Full News

Sports

December 26, 2024

Injured Halep withdraws from Australian Open

Sports Desk

Simona Halep has withdrawn from Australian Open qualifying and will delay the start of her 2025 season after feeling pain in her knee and shoulder.
The former world number one, 33, received a wildcard from tournament organisers last week but said she felt discomfort after playing at the World Tennis League exhibition event in Abu Dhabi.
Halep was given a four-year doping ban that was reduced to nine months this year, and always maintained her innocence after being charged with two separate doping offences.
Now the former French Open and Wimbledon champion is trying to re-establish herself on tour, with injuries not helping her cause.
“After discussing with my team at length, we agreed it is sensible to delay the start of my season,” the Romanian wrote on Instagram.
She will also miss next week’s Auckland Classic, which is one of the main warm-up events for the Australian Open.

Turkish TV Series Captivating Global Audiences, Now Targeting the U.S. Market

India, Tech & Startup

India’s Space Program to Reach New Heights in 2025 with Ambitious Missions and Collaborations

Bangladesh, Lead, Opinion

Yunus’s interim Government inching closer and strengthening ties with Pakistan

Entertainment

Golden Globes Viewership Soars with 10.1 Million Viewers

Asia, China

Hundreds of Soldiers and a General Captured by Arakan Army in Myanmar’s Border City Near Bangladesh

International, Lifestyle

Olivia Hussey, Star of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ and ‘Mother Teresa,’ Passes Away at 73

Americas, Bangladesh, Literature, Youth

Roquia Haider Elected as Convenor for New York International Bengali Book Fair

Asia, International, Lead, News, Pacific

The Echoes of Political Violence: The Assassination of Lim Kimya in Bangkok

Asia, Bangladesh, International, Lead, News

Global Campaign Rallies for Release of Detained Journalist Farzana Rupa in Bangladesh

Bangladesh, International, Lead, Opinion

Is ‘minus two’ becoming a reality in Bangladesh?

Americas, Lead, News

Honoring the Legacy of Jimmy Carter: A Nation’s Farewell

Entertainment

Squid Game Season 2 Breaks Netflix Record Just 11 Days

More News

Americas, International, Middle East, Pacific

Russian Forces Capture British Mercenary in Kursk Region, Reports Say

Russian forces have reportedly captured a British mercenary fighting alongside the Ukrainian army in the Kursk region, according to Russia’s RIA state news agency. The region, partially controlled by Kyiv forces, has been a flashpoint for recent military activity. “A mercenary from Great Britain, who called himself James Scott Rhys Anderson, was captured. He is […]

International, Youth

LGBTQIA+ Individuals Face Global Barriers to Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights

Nafis Sadique Shatil Across the world, LGBTQIA+ individuals continue to encounter significant challenges in accessing sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR), often due to deeply rooted social stigma and systemic discrimination. While some countries have made strides in recognizing and protecting these rights, many still fall short in ensuring equitable healthcare for sexual and gender […]

Syrian Refugees Face Dire Choices Amid Ongoing Conflict, Human Rights Expert Warns UN

New York, United Nations — In a sobering address to the Third Committee of the UN General Assembly, Paulo Sérgio Pinheiro, Chair of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Syria, highlighted the harrowing predicament facing over 300,000 Syrian refugees in Lebanon. They are forced to choose between enduring the threat of Israeli airstrikes or […]

Entertainment

Real-Life Factory Strikes Inspired Netflix Hit Squid Game

SEOUL – Netflix’s global sensation Squid Game draws chilling parallels to real-life events, with its creator, Hwang Dong-hyuk, revealing that the show’s protagonist, Gi-hun, was inspired by the violent Ssangyong factory strikes in South Korea in 2009. Released in December 2024, the show’s second season continues to depict a dystopian world where desperate participants compete […]

Asia, International

Thailand Becomes 3rd Country in Asia to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage

Nafis Sadique Shatil After Taiwan and Nepal, set to Boost Tourism by $2 Billion Annually Thailand’s upcoming legalization of same-sex marriage, scheduled to take effect in January 2025, is expected to generate a significant economic boost, potentially attracting an additional 4 million tourists each year. According to a report by travel company Agoda, the new […]

Pacific

Actor Angus MacInnes, Best Known for ‘Star Wars,’ Dies at 77

Angus MacInnes, the Canadian actor widely recognized for his roles in Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (1977) and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016), has passed away at the age of 77. MacInnes’ family confirmed his death on December 23, sharing that he died peacefully, surrounded by loved ones. The cause […]

Sports

Djokovic and Kyrgios beaten in doubles in Brisbane

Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios were knocked out of the men’s doubles in the second round at the Brisbane International after a narrow defeat by top-seeded pairing Nikola Mektic and Michael Venus.Kyrgios, 29, lost a gruelling three-set match to Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard on Sunday on his return to singles competition after 18 months out through […]

Bangladesh

Dr. Firdausi Qadri Honored with 2024 VinFuture Special Prize for Innovations in Developing Countries

Dr. Firdausi Qadri, a senior scientist at icddr,b and a globally respected authority in infectious disease prevention, has been awarded the prestigious 2024 VinFuture Special Prize for innovators in developing countries. This recognition highlights her groundbreaking contributions to creating and promoting affordable vaccines for cholera, typhoid, and human papillomavirus (HPV), as announced in a press […]

Middle East

G7 to meet on Syria, government pledges ‘rule of law’

G7 leaders will attempt Friday to forge a common approach to the new government of Syria, which has pledged to protect the rule of law after years of abuses under ousted president Bashar al-Assad. Assad fled Syria after a lightning offensive spearheaded by the Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group and its allies, which brought […]

Americas, News

Khan Re-elected for Fifth Term on Seabrook Board of Selectmen, Focuses on Town’s Key Issues

SEABROOK, Aboul Khan has been re-elected to the Seabrook Board of Selectmen, securing his fifth term with a decisive win in Tuesday’s election. Khan received 804 votes, significantly outpacing challengers Gregory Tomaszewski, who earned 289 votes, and Kevin James Corbin Jr., with 173 votes. Expressing gratitude, Khan thanked Seabrook residents and property owners who supported […]

January 9, 2025 11:07 am