May 16, 2025 10:32 pm

Author: International Desk

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Trump Ends Saudi Visit with Surprise Musical Moment

President Donald Trump concluded his visit to Saudi Arabia on May 13 with an unexpected musical backdrop—The Village People’s iconic song “YMCA.” The tune, often used to close Trump’s U.S. campaign rallies, played during a photo op with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. This moment, though routine for Trump events, drew attention due to […]

News

U.S. and Qatar Sign Deals Worth $1.2 Trillion, White House Says

U.S. President Donald Trump and Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani signed a series of high-profile agreements in Doha on Wednesday, aimed at significantly boosting economic, military, and strategic cooperation between the two countries. According to a White House fact sheet, the deals are expected to generate a total economic value of at least […]

Bangladesh

Banning the Awami League: A Step Backwards for Bangladesh’s Democracy

In a shocking political move, Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Mohammad Yunus, has officially banned the Awami League (AL), the party that spearheaded the country’s independence in 1971. This decision, driven by pressure from radical Islamist groups and student activists affiliated with the National Citizen Party (NCP), threatens to erode the democratic foundation of the […]

Bangladesh

Ceremony to Present Credentials of Bangladesh High Commissioner in Delhi Postponed

The scheduled ceremony for Bangladesh High Commissioner to India, Md. Riaz Hamidullah, to formally present his credentials to Indian President Droupadi Murmu was postponed at the last moment. According to a source at the Bangladesh High Commission in Delhi, not only the Bangladeshi High Commissioner but also five other newly appointed ambassadors or high commissioners […]

Trump’s Tax Plan Faces Hurdle as GOP Hardliners Push for Deeper Medicaid Cuts

WASHINGTON – A major Republican effort to move forward with former President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax legislation hit a snag in Congress on Thursday, as conservative hardliners demanded steeper Medicaid cuts in return for their support. House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington indicated that the committee vote, originally planned for Friday, might be postponed. Some […]

Bangladesh

Stock Market Index Hits Lowest in Nearly 5 Years in Bangladesh

Bangladesh’s stock market continues its old cycle of price drops. On Thursday, for the third consecutive day, the majority of listed companies saw a decline in their share prices. As a result, the main index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSEX) dropped by 54 points, settling at 4,781 points — the lowest point since August […]

Trump’s China Trade War Backfires, Weakens U.S. Global Standing

President Trump has abruptly scaled back tariffs on Chinese imports from 145% to 30%, effectively ending his high-stakes trade war with China. Despite receiving no concessions from Chinese President Xi Jinping—who refused to even take a phone call from Trump—the White House retreated, signaling a major foreign policy failure. This move sparked brief but intense […]

China, Lead, US

APEC Warns of Trade Slowdown as U.S.-China Tariff Talks Resume

Seogwipo, South Korea – The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) group has warned of a significant trade slowdown in 2025, as escalating U.S. tariffs weigh on exports and economic growth across the 21-member bloc. The forecast was released during APEC’s trade ministers’ meeting on South Korea’s Jeju Island. APEC expects regional exports to grow just 0.4% […]

Bangladesh

Bangladeshi Diaspora in New York Protest Ban on Awami League, Denounce ‘Fascist’ Yunus Government

A massive protest rally was held on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at Diversity Plaza in Jackson Heights, New York, condemning the recent decision by the authoritarian, unelected, and unconstitutional government of Dr. Muhammad Yunus to ban all activities of the Bangladesh Awami League, a historic party that led the country’s liberation war. The demonstration was […]

News

Extremist Cleric Jasimuddin Rahmani Resurfaces, Calls for Islamic Rule After Awami League Ban

Radical Islamist cleric Mufti Jasimuddin Rahmani, previously imprisoned for inciting violence, has re-emerged as a prominent voice in Bangladesh’s political discourse, following the controversial banning of the Awami League on May 12 under the government of Muhammad Yunus. At a rally in Shahbag on May 10, Rahmani led a mass prayer and issued fiery remarks, […]

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