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Pacific

Labour Breaks Election Promise, Allows Transgender Women Access to Some Female-Only Spaces

The Labour Government has sparked controversy by breaking its election promise to protect female-only spaces, now permitting transgender women to access certain single-sex areas designated for biological females under specific circumstances. Previously, Keir Starmer assured voters that safeguarding female-only spaces was a top priority during a general election debate with Rishi Sunak. However, Labour’s Women […]

Middle East, Pacific

Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Refinery and Territory with Missiles and Drones, Causing Fire

Moscow – On Thursday, Russian officials reported that Ukraine launched a major attack on Russian territory, firing at least 13 missiles and 84 drones. The strikes targeted the southern Rostov region, causing a fire at the Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery, which burned for several hours before being extinguished early in the morning. The refinery, a frequent […]

Bangladesh, Lead

Charlotte Jacquemart Slams Bangladesh’s Crackdown on Press Freedom in Exclusive Interview with “The Voice” News Platform

In an exclusive interview with Dastagir Jahangir for The Voice news platform, Charlotte Jacquemart, Senior Editor of Swiss Public Radio and renowned economist and journalist, spoke out against the ongoing crackdown on press freedom in Bangladesh, following her recent visit to the country. Jacquemart’s insights shed light on the escalating situation for journalists, describing it […]

Entertainment

Famous Spanish Actress Marisa Paredes Dies at 78

Marisa Paredes, the renowned Spanish actress known for her work with director Pedro Almodóvar in films like The Flower of My Secret, All About My Mother, and The Skin I Live In, has passed away at the age of 78. Her death was confirmed by the Academy of Cinematographic Arts and Sciences of Spain, which […]

Entertainment

Marvel Studios Announces Black Panther 3 is Coming!

Marvel Studios has officially announced that Black Panther 3 is currently in development. Returning as producer is Nate Moore, who previously produced Black Panther (2018) and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022). Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige praised Nate Moore during the announcement, acknowledging that Moore, who will be stepping away from Marvel to pursue other […]

Bangladesh, Economy

Bangladesh Seeks Additional $750 Million Loan from IMF Amid Economic Struggles

Bangladesh has formally requested an extra $750 million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to alleviate its economic challenges and address foreign exchange shortages.In a statement issued on Wednesday, the IMF announced that a staff-level agreement has been made to release a fourth tranche of $645 million as part of the ongoing $4.7 billion loan […]

Bangladesh, Lead

Violence Against Hindu Minorities in Bangladesh: Awami League Leader’s Hindu Family Targeted in Brutal Attack (VIDEO)

Netrokona, Bangladesh: Moni Karmakar Moni, Vice Chairman of Purbadhala Upazila and a local Awami League leader, has alleged brutal violence against his family due to his political affiliation and religious identity. Karmakar, who identifies as a Hindu and aligns himself with the ideals of Bangabandhu, stated that his minor school-going children were unjustly arrested, while […]

Asia, Bangladesh

Partition of Pakistan: Who Created Bangladesh—India or Pakistan Itself?

leems sparrow The long nine-month battle between East Bengal and West Pakistan in 1971 will be remembered in Bangladesh and Pakistan equally. That was awful and embarrassing for Pakistan. Nevertheless, some argue that human history has been constructed by the prevailing side, whereas the opponent takes all the blame. Without being too biased, I’ve long […]

Americas, Bangladesh, Lead, North America, State Department, US

What Does the U.S. State Department Say About Ensuring Press Freedom in Bangladesh?

Washington D.C., December 2024 – The United States has reaffirmed its call for respecting press freedom in Bangladesh and said that cases against journalists there should follow the rule of law. “We believe media freedoms should be respected, and cases against journalists should follow the rule of law,” U.S. State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller told […]

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