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November 16, 2024

Trump selects Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary

International Desk

According to a BBC report, President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Karoline Leavitt, his campaign’s national press secretary, to the same position at the White House.

Leavitt previously served as assistant press secretary during Trump’s first term.

“Karoline is educated, tough, and an excellent communicator. I am confident she will excel at the podium and help deliver our message to the American people as we make America great again,” Trump said.

She is the youngest White House press secretary in history at 27.

Volker Turk: ‘Mob Justice is Not Acceptable at All,’ Says UN Human Rights High Commissioner.

Asia, International, Russia

Russian Navy’s Admiral Nevelskoy Conducts Artillery Drills in Sea of Japan

Asia

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s Arrest: Investigators Arrive at His Residence

Bangladesh, Lead

Sheikh Hasina Accuses Muhammad Yunus of Orchestrating Violence Against Minorities in Bangladesh

Americas, Asia, Bangladesh, International, Lead, News, US

Is Bangladesh the next Afghanistan?Michael Rubin

Americas, Economy, News, Tech & Startup, US

Trump to Buy Tesla Car in Support of Musk

Americas, Asia, China, Economy, International, News, US

Trump Hints at Easing Tariffs on China

Asia, Bangladesh, Finance, International, News

IMF Withholds Loan Installment for Bangladesh

Americas, International, Lead, News, Ukraine, US

Kiev-Washington Sign Memorandum on Mineral Resources

International, Israel, Lead, Middle East, News, Palestine

Hamas Willing to Release All Hostages Under Conditions

Europe, Fashion, International, Lifestyle

Record Number of Harmful Products Detected in the EU

Asia, International, News

Myanmar Junta and Opposition Agree to Extend Ceasefire Amid Earthquake Recovery Efforts

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Opinion

Bangladesh Turning into a Cocoon of Corruption and Extortion politics

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Culture, Entertainment

Josh O’Connor Joins Cast of Spielberg’s New Film

As previously announced, Emily Blunt, Colin Firth, Colman Domingo, and Eve Hewson (“Bad Sisters,” “Flora and Son”) will complete the cast for the yet-to-be-titled film. Universal Pictures will release the movie on May 15, 2026. Spielberg is directing from a script by David Koepp, whose previous collaborations with the filmmaker include Jurassic Park, War of […]

Asia, International, Lead, Pacific

Russia’s Security Council Chief Arrives in Kabul for Talks with Taliban

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN — Nikolai Patrushev, the head of Russia’s Security Council, has arrived in Kabul for high-level discussions with the Taliban government. The visit marks a significant development in Russia’s engagement with Afghanistan, as both sides are expected to discuss security, regional stability, and economic cooperation. This is part of Russia’s broader strategy to strengthen […]

Americas, Tech & Startup

TikTok Appeals to Supreme Court to Block US Ban on App, Citing National Security Concerns

WASHINGTON – On December 16, TikTok filed an emergency request with the U.S. Supreme Court, seeking to temporarily block a law that mandates its parent company, ByteDance, to divest the short-video app by January 19, 2024, or face a ban in the United States. The appeal comes after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the […]

Asia, International

Deadly Clashes Erupt in Pakistan as Supporters of Imran Khan March on Islamabad

ISLAMABAD – Thousands of supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan clashed with police and paramilitary forces this week as they marched toward Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad. The protesters, responding to Khan’s call for a sit-in protest, broke through barricades in their bid to reach a key rallying site near the parliament. Protesters’ Demands The […]

Asia, Bangladesh, Editorial, India, International, Lead, News

Has Yunus Surrendered to Modi—Or Is This the Dawn of a New South Asian Equation?

The recent meeting between Chief Adviser of Bangladesh’s Interim Government Dr. Muhammad Yunus and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stirred both speculation and serious geopolitical questions. In a region where symbolism is as potent as policy, this encounter has raised an essential debate: Has Yunus surrendered to Modi—or is he strategically repositioning himself amid […]

Entertainment

Selena Gomez: Women Face Worse Social Media Hate

Selena Gomez recently shared her perspective on the challenges women face when dealing with negative social media comments, emphasizing that women have it much worse than men in this regard. Speaking on the “On Purpose With Jay Shetty” podcast, Gomez and her fiancé Benny Blanco discussed their experiences with online hate, where Blanco stated that […]

Entertainment

“Captain America” Saved on Colorado Highway by Sheriff’s Deputy

Even superheroes need help sometimes. A Colorado sheriff’s deputy came to the rescue of “Captain America” last Wednesday after the hero’s motorcycle broke down while an route to a children’s hospital event.Matt Gnojek, who goes by Colorado Captain, was on his way to participate in a holiday parade at a local hospital when his motorcycle’s […]

International, Law, Lead, Middle East

ICC Warrants for Israeli Leaders Amid Growing Gaza Conflict

JERUSALEM, Dec 2 — The ongoing conflict in Gaza has intensified international scrutiny of Israel’s military actions, with the International Criminal Court (ICC) issuing arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity. The warrants, issued in November 2024, highlight the increasingly […]

Asia, Bangladesh, India, International, News

Indian Leader Threatens to Break Up Bangladesh

Pradyot Manikya Debbarma, the leader of India’s Tripura Motha Party, has strongly reacted to a recent statement by Bangladesh’s chief adviser, Dr. Muhammad Yunus, and even threatened to break up Bangladesh. In a social media post on Tuesday, Debbarma stated that instead of improving connectivity between Northeast India and the rest of the country, India […]

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