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December 30, 2024

NASA’s X-59: Pioneering Quiet Supersonic Flight

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NASA’s X-59 aircraft, the centerpiece of the Quesst mission, represents decades of supersonic flight research. After extensive testing, NASA and Lockheed Martin have finalized the aircraft’s unique design, allowing it to achieve supersonic speeds while minimizing the loud sonic boom to a quieter “sonic thump.” This groundbreaking project aims to unlock the future of quiet supersonic flight, paving the way for faster and more efficient air travel.

Putin Vows Continued Use of Experimental Missile After Ukraine Strike

Asia, India

Modi Announces India to Host Inaugural WAVES Summit in February 2025

Asia, Bangladesh, International

Suspect emerges due to unchecked clearance to Pak cargo vessels in Bangladesh port by the Yunus administration

Asia, International

Malaysia and Singapore Strengthen Ties to Tackle Cross-Border Crime

Entertainment

Zachary Levi Denies Losing Work After Supporting Trump

Entertainment

Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro to Return for Meet the Parents Sequel

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

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France, International, Lead, Middle East

Iran Urges France to Reconsider Approach Ahead of Nuclear Talks

Iran’s foreign ministry has called upon Paris to review its “unconstructive” approach, just days before Tehran is set to hold a new round of talks about its nuclear programme with major European countries. On Monday, French President Emmanuel Macron stated that Tehran’s uranium enrichment drive is nearing a point of no return and warned that […]

Americas, Bangladesh, Lead, North America, State Department, US

What Does the U.S. State Department Say About Ensuring Press Freedom in Bangladesh?

Washington D.C., December 2024 – The United States has reaffirmed its call for respecting press freedom in Bangladesh and said that cases against journalists there should follow the rule of law. “We believe media freedoms should be respected, and cases against journalists should follow the rule of law,” U.S. State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller told […]

Asia, Lead

Saudi Arabia Provides Assurances for LGBTQ+ Fans Ahead of 2034 World Cup

Saudi Arabia’s confirmation as the host of the 2034 FIFA World Cup has sparked both praise and criticism, particularly regarding its human rights record. The English Football Association (FA), which previously raised concerns about Saudi Arabia’s treatment of LGBTQ+ individuals, announced that it had received assurances from Saudi officials regarding fan safety. In a statement, […]

Asia, India, International

India Confirms No Travel to Pakistan for ICC Champions Trophy 2025

PCB Seeks Government Guidance Following India’s Decision The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially announced that India’s cricket team will not travel to Pakistan for the upcoming International Cricket Council (ICC) Champions Trophy 2025. This confirmation comes shortly after PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi stated that the host nation would not accept a “hybrid model” for […]

Entertainment

Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan Release A Nonsense Christmas

The holidays are getting even more exciting! Sabrina Carpenter has released a new project called A Nonsense Christmas. It includes classic Christmas songs and some of her own hits. Sabrina isn’t alone in this project, though—singer Chappell Roan also appears. The two singers work really well together. They both performed the song “Last Christmas” in […]

Americas

Police Closing In on Suspect in Murder of UnitedHealth Executive Brian Thompson

Authorities have identified a suspect in the murder of Brian Thompson, a UnitedHealth executive, and are closing in on his location, New York City Mayor Eric Adams said on Dec. 7. Speaking at a Police Athletic League event, Mr. Adams refrained from naming the suspect, stating that releasing such information could provide the individual an […]

Americas, Lead

Concerns Over U.S. Preparedness Amid Rising Islamist Terror Threats

In light of recent attacks in Las Vegas and New Orleans, experts and critics have voiced serious concerns about the United States’ readiness to counter rising Islamist terror threats. Critics argue that current U.S. policies under the Biden administration have left the nation vulnerable to sophisticated and deadly terrorist operations. Historically, the U.S. has experienced […]

Middle East

Netanyahu Vows Retaliation Against Houthis Following Missile Strike on Tel Aviv

JERUSALEM – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged on Dec 22 to retaliate forcefully against Yemen’s Houthi rebels after they launched a missile at Tel Aviv, injuring 16 people in a pre-dawn attack on Dec 21. The incident marks the second Houthi strike on Israel within a week, escalating tensions amidst the ongoing Gaza conflict. […]

Americas, Lead

A plane crash in California, Two dead, 18 injured

A small plane crashed into a commercial building near Fullerton Municipal Airport in California on Thursday, leaving two people dead and 18 injured, authorities reported. The accident occurred in the early afternoon, approximately 25 miles southeast of Los Angeles. The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Officials stated that 10 of the injured were […]

Global Trade, India, Pacific

Russia’s Rosneft Signs $130 Billion Deal to Supply Crude Oil to India’s Reliance for 10 Years

NEW DELHI – Russia’s Rosneft has signed a landmark agreement with India’s Reliance Industries to supply 500,000 barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil for the next 10 years. Valued at approximately $13 billion annually, the deal secures Russia’s access to global markets through India amidst Western sanctions. The partnership is a win-win arrangement for […]

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