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Day: May 15, 2025

Trump’s China Trade War Backfires, Weakens U.S. Global Standing

President Trump has abruptly scaled back tariffs on Chinese imports from 145% to 30%, effectively ending his high-stakes trade war with China. Despite receiving no concessions from Chinese President Xi Jinping—who refused to even take a phone call from Trump—the White House retreated, signaling a major foreign policy failure. This move sparked brief but intense […]

An Open Letter to Professor Younus

Shamima Chowdhury Dear Professor Yunus,You have been claiming that you are not a blood sucker of poor people and instead, you claimed that you made 10 million poor people owners of your Grameen Bank. Don’t you feel that these are simple lies. When you lend micro loans to the poor borrowers, you charge them 10 […]

APEC Warns of Trade Slowdown as U.S.-China Tariff Talks Resume

Seogwipo, South Korea – The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) group has warned of a significant trade slowdown in 2025, as escalating U.S. tariffs weigh on exports and economic growth across the 21-member bloc. The forecast was released during APEC’s trade ministers’ meeting on South Korea’s Jeju Island. APEC expects regional exports to grow just 0.4% […]

Bangladeshi Diaspora in New York Protest Ban on Awami League, Denounce ‘Fascist’ Yunus Government

A massive protest rally was held on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at Diversity Plaza in Jackson Heights, New York, condemning the recent decision by the authoritarian, unelected, and unconstitutional government of Dr. Muhammad Yunus to ban all activities of the Bangladesh Awami League, a historic party that led the country’s liberation war. The demonstration was […]

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. […]