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Day: November 25, 2024

UK Imposes Major Sanctions on Russia’s ‘Shadow Fleet’ Evading Oil Restrictions

The UK government has announced its largest package of sanctions to date targeting Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet,” a network of vessels allegedly used to bypass sanctions on Russian oil exports. The Kremlin reportedly relies on this fleet to circumvent international restrictions, funneling funds to support its ongoing war in Ukraine. British officials have condemned the […]

Barbara Taylor Bradford, Author of A Woman of Substance, Dies at 91

Barbara Taylor Bradford, the famous author of A Woman of Substance, passed away on Sunday at the age of 91. Her death was confirmed by a spokesperson, who said she died at her home in New York City. The cause of death was not shared. Born on May 10, 1933, in Leeds, England, Bradford started […]

6 platoon BGB member deployed in Dhaka

The deployment of six platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) in Dhaka has been confirmed by Md. Shariful Islam, Public Relations Officer, to maintain law and order. The deployment took place around 3 PM on November 25 in areas like Jatrabari and Dhonia. This measure was taken amidst ongoing unrest and security concerns in the […]

‘Kraven the Hunter’ to Release in China Theaters

Kraven the Hunter will be released in mainland China on December 14. The movie will also open in other countries, starting with the Red Sea International Film Festival in Saudi Arabia on December 11. The movie will release in the U.S. and Canada on December 12. This film is part of Sony’s Spider-Man Universe and […]

Cynthia Erivo Signs Big New Deal After Success with Wicked

Cynthia Erivo, star of Wicked, has signed a big new deal with Universal Pictures. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Erivo and her production company, Edith’s Daughter, have agreed to a “first-look” deal with the studio. This means Universal will have the first opportunity to work with them on future projects. While there are no details […]

Bangladesh’s caretaker government, led by Nobel Peace Prize winner Mohammad Yunus, has destroyed the careers of hundreds of journalists- in just the first 100 days of its rule

Charlotte Jacquemart Bangladesh has never seen such a ferocious attack on press freedom since independence in 1971. Journalists and the media, of whatever kind, have always had to walk a tightrope in Bangladesh. Under all previous governments, whether it was the Awami League, the BNP or the military: Working as a journalist has never been […]

BD Hindus leader Chinmoy Krishna in Police Custody

The spokesperson of Bangladesh Sanatan Jagaran Mancha and the head of Chattogram’s Pundarik Dham, Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, has been taken into custody by the Dhaka Metropolitan Detective Police (DB) from Dhaka airport. The additional commissioner of DB, Rezaul Karim Mallik, confirmed the detention on Monday (November 25) at around 4:30 PM. He stated that […]

Taiwan Reports Chinese Balloon Near Its Northern Waters Ahead of Presidential Election

TAIPEI — Taiwan’s Defence Ministry reported on Nov 25 the detection of a Chinese balloon over the sea north of the island, marking the first such sighting since April. The incident comes as Taiwan braces for its January presidential election, which has seen what Taipei describes as “unprecedented” Chinese balloon activity as part of Beijing’s […]

Russian Forces Capture British Mercenary in Kursk Region, Reports Say

Russian forces have reportedly captured a British mercenary fighting alongside the Ukrainian army in the Kursk region, according to Russia’s RIA state news agency. The region, partially controlled by Kyiv forces, has been a flashpoint for recent military activity. “A mercenary from Great Britain, who called himself James Scott Rhys Anderson, was captured. He is […]

3 Gets Good News

There is some good news about Sherlock Holmes 3. Jude Law shared that the movie now has a new script. The Sherlock Holmes movie series started in 2009 with Robert Downey Jr. playing Sherlock Holmes and Jude Law as Dr. Watson. The second movie, Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, came out in 2011. In […]