January 8, 2025 4:04 am

Day: January 5, 2025

Hamas Offers Hostage Release Deal Amidst Renewed Talks and Escalating Violence

Gaza Strip, Palestinian Territories – In a significant development amidst the ongoing conflict, a Hamas official announced on January 5 that the group is ready to release 34 hostages in the “first phase” of a potential deal with Israel. This revelation comes after Israel confirmed that indirect talks on a truce and hostage release agreement […]

President-elect Donald Trump Inherits a Strong Economy Amidst Divided Nation

Washington, D.C. – As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take the oath of office for a second time, he portrays a nation in crisis, describing it as a “disaster” and a “laughing stock” on social media. However, by many traditional metrics, the America he inherits from President Joe Biden is in better shape than any […]

Tokyo Sushi Restaurateurs Shell Out $1.3 Million for a Motorbike-Sized Bluefin Tuna in New Year’s Auction

In an event that underscores the luxury and tradition of Japanese cuisine, Tokyo’s sushi aficionados have set a new benchmark by purchasing a colossal bluefin tuna for ¥207 million ($1.3 million; £1 million) at the annual New Year’s auction held at Toyosu Fish Market. This sale marks the second highest price ever recorded for a […]

Medical Crisis Deepens: Indian Visa Restrictions Amidst Bangladesh Tensions Leave Patients in Limbo

The escalating diplomatic tensions between India and Bangladesh are casting a long shadow over the lives of thousands of Bangladeshi patients who depend on Indian medical facilities for critical care. Since the political upheaval in Bangladesh, which saw the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, an ally of India, in August, India has significantly curtailed […]

India Raises Alarms Over Chinese Hydropower Dam on Yarlung Zangbo in Tibet

On Friday, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs revealed that it has formally conveyed its concerns to the Chinese government regarding the construction of a colossal hydropower dam on the Yarlung Zangbo river in Tibet. The river, known as the Brahmaputra in India and Bangladesh, is a vital lifeline for millions across South Asia, flowing […]

The Nobel Peace Prize winner tramples on press freedom

Charlotte Jacquemart The transitional government under Muhammad Yunus puts unwanted journalists in prison – with fabricated murder charges.  Getting into the country is easier than ever. The border police officer at Hazrat Shahjalal Airport in Dhaka waves you through. They are happy to have foreign tourists, as they have hardly been coming since the […]

Massive Winter Storm Targets Central U.S., Bringing Snow, Ice, and Heavy Rain

A powerful winter storm is sweeping across the central United States, placing nearly 70 million people under winter weather alerts. This system is expected to deliver a dangerous mix of snow, ice, and blizzard conditions, with wind gusts reaching up to 50 mph. Having already brought treacherous conditions to the Central Plains, the storm threatens […]

How Putin went from intelligence officer to Russian leader for 25 years

When Vladimir Putin took over as Russia’s acting president in the last days of the 20th century, the former spy was a mystery to many. Boris Yeltsin shocked everyone on December 31, 1999, announcing his resignation as president. “Russia must enter a new millennium with new politicians, new faces, new intelligence, strong and energetic,” he […]

New York Implements First U.S. Congestion Charge

New York City has now launched the first congestion pricing initiative in the United States, charging drivers up to $9 (£7) per day to enter a designated area south of Central Park. This zone, which spans from 60th Street down to the southern tip of Manhattan, includes iconic landmarks such as the Empire State Building, […]

So-called “Non-politician” Trump again in White House

Wear a blue suit-red tie. Donald Trump is looking far away with his hands on his knees. What does he see? Maybe the future of America, or the world. Recently, such a cover has been published in the influential Time magazine of the United States. They have selected Trump as ‘Person of the Year’ or […]