November 26, 2024 10:33 am

Day: November 26, 2024

Asia, Bangladesh, India, International, Lead

India expresses concern over Chinmoy arrest

India has expressed serious concerns over the arrest and denial of bail to Chinmoy Krishna Das, a prominent Hindu leader and spokesperson for the Bangladesh Sammilit Sanatan Jagran Jote. This incident has heightened tensions, as it comes amid a broader pattern of alleged attacks on Hindus and other minority communities in Bangladesh. In a statement, […]

Culture, Entertainment

Keira Knightley Explains Why She Won’t Return to Movie Franchises

Keira Knightley became very famous for her role in the Pirates of the Caribbean films, but she says she has no interest in returning to long movie franchises. Knightley, who played Elizabeth Swann in several Pirates films between 2003 and 2007, explained why she will not take on another long-term movie series in a recent […]

Culture, Entertainment

How Wicked Beat Gladiator II at the Box Office

This past weekend, Wicked, the magical movie based on the Broadway musical, took over the box office, earning $114 million in North America. It easily beat Gladiator II, which brought in $55.5 million. Gladiator II is the sequel to the 2000 Best Picture winner Gladiator, a film about ancient Rome. While $55.5 million is a […]

China, International

China Shadows U.S. Patrol Plane Over Taiwan Strait, Denounces “Public Hype”

China’s military confirmed on Tuesday it deployed naval and air forces to monitor and warn a U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon patrol aircraft that flew through the Taiwan Strait. Beijing accused Washington of distorting facts and misleading international opinion, further escalating tensions over the contested waterway. The U.S. Navy’s 7th Fleet stated the patrol aircraft operated […]

Middle East

Iran’s Alleged Chemical Weapons Program Sparks Geopolitical Concerns

A comprehensive review by the Institute for Science and International Security (TheGoodISIS) has raised alarms over Iran’s alleged development of chemical weapons based on pharmaceutical-based agents (PBAs). The findings suggest links between Iranian research and development (R&D) efforts and the military apparatus, prompting calls for the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) to […]

Asia, International

Malaysian Court Orders Government to Return Seized Swatch LGBT Watches

A Malaysian court has directed the government to return 172 rainbow-themed watches seized from Swiss watchmaker Swatch last year. The authorities confiscated the watches, citing their “LGBT elements,” as homosexuality is illegal in Malaysia, a Muslim-majority country, and punishable by up to 20 years in prison. However, the court ruled the seizure was unlawful since […]

Asia, International, Pacific

Russia Moves to Remove Taliban from List of Banned Organizations, Signaling Geopolitical Shift

MOSCOW – A bill has been officially submitted to the Russian State Duma proposing the removal of the Taliban from the list of banned organizations in Russia, signaling a potential shift in Moscow’s approach to international relations and counter-terrorism efforts. This legislative move could mark a strategic step towards cooperating with the Taliban in counter-terrorism […]

Finance, Global Trade, India

US Agency Reviews Impact of Bribery Allegations on Adani’s Sri Lanka Project

The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) announced on Sunday that it is reviewing the potential implications of bribery allegations against Gautam Adani, founder of the Adani Group, on its prior commitment to lend over $550 million for a Sri Lankan port development project partially backed by the group. Last November, the DFC agreed to […]

Culture, Entertainment

Big Winners at the 2024 International Emmy Awards

The 2024 International Emmy Awards took place in New York on Monday night. The best TV shows from around the world were honoured, with winners chosen from 21 countries. The top winners were: Drops of God won Best Drama Series. Timothy Spall won Best Actor. Aokbab-Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying won Best Actress. División Palermo won Best Comedy. […]

Americas, International, Pacific, UN

CBI Chair Accuses UK Government of Treating Businesses as a ‘Cash Cow’ Over Workers’ Rights and Tax Hikes

LONDON – Confederation of British Industry (CBI) chair Rupert Soames has sharply criticized the UK government for treating employers as a “cash cow” in the wake of the recent budget and urged ministers to reconsider plans for stricter workers’ rights. Speaking at the CBI’s annual conference on Monday, Soames said, “In the budget, business has […]

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