February 7, 2025 1:02 pm

Day: February 1, 2025

3 Israelis, 183 Palestinians Freed in Fourth Round

In the West Bank city of Ramallah, there was a sparkle of happiness in the eyes of the crowd gathered on Saturday. A total of 183 Palestinians have been freed from Gaza after a fourth prisoner exchange under a ceasefire agreement with Israel. Earlier, the Palestinian militant group Hamas released three hostages. According to Hamas […]

27 Bangladeshis Arrested in Overnight Raids in Kerala

Twenty-seven Bangladeshi nationals have been arrested for illegally staying in the port city of Kochi in the southernmost state of Kerala. The Anti-Terrorism Squad of the Indian Central Government Police and members of the state police arrested the Bangladeshis in an overnight operation on Thursday (January 30). Indian news agency ANI confirmed this information in […]

Awami League Distributes Leaflets Nationwide to Ensure Success of Party’s Program

Labeling the interim government formed under the leadership of Dr. Muhammad Yunus as illegal and unconstitutional, the Awami League has implemented its pre-announced program of leaflet distribution from February 1 to February 5 across the country. On Saturday (February 1) at 8:30 AM, Awami League leaders and activists distributed leaflets to pedestrians and passengers in […]

18 Pakistani Soldiers Killed in Baloch Rebel Ambush in Kalat

In one of the deadliest recent attacks, Baloch rebels killed at least 18 Pakistani soldiers in the Kalat district of Balochistan. The rebels seek an independent Balochistan, aiming to break free from Pakistan’s control and resist what they see as the exploitation of their resources by China. Reports indicate that the clashes were mainly centered […]

Catastrophic Toll of Conflict: Over 700 Dead in DR Congo as M23 Rebels Advance

The United Nations has reported a devastating escalation in violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with at least 700 people killed and 2,800 injured in Goma since Sunday. The conflict, which has seen M23 rebels take control of Goma, the capital of North Kivu province, poses a significant threat as the group advances south […]

Temporary Entry Passes to Bangladesh Secretariat Canceled, Journalists Also Barred

Since the interim government of Bangladesh took office, the country’s law and order situation has severely deteriorated. Press freedom has been curtailed, media ownership has been taken over, and numerous journalists have lost their jobs. Now, all types of temporary entry passes to the Bangladesh Secretariat for private individuals have been canceled, except for the […]

Samantha Morton Joins Star-Studded Cast of Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’

Academy Award-nominated actress Samantha Morton has been added to the already impressive ensemble cast of Christopher Nolan’s upcoming film ‌‘The Odyssey’. Based on the epic poem by Homer, the movie is set to bring the mythic tale to life on the big screen using cutting-edge IMAX technology. Morton, known for her standout performances in ‘In […]

Zoe Saldaña Responds to Karla Sofía Gascón’s Controversial Tweets

Zoe Saldaña has addressed the recent controversy surrounding her Emilia Pérez co-star Karla Sofía Gascón, following the revelation of offensive tweets by Gascón. During a Q&A session in London on Friday, Saldaña expressed her sadness and disappointment over the situation, noting that she does not support or tolerate any form of negative rhetoric. “I’m still […]

Black Panther Star Joins ‘Matchbox’ Movie

Danai Gurira, known for her roles in Black Panther and The Walking Dead, is set to star alongside John Cena in Matchbox, a live-action film based on Mattel’s classic car toy line. The film, which is being produced by Apple Original Films, Skydance, and Mattel Films, will be directed by Sam Hargrave, best known for […]

Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars to Perform in Honor of LA at the Grammys

Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars will join forces to perform a special tribute to Los Angeles at this Sunday’s Grammy Awards, dedicating their performance to the city and those impacted by recent wildfires. The announcement comes after rumors circulated that Gaga had been in talks to perform at the prestigious event. The duo, who received […]