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Day: December 31, 2024

Asia, India

India Launches First Space Docking Mission

At the end of the year, India has embarked on a new chapter in space research. On Monday (December 30) at 10 PM, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) successfully launched its SPADEx mission from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. Within 15 minutes of the launch, ISRO’s PSLV-C60 rocket placed two space docking satellites into orbit. Indian […]

Asia, Pacific

Kim Jong Un Addresses Putin as ‘Dear Comrade’ in New Year’s Greeting

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has sent a New Year’s greeting to Russian President Vladimir Putin, addressing him as “dear friend” and praising the close bilateral relationship between their countries. This information was reported on Tuesday by North Korea’s state news agency, KCNA. Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Moscow and Pyongyang […]

News

Bangladesh Judiciary: A Vehicle of Extortion

Shamima Chowdhury Since the August Uprising and the fall of Sheikh Hasina government on 5 August, Bangladesh judiciary has turned into a vehicle of extortion and money making. Many lawyers in collaboration with a few police officials and a few activists of the BNP and Jamaati Islami parties and their associated youth groups are having […]

Middle East

Exchange of Nearly 300 Prisoners Between Russia and Ukraine

With mediation from the United Arab Emirates, Russia and Ukraine have exchanged over 300 prisoners. The exchange took place on Monday between the two warring nations. Since Russia launched its military operation in Ukraine in February 2022, there have been only a few agreements between the two countries, one of which is prisoner exchanges. During […]

Lifestyle, News

Global LGBTQ News 2024: Key Developments Shaping the Year

Nafis Sadique Shatil The year 2024 has been marked by significant milestones and challenges for LGBTQ communities worldwide. From legal advancements to disheartening crackdowns, here are the top stories that shaped the year. In a concerning trend, multiple African nations moved to tighten or introduce anti-LGBTQ laws. Ghana’s parliament passed the controversial Promotion of Proper […]

International

Netanyahu in Hospital Underground Amid Rocket Attack Fears

Last Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu underwent prostate surgery at Jerusalem’s Hadassah Medical Center. Following the procedure, he has remained at the hospital. Due to concerns that Palestinian armed group Hamas or Yemen’s Houthi rebels might launch rocket attacks, Netanyahu has been moved to the hospital’s underground facility. Israel’s Prime Minister’s Office confirmed the […]

Americas, Lead

Six Suspected in Deadly Human Smuggling Incidents at California’s Southwest Border

United States Coast Guard officials in California have identified six suspects in connection with deadly human smuggling events that occurred at the southwest border last week. The incidents, which took place between December 23 and December 29, involved more than 60 individuals and tragically resulted in multiple fatalities1. In a statement posted on their X […]

International, Lead

World Bank Report Highlights Transformative Impact of Economic Inclusion Programs in 2024

The State of Economic Inclusion 2024 report, released today by the World Bank, showcases the transformative impact of economic inclusion programs on youth employment opportunities. These programs, which empower youth through skills training, apprenticeships, and job placement, are cost-effective and impactful. However, they currently reach only about one in ten people living in extreme poverty, […]

International, Pacific

2024 Asia Power Index: Performance Scores of Selected Middle Powers

The 2024 Asia Power Index by Australia’s Lowy Institute has evaluated the performance of selected middle powers in various categories. Here are the detailed scores for Australia, India, Japan, Russia, and South Korea across different dimensions of power: Defence Networks: Cultural Influence: Military Capability: Resilience: Future Resources: Economic Capability: These scores reflect the dynamic and […]

Entertainment

‌Kate Beckinsale Shares Horrifying Experience of Sexual Harassment on Film Sets

Underworld star Kate Beckinsale has shared a frightening experience of sexual harassment on a film set in a video posted on Instagram. The actress was inspired to post the video after seeing the response to the sexual harassment allegations made by Blake Lively against the director and co-actor of It Ends With Us, Justin Baldoni. […]

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