April 24, 2025 11:59 am

Day: April 24, 2025

Pakistan Responds to India by Canceling Simla Agreement

Following recent actions by India against Pakistan, Islamabad has taken countermeasures, including the cancellation of the historic Simla Agreement. In response to an armed attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, India suspended visa services for Pakistanis, halted the Indus Waters Treaty, and closed its largest border crossing with Pakistan. These decisions prompted an emergency meeting of Pakistan’s […]

Sarah Michelle Gellar Says No to I Know What You Did Sequel

Sarah Michelle Gellar has officially turned down the chance to reprise her iconic role as Helen Shivers in the upcoming legacy sequel to I Know What You Did Last Summer, despite persistent efforts by the film’s director. While original stars Freddie Prinze Jr. and Jennifer Love Hewitt are returning as Ray Bronson and Julie James, […]

Angelina Jolie’s 2002 Romcom Becomes Surprise Netflix Hit

Once dismissed as “entirely soulless” and a box office flop, Angelina Jolie’s 2002 romantic comedy Life or Something Like It is experiencing a surprising resurgence — this time as a Netflix sensation. The film, which stars Jolie as Lanie Kerrigan, a glamorous Seattle news reporter forced to confront the emptiness of her seemingly perfect life, […]

EU Rules Out Decoupling from China Amid US Trade Talks

The European Union (EU) has made it clear that it does not intend to decouple from China, even as it continues trade negotiations with the United States. This statement comes amid ongoing discussions between Brussels and Washington and growing global trade tensions. According to Chinese media outlet CMG, the EU wants to maintain its economic […]

Pakistan Slams India’s Decision to Limit Ties as ‘Childish’

Islamabad, April 24, 2025 — Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has sharply criticized India’s recent decision to scale back diplomatic relations with Pakistan, calling the move “childish” and lacking seriousness. “India’s declarations are childish and show a clear lack of maturity,” Dar said during a press conference on Wednesday. His remarks come after New […]

World Bank Warns of Sluggish Growth in Bangladesh and South Asia, Urges Tax Reform for Stability

Dhaka, April 24, 2025 — The World Bank has issued a cautionary outlook on Bangladesh’s economy, forecasting only a slight recovery in the upcoming fiscal year. According to its latest South Asia Development Update, Bangladesh’s GDP growth is projected to reach just 4.9% in FY2025–26 — still below earlier projections and well beneath pre-pandemic levels. […]

Trump and Zelensky Clash Again Over Ukraine War Terms

U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have once again engaged in a public war of words over the terms for ending the Ukraine war. On Wednesday, April 23, Trump sharply criticized Zelensky after Kyiv rejected Washington’s suggestion to accept Russian control over Crimea. According to Reuters, the Trump administration’s peace proposal reportedly […]

World Bank Slashes Bangladesh’s GDP Growth Forecast to 3.3% Amid Political Turmoil and Economic Strain 

The World Bank has sharply downgraded Bangladesh’s GDP growth projection for the fiscal year 2024–25 to 3.3%, marking the country’s lowest growth rate since the COVID-19 pandemic. This revision reflects escalating political instability and mounting financial pressures that have dampened investment and economic activity. This updated forecast, released on April 23 in the World Bank’s […]

Corruption Undermining Bangladesh’s Development Goals, Says New Report

Dhaka, April 24, 2025 — A new investigative report has revealed how deep-rooted corruption is significantly hampering Bangladesh’s development ambitions, raising concerns over the country’s path toward achieving developed-nation status by 2041. According to the findings, corruption continues to plague key sectors such as infrastructure, healthcare, and local governance, often resulting in incomplete projects, wasted […]

US May Reduce Tariffs on Chinese Goods

The Trump administration in the United States is considering reducing tariffs on Chinese imports to ease ongoing trade tensions between the two countries. A government source confirmed on Wednesday that the reduction in tariffs may happen as part of negotiations with China and would not be a unilateral decision. British news agency Reuters reported the […]