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Day: December 28, 2024

The Future of Air Travel in 2025: A Year of Transformation

Are you prepared for the sweeping changes coming to air travel in 2025? Perhaps not, as the industry is on the brink of unprecedented innovation. New aircraft, expanded routes, strategic alliances, and shifts in pricing are set to redefine the experience of flying. Among the buzz, Greenland is emerging as a surprising focal point in […]

Iran Anticipates Challenges in 2025 Over Nuclear Program Amidst Trump’s Return

Iran has identified 2025 as a critical juncture for its nuclear program, expressing deep apprehensions about the potential re-implementation of Donald Trump’s “maximum pressure” policy following his expected return to the U.S. presidency. This policy, which Trump enacted in 2018 by pulling out of the 2015 nuclear deal negotiated by Barack Obama, has left a […]

Bangladesh Foreign Adviser Urges Balanced Relations with India, China, and US

Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain stated on Saturday that Bangladesh must navigate a delicate balance in its foreign relations with major powers like India, China, and the United States, given its non-dominant position on the global stage. Speaking at a national dialogue hosted by the Forum for Bangladesh Studies at the Krishibid Institute Bangladesh, […]

Putin Apologizes Over Plane Crash Without Acknowledging Russian Responsibility

Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued an apology to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev following the downing of a commercial airliner in Russian airspace on Christmas Day, which claimed 38 lives. However, Putin stopped short of admitting Russia’s culpability in the incident. In his first public remarks about the tragedy, Putin described the crash as a […]

North Korean Troops Face Heavy Casualties on Ukraine’s Front Lines, White House Reports

North Korean soldiers are enduring significant casualties while fighting on the front lines of Russia’s war against Ukraine. In the past week alone, around 1,000 North Korean troops have been killed or injured in Russia’s Kursk region, White House spokesperson John Kirby revealed on Friday. This figure is notably higher than any previously disclosed by […]

Bangladesh Voter Age Controversy: BNP Criticizes Chief Adviser’s Proposal

Dhaka, December 28, 2024 – BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has voiced strong opposition to the Chief Adviser’s suggestion to lower the voting age from 18 to 17, claiming it could lead to unnecessary delays in the election process.Speaking at a discussion hosted by a faction of the Jatiya Gonotantrik Party (Jagpa) at […]

U.S. Homelessness Hits Record High Amid Affordable Housing Crisis

Over 770,000 individuals were living in shelters or on the streets as of January, according to the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) latest annual report on homelessness. This figure marks an 18% increase from last year—already a significant rise—and the highest number since HUD began tracking homelessness in 2007. Released Friday, the report […]

Bangladeshi American Minorities Plead for Trump’s Intervention in Bangladesh Crisis

A coalition of Bangladeshi American Hindus, Buddhists, and Christians has issued an urgent appeal to President-elect Donald Trump, describing a dire situation for religious and ethnic minorities in Bangladesh. They are facing what they term an “existential threat” from Islamist forces, and in a heartfelt letter, they’ve sought both immediate relief and long-term solutions to […]

2024: The Year Science and Technology Redefined Our Future

IntroductionThe year 2024 has been a remarkable period for science and technology, with groundbreaking advancements that have redefined the boundaries of human potential. From artificial intelligence transforming industries to revolutionary strides in renewable energy, these breakthroughs have set a new benchmark for innovation. This feature explores the top ten scientific and technological achievements of the […]

Even Jenny from the Block wasn’t willing to splurge on entertainment at her wedding — not even for Bruno Mars.

Celebrity wedding planner Marcy Blum recently revealed details from her time planning Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez’s canceled wedding during an appearance on The Skinny Confidential Him & Her Podcast. Blum worked with the couple following their engagement in March 2019, and one of the key discussions was about hiring a big-name entertainer. Blum shared […]