May 23, 2025 3:59 pm

Day: May 23, 2025

News

Zeldin, Whitehouse Clash in Heated Senate Hearing Over EPA Grant Cuts

The Voice News: A fiery exchange erupted Wednesday between EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) during a Senate hearing over the Trump administration’s sweeping cuts to environmental grants. Whitehouse grilled Zeldin on whether the EPA conducted individualized reviews before canceling numerous environmental justice grants. He cited discrepancies between Zeldin’s public comments and […]

International, Russia, US

Zelensky Urges NATO for Unified Pressure on Russia After Trump’s Shift on Ceasefire

The Voice News – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a phone conversation with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on 21 May 2025, stressing the critical need for sustained international pressure on Russia to secure a just and lasting peace. In a message shared on Telegram, Zelensky said, “It is important that all decisions are coordinated. […]

Bangladesh, China, India, International, Russia

Bangladesh Plans to Revive WWII-Era Airbase Near Siliguri Corridor With Chinese Help, Raising Alarms in India

May 23, 2025 A major geopolitical stir has erupted after reports confirmed that Bangladesh is seeking Chinese assistance to revive a long-defunct World War II-era airbase in Lalmonirhat, located just 12-15 kilometers from the Indian border and approximately 135 kilometers from the highly sensitive Siliguri Corridor—also known as the “Chicken’s Neck.” The strategic location of […]

Bangladesh, International, Opinion

Did Sheikh Hasina Really Burden the Nation with Debt?

Dr. Mamunur Rashid For the past 15 years, anti-national forces—who are now in power—have consistently spread false narratives against Sheikh Hasina, her party the Awami League, and her government. One of their main claims is that Sheikh Hasina has plunged the country into hundreds of billions of takas in debt and fled the country.But is […]

International, US

Trump Administration Revokes Harvard’s Right to Enroll International Students

The Voice News: The Trump administration has revoked Harvard University’s authorization to enroll international students, citing national security concerns and allegations of antisemitism and ideological bias. This decision affects approximately 6,800 international students, who comprise about 27% of Harvard’s student body . The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), led by Secretary Kristi Noem, demanded that […]

Education, International, Lead, US

Trump Cancels Admission of Foreign Students at Harvard

The Voice News :After cutting federal funding for Harvard University, U.S. President Donald Trump has now blocked the institution from admitting new foreign students. On Thursday (May 22), the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced that Harvard would not be allowed to enroll new international students. The announcement, reported by Reuters, further stated that the […]

Asia, Bangladesh, Economy, International

Bangladesh’s Economy Faces Major Setback : UN

The Voice News: Bangladesh’s growing economy is facing a major setback due to new import tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, which are expected to significantly increase trade costs for many developing countries. As a result, countries like Bangladesh are at risk of experiencing increased inequality in global trade, with the export potential in […]

Asia, Bangladesh, International

Election Timeline Pushed Again, Says Yunus’s Aide; Rejects Awami League’s Return in the Name of Inclusiveness

Dhaka, May 23, 2025 — The timeline for Bangladesh’s national election has been pushed back once again, with hopes now set for April–May 2025, according to Fayez Ahmad Tayyeb, Special Assistant to interim Chief Advisor Dr. Muhammad Yunus. Speaking on Friday, Tayyeb reaffirmed the government’s commitment to holding a democratic transition but stressed that all […]

Asia, Bangladesh, International, UN

Bangladeshi Youth Nazifah Appointed International Consultant at UN in Panama

Nazifa Haidar, a young Bangladeshi professional, has been appointed as an International Consultant at the United Nations International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Panama. At just 25, she is one of the youngest consultants currently serving with the UN. Nazifa received her official appointment letter on Thursday, May 22, after successfully completing a 9-month training […]

Asia, Bangladesh, International

Military Must Not Interfere in Politics, Says Yunus’s Special Assistant Amid Calls for Inclusive but Controlled Transition

Dhaka, May 23, 2025 — “The military must not interfere in politics,” said Fayez Ahmad Tayyeb, Special Assistant to interim Chief Advisor Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus, in a strongly worded statement made Friday via his official Facebook page. Emphasizing the principles of democratic governance, he added, “In today’s world, the military of any civilized nation […]

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