January 30, 2025 9:21 pm

Day: January 29, 2025

Judge Halts Trump’s Order to Block Federal Aid

A U.S. judge has temporarily halted an order issued by President Donald Trump that sought to block hundreds of billions of dollars in federal grants and loans. The decision came just before the order was set to take effect, according to a BBC report. Judge Loren Ali Khan has issued the stay until Monday. The […]

Amelia Dimoldenberg Returns to the Oscars as Social Media Ambassador

UK comedian, broadcaster, and producer Amelia Dimoldenberg is set to return as the Social Media Ambassador and Red Carpet Correspondent for the 97th Academy Awards. Dimoldenberg previously held the same role for the 96th Oscars season, and will once again provide exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the star-studded event, offering a unique and engaging perspective to […]

Wicked Director Jon M. Chu Lines Up Surprising New Film

Jon M. Chu, known for his work on the hit musical Wicked and fan-favorites like Crazy Rich Asians and In the Heights, is set to take on an unexpected new project. The director has been tapped to bring a beloved Dr. Seuss classic to life in an entirely new way: as an animated musical. Chu […]

France Considering Military Deployment in Greenland

Donald Trump has announced his intention to take control of Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark. He has mentioned this several times since winning the presidential election last November. Trump has even threatened to use military force to seize Greenland. In response to this, France is now considering the deployment of troops to the Arctic […]

Ukraine War Could End in Two Months: Putin

If Washington stops providing financial and military aid to Kyiv, the war in Ukraine could end within two months, said Russian President Vladimir Putin. He made this statement in an interview with Russian journalist Pavel Zarubin on Tuesday. In the interview, Putin stated, “If Western sponsors withdraw their support, Ukraine will cease to exist. If […]

UK Issues Travel Advisory for Citizens Regarding Pakistan

The United Kingdom has issued a travel advisory for its citizens regarding certain regions in Pakistan. The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) issued this warning on Tuesday. In the advisory, the FCDO has instructed citizens to avoid traveling to any border areas of Pakistan. Additionally, it has advised against traveling to several regions in […]

Donald Trump Wants to Withdraw US Troops from Syria

US President Donald Trump wants to withdraw American troops from war-torn Syria, according to Israeli media. Currently, around 2,000 US troops are deployed in Syrian territory. On Wednesday (January 29), the news agency Anadolu reported this information. According to the report, Israeli media claimed on Tuesday that President Trump wants to withdraw thousands of American […]

Germany Faces Economic Crisis, GDP Declines for Three Consecutive Years

Germany’s economy is facing a severe crisis. The country’s GDP is expected to shrink by 0.1% this year, according to the BDI Industry Association. For the first time since German reunification, the country is witnessing three consecutive years of GDP contraction. The BDI has projected that the Eurozone’s growth will be around 1.1%, while global […]

International Kolkata Book Fair Begins Without Bangladesh After 25 Years

For the first time in 25 years, the 48th International Kolkata Book Fair has commenced without Bangladesh’s participation. The fair, which started on January 28, will continue until February 8. On Tuesday evening, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated the event in the presence of German Ambassador to India, Philipp Ackermann, and renowned writer […]

International Criminal Court Recognizes LGBTQ People as Victims of Gender Persecution for the First Time

In a historic move, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has, for the first time, recognized LGBTQ individuals as victims of gender persecution under international criminal law. This landmark decision came as ICC’s chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, requested arrest warrants against key Taliban officials for their targeted persecution of women and LGBTQ people in Afghanistan. Since […]