May 31, 2025 6:50 am

Day: May 29, 2025

MIT Shuts Down DEI Office Amid National Debate and Trump Administration Pressure

The Voice News: The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has officially closed its Institute Community and Equity Office (ICEO), the department responsible for overseeing the university’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. The decision follows an 18-month internal review of the office’s effectiveness, initiated well before former President Donald Trump’s return to office. In a […]

GOP Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Rename D.C. Metro as “Trump Train”

The Voice News: Washington, D.C. — A Republican congressman has introduced a bill that would strip federal funding from the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) unless the system is renamed the “Trump Train.” Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) unveiled the proposal, titled the Make Autorail Great Again Act, earlier this week. The legislation would condition […]

Kamala Harris’s 2028 Nomination Is Hers to Lose — and She’s Losing It

The Voice News: Kamala Harris should be the undisputed front-runner for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination. She has the name recognition, the political resume, and the demographic appeal that matches today’s Democratic coalition. But instead of building on these strengths, Harris and her team seem aimless — and it’s costing her. In 2024, Harris received […]

Trump Sees Major Wins in Latin America

The Voice News:.May has marked a significant period for the advancement of former President Donald Trump’s “America First” agenda in Latin America, reshaping regional alliances and weakening the influence of U.S. rivals such as China, Iran, and drug cartels. Venezuela and Iran’s Influence Wane A key development has been the cancellation of oil agreements between […]

SpaceX Starship Setbacks Raise Concerns Over NASA’s 2027 Moon Mission

NASA’s ambitious goal to return astronauts to the Moon by 2027 is facing increasing uncertainty as SpaceX’s Starship — a critical component of the Artemis program — continues to experience major setbacks. The most recent test, launched from SpaceX’s Starbase in Texas, ended in failure, marking the third consecutive time the massive rocket has disintegrated […]

Lashkar-e-Taiba Claims Role in Bangladesh Uprising, Raising Alarms Over Regional Security

The Voice News: Dhaka, May 29, 2025 – In a provocative address in Gujranwala, Pakistan, on May 28, Muzammil Hazmi—an internationally designated terrorist and leader of the Pakistan-based militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT)—claimed that his organization played a central role in the 2024 uprising that unseated Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. His statement has sparked deep concerns […]

Africa-Based Terror Groups Expanding Threat to U.S., Top General Warns

The Voice News: The Sahel region of Africa has become the world’s new hotspot for terrorism, according to Gen. Michael Langley, the head of U.S. Africa Command. Speaking Thursday, the four-star Marine general warned that terror groups based in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have significantly expanded their operations and are increasingly capable of launching […]

Russia Proposes New Round of Peace Talks with Ukraine Amid Trump Pressure

The Voice News: Russia has proposed a second round of peace talks with Ukraine, suggesting a meeting on Monday in Istanbul to exchange written proposals for a ceasefire and potential end to the war, Ukrainian and Russian officials confirmed Thursday. Why it matters:Ukrainian officials believe Moscow’s proposal is partly aimed at easing mounting frustration from […]

May 29 is “United Nations Peacekeepers Day

Mujtoba Ahmed Murshed On this day, we fondly remember the peacekeepers deployed around the world who risk their lives to establish peace in conflict zones. In this journey, the Bangladesh Army holds a special place. For many years, Bangladesh has participated in UN peacekeeping missions, proving its commitment to global peace. As a result, Bangladesh […]

The Independence

Mujtoba Ahmed Murshed Oh my independence, I first met you in my tender years,Barely twelve, yet standing firm upon the streets—A thousand voices rose, the banners wild with fire,“Brave Bengali, take up arms!” the clarion call aflame. My father led the vanguard, fierce with the leader’s zeal,Those golden memories still burn, the truth remains:This land […]