties in a landslide victory. This […]

Russia Launches Massive Assault on Ukraine’s Energy and Military Infrastructure

Russia unleashed one of its largest coordinated attacks on Ukraine since the start of the nearly three-year war, targeting critical energy and military facilities. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that approximately 120 missiles and 90 drones were deployed in Sunday’s assault, with Ukrainian defenses intercepting over 140 projectiles. Explosions reverberated across the country, including in […]

Jon Jones Retains UFC Heavyweight Title as Trump Watches; Xi Jinping Signals Willingness to Work with Incoming Administration

Jones Defeats Miocic at UFC 309 in Star-Studded EventJon Jones showcased his dominance at UFC 309 with a stunning knockout victory over Stipe Miocic to retain his heavyweight title. The fight, held at Madison Square Garden, marked Miocic’s retirement and solidified Jones’s legacy in the octagon. The event drew a high-profile audience, including President-elect Donald […]

UFC 309: Jon Jones Knocks Out Stipe Miocic, Retains Heavyweight Title in Star-Studded Event

Jon Jones delivered a spectacular knockout against Stipe Miocic at UFC 309, securing his heavyweight title defense with a spinning back kick to the ribs followed by a series of head strikes in the third round. The victory, which took place at Madison Square Garden, marked Miocic’s retirement and left Jones hinting at his continued […]

Middle East Conflict Escalates with Heavy Casualties in Gaza and Lebanon

The conflict in the Middle East continues to escalate, with intense fighting resulting in significant civilian and military casualties: The escalating violence has drawn international concern as the region faces a worsening humanitarian crisis. Calls for a ceasefire and diplomatic intervention are growing amidst the devastation.

Trump’s Defense Secretary Nominee Faces Scrutiny Over Sexual Assault Allegations and Settlement

President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, reportedly paid a settlement to a woman who accused him of sexual assault in an incident dating back to October 2017. Hegseth denies the allegations, claiming the encounter in Monterey, California, was consensual, according to his attorney. Local authorities confirmed that an investigation into “an […]

Hindu Youth Dies Allegedly from Army Torture Following Assault Over Relationship with Muslim Woman in Bangladesh

A 21-year-old Hindu youth, Hridoy Rabi Das, has died following an alleged assault over his relationship with a Muslim woman in the Karimganj area of Kishoreganj district. The victim, a barber by profession, was reportedly attacked on accusations of attempting to convert the woman to his faith. According to credible sources, Hridoy was handed over […]