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Day: November 28, 2024

Alarming Pattern of Deaths: Awami League Leaders Perish in Custody Under Interim Government

The recent deaths of Awami League (AL) leaders in police custody have sparked outrage across Bangladesh, raising concerns over the interim government’s treatment of opposition political figures. Critics argue that the government’s actions reflect a deliberate strategy to suppress the AL, undermining democratic principles and perpetuating an authoritarian rule. In a grim development, Bogura district […]

Japan, U.S., Philippines to Hold Inaugural Maritime Talks in December

Japan, the United States, and the Philippines will convene their first trilateral maritime consultations on security cooperation this December, marking a significant step in strengthening regional collaboration. The plans were confirmed during a bilateral meeting between Japan’s Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya and Philippine Secretary for Foreign Affairs Enrique Manalo in Fiuggi, Italy. The consultations will […]

China and US Conduct Quiet Prisoner Exchange in Diplomatic Gesture

In a discreet yet significant diplomatic move, China and the United States have exchanged prisoners, signaling a potential thaw in their strained relations. On Thursday, Beijing announced that three Chinese nationals, described as “wrongfully imprisoned” in the US, had returned home. This followed a statement from Washington that it had secured the release of three […]

Bon Blackman’s Speech in UK Parliament Condemning Persecution of Hindus and Attempts to Ban ISKCON

Bangladesh Persecution of Hindus and ISKCON Condemned in UK Parliament by MP Bob Blackman Blackman’s Speech in the UK Parliament: Today, Member of Parliament Bob Blackman delivered a critical speech in the UK Parliament, highlighting the persecution of Hindus and the alarming attempts to ban the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in Bangladesh amidst […]

Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi Charged with ‘Terrorism’ After Islamabad Protests

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan, his wife Bushra Bibi, and hundreds of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers have been charged with “terrorism” and other offenses following this week’s protests in Islamabad. The charges include violating protest restrictions, attacking police, abduction, and defying Section 144, which prohibits gatherings of more than four people. Authorities have arrested nearly […]

The Yezidis – The  forgotten Genocide

Deepanwita Martin Yezidi Women Sold into Slavery. Younger Girls Priced Higher in a Genocide Rooted in Prejudice. Ten years after the genocide that devastated Iraq’s Yezidi community, the horrors of systematic enslavement, mass killings, and forced displacement still resonate. In 2014, the Islamic State (IS) launched a brutal campaign against the Yezidis, marked not only […]

Australia Introduces Social Media Ban for Children Under 16

In a bold move to enhance online safety, Australia has passed new legislation prohibiting children under the age of 16 from using social media platforms, including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and X (formerly known as Twitter). The law, driven by concerns over the negative impact of social media on young users, was announced by Prime Minister […]

Putin Issues New Threat to Europe with Revised Nuclear Doctrine and Missile Deployment

Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a stark warning to Europe, escalating concerns of a broader conflict. The Kremlin has updated its nuclear doctrine, now treating any attack on Russian forces from a non-nuclear state backed by a nuclear power, such as NATO members aiding Ukraine, as a direct threat warranting nuclear retaliation. This shift […]

Margot Robbie Still Puzzled by ‘Babylon’ Flop: “I Love It”

Margot Robbie remains puzzled by the poor reception of Babylon, the 2022 film directed by Damien Chazelle, which struggled both with critics and at the box office. Despite grossing only $15 million domestically, far below its $80 million budget, Robbie expressed on the Talking Pictures podcast that she can’t understand why the film didn’t connect […]

Thanksgiving Day Celebrated Across the United States

Millions of Americans are celebrating Thanksgiving Day, a national holiday that brings families and friends together for a day of gratitude, feasting, and reflection. Thanksgiving, observed on the fourth Thursday of November, has deep historical roots, tracing back to the 1621 harvest feast shared by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag Native Americans in Plymouth, Massachusetts. […]