April 21, 2025 1:20 pm

Day: April 21, 2025

US Vice President Holds Closed-Door Meeting with Modi

U.S. Vice President JD Vance has arrived in India on an official visit along with a diplomatic delegation and held a closed-door meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday. This meeting comes at a time when the United States and India are in the final stages of discussions for a mutual trade agreement. […]

How Pope Francis Changed the Catholic Church

Pope Francis, the head of the Roman Catholic branch of Christianity, has died at the age of 88. He was the first pope from South America. Despite initiating many firsts as the Pope, Francis never halted efforts for reforming the Church. He remained equally popular even among traditionalists who clung to old customs. After the […]

World Mourns the Death of Pope Francis

The global community is in mourning following the death of Pope Francis, the supreme spiritual leader of the Christian faith and head of the Vatican City State. Leaders from around the world have expressed their condolences. Pope Francis passed away due to severe pneumonia at 7:35 a.m. local time on Monday, April 21. He was […]

China Imposes Sanctions on US Lawmakers, Officials, and NGO Chiefs

China has imposed sanctions on several US lawmakers, officials, and NGO chiefs, accusing them of “excessive interference” in Hong Kong affairs. Guo Jiakun, spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, confirmed the sanctions in a statement on Monday. However, Guo did not disclose the exact number of individuals affected or their specific designations. He hinted that […]

Arakan Army’s Festival Inside Bandarban Sparks Sovereignty Concerns in Bangladesh

Dhaka, April 21, 2025 — A major controversy has erupted in Bangladesh after members of the Arakan Army (AA), a Myanmar-based ethnic armed group, reportedly entered Bangladeshi territory to organize and celebrate a traditional water festival in the remote hills of Bandarban district. The event, held in the Remakri Mukh area of Thanchi upazila — […]

Pope Francis Passes Away at 88

Pope Francis, the supreme leader of the Catholic Church, has passed away at the age of 88. His death was confirmed on Monday (April 21) by the Vatican and reported by the BBC. Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, became the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church in March 2013 following the resignation of […]

Arakan Army’s Incursion into Bangladesh Sparks Sovereignty Concerns Amid Rohingya Repatriation Talks

April 21, 2025 – Dhaka Tensions have escalated along the Bangladesh-Myanmar border following a controversial incursion by Myanmar’s Arakan Army (AA) into Bangladesh’s Bandarban district. On April 16–17, uniformed and armed AA members organized a two-day “Arakan Water Festival” in the Remakri Mukh area of Thanchi upazila, approximately 10 kilometers inside Bangladeshi territory. The event […]

U.S. Deports 31 Bangladeshi Nationals Amid Immigration Crackdown

Dhaka, April 21, 2025 — The United States has deported 31 Bangladeshi nationals as part of its intensified immigration enforcement policies. The group, comprising 30 men and one woman, was repatriated to Dhaka over recent weeks, with the latest batch arriving last Saturday on a chartered flight.   According to U.S. authorities, the deportees […]

India Postpones ₹5,000 Crore Infrastructure Project in Bangladesh Amid Political Unrest

New Delhi, April 21, 2025 — India has postponed a significant infrastructure project in Bangladesh, valued at approximately ₹5,000 crore, due to the ongoing political instability in the neighboring country. This decision reflects India’s concerns over the deteriorating law and order situation following the resignation of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the establishment of […]

Justin Bieber’s Coachella Video Sparks Health, Divorce Concerns

Justin Bieber has once again found himself at the center of public concern after videos of him dancing and heavily smoking at Coachella went viral on social media. The clips, showing the pop star appearing visibly thinner and seemingly distressed, have alarmed fans who fear for his mental and physical well-being. Bieber had already been […]