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November 29, 2024

Biden’s Middle East Peace Plan Offers Fragile Hope Amid Transition

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WASHINGTON – In the waning days of his administration, President Joe Biden is pursuing high-stakes diplomacy to foster peace in the Middle East.

The Nov 27 ceasefire, brokered by Biden alongside French President Emmanuel Macron, aims to end the 14-month-long conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. If successful, it could mark the conclusion of one of the region’s deadliest confrontations in recent years.

The ceasefire has provided a glimmer of hope for stability, offering relief to an estimated 70,000 people displaced in Israel and 300,000 in Lebanon. However, with tensions still simmering, the truce remains precarious, underscoring the delicate balance Biden’s administration is striving to maintain as it transitions out of office.

U.S. State Department Highlights Concerns on Political Repression in Bangladesh and Georgia’s Electoral Environment

Africa, International

South Africa’s EFF Seeks to Revive Impeachment Proceedings Against Ramaphosa

International, Pacific, UN

Trudeau Says Canada Will Comply with ICC Arrest Warrant for Netanyahu

Americas, State Department

State department press briefing: Bangladesh issue

Americas, US, White House

7 States That Could Sway the 2024 Presidential Election

Asia, China, US

U.S. Intelligence Warns of Escalating Chinese Cyber Threats: Calls for Aggressive U.S. Action

India

Expert Warns of Public Health Crisis as Delhi Faces Hazardous Air Pollution

Middle East, Tech & Startup

How Facebook Restricted News in Palestinian Territories

Americas, Law

Can the International Criminal Court (ICC) Survive US Sanctions Over Arrest Warrants for Israeli Leaders?

Americas

NASA Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams Face Another Homecoming Delay

Bangladesh, State Department

Dastagir Jahangir: A Lone Voice Advocating for Press Freedom in Bangladesh

Bangladesh, Lead, State Department

Dastagir Jahangir Exposes Controversial Extremist Links of Bangladesh’s Interim Government, Presses U.S. State Department

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Asia, China, International

Taiwan Reports Chinese Balloon Near Its Northern Waters Ahead of Presidential Election

TAIPEI — Taiwan’s Defence Ministry reported on Nov 25 the detection of a Chinese balloon over the sea north of the island, marking the first such sighting since April. The incident comes as Taiwan braces for its January presidential election, which has seen what Taipei describes as “unprecedented” Chinese balloon activity as part of Beijing’s […]

Middle East, News

X’s Hebrew account of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been suspended.

Khamenei’s Hebrew X account was closed after two posts on Monday. This information was reported by the Jerusalem Post. Khamenei opened another account to post only in Hebrew while the original account was still active. The account’s latest post on Sunday said, ‘The Zionist rulers are wrong. They are wrong about Iran. They will be […]

Americas

Elizabeth Warren Urges Ethics Oversight for Elon Musk in Trump Transition Role

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren has called on Donald Trump’s transition team to impose ethics standards on billionaire Elon Musk, citing potential conflicts of interest stemming from Musk’s private ventures and his close relationship with the incoming president. In a letter released on December 17, Warren raised concerns over Musk’s role as co-chair of […]

Culture, Entertainment, Fashion

Girl from Denmark Wins Miss Universe

The crown of ‘Miss Universe’ was won by Victoria Kjær Theilvig, a 21-year-old lawyer, dancer, and entrepreneur. She competed against more than 120 talented women to claim the prestigious title at the competition held in Mexico City. By winning Miss Universe, Kozia made history as the first Danish woman to ever achieve this honor. She […]

Americas

Who has endorsed Donald Trump?

Here are a few of the celebrities who have thrown their support behind the Republican candidate: Elon Musk, the world’s richest man and owner of Tesla and the social media platform X, has established a $1m-a-day voter sweepstakes for Trump supporters in swing states. Joe Rogan, the podcaster, comedian and Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) commentator […]

Entertainment

TikTok Joins Red Sea Film Festival as Sponsor

TikTok is now a sponsor of the Red Sea International Film Festival (RSIFF) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, which runs from December 5 to 14. TikTok will sponsor a new short film competition. This gives filmmakers, fans, and industry people from around the world a chance to share their creative ideas. People can submit their original […]

Bangladesh, Law, Lead

Four Awami League Leaders Die in Bogura Jail Custody in Less Than a Month

BOGURA – Four leaders of the Awami League have died in custody at the Bogura District Jail in the last 28 days, raising concerns about medical facilities and conditions in the prison. The most recent death occurred yesterday when Abdul Matin Mithu, 65, a former chairman of Durgahata Union Parishad and the organising secretary of […]

Africa, International

Mapping the Global Impact of Climate Change on Displacement

COP29 Highlights Alarming Trends in Weather-Related Displacement As COP29 concludes in Baku, Azerbaijan, new data underscores the growing threat of climate-induced displacement. The 2024 Global Report on Internal Displacement reveals that by the end of 2023, at least 6.6 million people were displaced by weather-related disasters, with a staggering 20.3 million forced movements recorded throughout […]

Americas

Donald Trump Warns of Brink of WWIII, Calls for Peace Talks with Putin and Zelensky

WASHINGTON, Nov 21 – Former U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning about the growing risk of World War III, urging immediate peace negotiations between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Trump’s remarks come in response to Ukraine’s reported use of U.S.-supplied long-range missiles in strikes on Russian territory. Trump: […]

Asia, India, International

Violence Erupts in Sambhal Over Survey of Contested Religious Site in Uttar Pradesh

SAMBHAL, INDIA — Tensions escalated in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal district after a violent clash broke out during a court-ordered survey investigating claims that the Jama Masjid was constructed over the demolished Hari Har Mandir, a sacred Hindu temple. Onlookers reported a large group of protesters throwing stones, setting police vehicles ablaze, and confronting law enforcement […]

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