December 18, 2024 3:54 pm

Day: December 1, 2024

Culture, Entertainment

Justin Timberlake Cancels Another Concert Due to Back Injury

Justin Timberlake had to cancel another show on his Forget Tomorrow World Tour because of a back injury. This is the third concert he has canceled in recent months. Timberlake shared the news on Instagram on Saturday, saying that his doctors told him to rest. The canceled concert was set for December 2 in Oklahoma […]

Asia, Economy, Finance, International

BRICS Nations Control Over 20% of Global Gold Reserves, Boosting Economic Influence

BRICS Nations Now Control Over 20% of Global Gold Reserves, Strengthening Economic Alliances and De-Dollarization Efforts A recent report from the World Gold Council reveals that the BRICS countries – Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa – now collectively hold more than 20% of the world’s gold reserves, marking a significant shift in global […]

Asia, Bangladesh, India, International, Lead

Jaishankar Urges Bangladesh to Protect Minorities Amid Rising Violence Against Hindus

India Urges Bangladesh to Protect Minorities Amid Rising Violence Against Hindus New Delhi – India called on Bangladesh’s interim government on Friday to take responsibility for safeguarding its minority communities, expressing concern over increasing incidents of violence against Hindus and other minorities. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) rejected claims that such incidents were merely […]

Africa, Americas, International

Biden Visits Angola to Boost US-Backed Railway Project and Counter China’s Influence

Luanda, Angola – President Joe Biden embarked on a trip to Angola on December 1, fulfilling his promise to visit Africa during his presidency and spotlighting a major US-backed railway project aimed at reducing China’s dominance over critical minerals in the region. The Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR) project, partly funded by a $550 million (S$736 […]

Americas, China

China Condemns US Arms Sale to Taiwan and President Lai’s Transit Through US

Beijing – China pledged “resolute countermeasures” on December 1 in response to a recently approved US arms sale to Taiwan and criticized the United States for allowing Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te to transit through US territory. The US State Department approved the sale, valued at approximately US$385 million (S$515 million), which includes spare parts and […]

Americas, US

Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on BRICS Countries if They Introduce a Dollar Alternative

The countries of the BRICS bloc could face 100% tariffs if they introduce an alternative to the U.S. dollar, newly re-elected U.S. President Donald Trump has warned. In a post on his Truth Social platform on Saturday (November 30), Trump stated that any attempts by BRICS nations to move away from the U.S. dollar would […]

International, Pacific, Tech & Startup

Elon Musk Criticizes Australia’s Social Media Ban; PM Albanese Says Musk Pushing Agenda

Sydney – Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on December 1 dismissed criticism by Elon Musk of the country’s newly legislated social media ban for children under 16, saying the billionaire and X (formerly Twitter) owner was “pushing an agenda” for his platform. However, Albanese indicated he was open to discussions with Musk regarding the policy. […]

Bangladesh, International

Munni Saha released ‘on condition, after hours of arrest

Bangladeshi Prominent Journalist Munni Saha has been released from the custody of the Detective Branch ( a branch of Police) , just hours after being detained the capital on Saturday night. She was handed over to her family on payment of a bond shortly after midnight (technically Sunday). Quoting Rezaul Karim Mallick, additional commissioner (DB) […]

Americas, Lead

Donald Trump Appoints Kashyap Patel as FBI Director

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Kashyap Patel, an Indian-American lawyer and former government official, as the next Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Patel, 44, has been a vocal advocate for dismantling what he describes as the “deep state” within the U.S. government. In a post on Truth Social, Trump’s social media platform, […]

Asia

Heavy Flooding in Southern Thailand Claims Nine Lives, Displaces Thousands

BANGKOK – Torrential rains have triggered severe flooding in southern Thailand, leaving at least nine people dead and forcing over 13,000 residents to flee their homes, officials reported on Nov 30. Rescue teams using boats and jet skis are working to reach stranded communities as floodwaters continue to rise across eight provinces. The Thai Disaster […]

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