May 15, 2025 2:01 pm

Day: May 15, 2025

Extremist Cleric Jasimuddin Rahmani Resurfaces, Calls for Islamic Rule After Awami League Ban

Radical Islamist cleric Mufti Jasimuddin Rahmani, previously imprisoned for inciting violence, has re-emerged as a prominent voice in Bangladesh’s political discourse, following the controversial banning of the Awami League on May 12 under the government of Muhammad Yunus. At a rally in Shahbag on May 10, Rahmani led a mass prayer and issued fiery remarks, […]

Ukraine’s New Drone-Killer: A Truck Armed with Air-to-Air Missiles

Faced with relentless Russian missile and drone attacks, Ukraine is deploying an unusual but effective air defense system—called the Raven—to protect its cities and military bases. This new weapon is a British-designed hybrid: a medium-sized truck equipped with surplus air-to-air missiles. The Raven pairs the HMT 600 Supacat vehicle with ASRAAM missiles, originally intended for […]

Apple Reportedly Planning Radical iPhone 18 Redesign

Apple is reportedly preparing a major redesign for the iPhone 18, slated for launch in 2027, marking the 20th anniversary of the original iPhone. According to reports from The Information, Bloomberg, and Electronic Times, this next-generation iPhone will showcase groundbreaking innovations in both design and internal hardware. Key Redesign Features: Broader Strategy: Apple’s redesign for […]

Apple Reportedly Planning Radical iPhone 18 Redesign

Apple is reportedly preparing a major redesign for the iPhone 18, slated for launch in 2027, marking the 20th anniversary of the original iPhone. According to reports from The Information, Bloomberg, and Electronic Times, this next-generation iPhone will showcase groundbreaking innovations in both design and internal hardware. Key Redesign Features: Broader Strategy: Apple’s redesign for […]

Australia’s First Homegrown Rocket Set to Make History

Gilmour Space, a private Australian startup, is on the verge of making history with the launch of its first rocket, named Eris, from its own spaceport on the northeastern coast of Australia. This will be the first attempt to reach orbit using a rocket fully designed and built in Australia. The launch, which was delayed […]

Trump: European Union “Nastier than China” in Trade Dispute

Washington, D.C. – President Donald Trump escalated trade tensions on Monday by declaring the European Union “nastier than China” during a press conference at the White House, criticizing Europe over trade imbalances and health care costs. Why it matters:The EU is the United States’ largest trading partner, with nearly $1 trillion in trade annually. U.S. […]

In Bangladesh, Commission Member Nabila Idris Under Scrutiny Over Suspected Militant Links Amid Rising Concerns of TerrorismResurgence

Dhaka, May 15, 2025 — Serious concerns are emerging about the impartiality and credibility of Bangladesh’s Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances following a controversial social media interaction between commission member Dr. Nabila Idris and a notorious fugitive militant leader. Dr. Idris, who also serves as a lecturer at BRAC University, posted on her personal […]

Bangladesh Army to Acquire Chinese SAMs, MSAMs in Major Air Defense Upgrade

Dhaka, May 14 — The Bangladesh Army is preparing to significantly enhance its air defense capabilities with the planned procurement of advanced surface-to-air and medium-range missile systems from China. In a major step towards finalizing the deal, four executives from Beijing-based defense contractor China Vanguard Co Ltd met with top Army officials in Dhaka on […]