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Day: April 1, 2025

China May Stage New War Games Around Taiwan in 2025, Taiwan Coast Guard Warns

Taipei, Taiwan – A senior Taiwan coast guard official has warned that China could use “pretexts” to stage new military exercises around Taiwan in 2025, coinciding with politically sensitive dates. These could include the anniversary in May marking a year since President Lai Ching-te took office, as well as Taiwan’s National Day in October and […]

UK Hopes for Swift Reversal of U.S. Tariffs Amid Economic Deal Talks

London, UK – British Business Minister Jonathan Reynolds expressed optimism that tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump could be reversed in the near future, provided the two nations finalize a tech-led economic partnership. Speaking to Sky News on Tuesday, Reynolds emphasized the government’s “calm-headed approach” to negotiations. The UK anticipates being impacted by Trump’s […]

Bangladesh to Trial Starlink Internet Services on April 9

Dhaka, Bangladesh – Tech billionaire Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, Starlink, is set to conduct its first trial run in Bangladesh on April 9. The demonstration will take place at the InterContinental Dhaka during the opening day of the International Investment Conference.The trial aims to showcase Starlink’s potential to provide high-speed and uninterrupted internet connectivity, […]

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich Resigns

Bezalel Smotrich, the far-right Israeli Finance Minister, has resigned amid coalition tensions within Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government. His resignation, which took place on Monday, further escalates the tension within Netanyahu’s right-wing coalition. Following his resignation, Smotrich will return to his seat in the Knesset, where he will continue to serve as a lawmaker for […]

ISRO Releases Satellite Images of Devastation Following 7.7 Magnitude Earthquake in Myanmar

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has published satellite images showcasing the widespread destruction caused by the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on Friday, with tremors also affecting neighbouring regions. Using its advanced Cartosat-3 satellite, which provides high-resolution imagery from 500 km above Earth, ISRO captured detailed photos of the damage, including the collapse […]

Designate Bangladesh’s Jamaat-e-Islami as a Foreign Terrorist Organization

Michael Rubin Violent protesters in Bangladesh on Aug. 5 forced the ouster of Sheikh Hasina, the country’s longtime prime minister, Awami League politician, and daughter of Bangladesh’s founding father. After Sheikh Hasina fled for her life (she never technically resigned), the protesters appointed Nobel Peace Laureate Muhammad Yunus to act as Bangladesh’s interim administrator. While […]