April 18, 2025 6:51 pm

Author: International Desk

Awami League Holds Flash Procession in Dhaka Demanding Government Resignation

The Awami League organized a sudden flash procession in Dhaka on Tuesday morning (April 15), demanding the resignation of the current government. The procession was held under the banner of Dhaka-11 constituency by Dhaka North City Awami League and its affiliated organizations. The protest march took place on the main roads of Badda, Bhatara, and […]

Palestinian Group Rejects Israel’s Ceasefire Proposal

The Palestinian armed group Hamas has rejected Israel’s six-week ceasefire proposal. One of the conditions of the proposal was that Hamas would have to surrender its weapons. A Palestinian official involved in the ceasefire talks stated that although Israel demanded that Hamas lay down its arms, it did not provide any commitment for a permanent […]

Singapore Dissolves Parliament Ahead of National Election

Singapore has dissolved its parliament in accordance with constitutional provisions as the country prepares for its upcoming national election. After consulting with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, President Tharman Shanmugaratnam officially announced the dissolution on Monday. Elections are expected to be held within the next three months. Since gaining independence in 1965, the People’s Action Party […]

China Tightens Control Over Rare Earth Exports, Impacting US Defense Industry

China has escalated its trade conflict with the United States by imposing new restrictions on the export of rare earth minerals essential to American defense technology. The move is widely viewed as a warning to Washington, highlighting the Pentagon’s reliance on Chinese-sourced materials.The restrictions require special export licenses for six heavy rare earth metals, which […]

China Accuses US NSA of Cyber Attacks During Asian Winter Games

Harbin, China – Chinese police have accused the United States National Security Agency (NSA) of launching cyber attacks against critical industries during the Asian Winter Games in February. The allegations, reported by state news agency Xinhua on April 15, claim that US intelligence operatives attempted to sabotage China’s digital infrastructure and steal sensitive information.Authorities in […]

Lavrov Highlights Challenges in US-Russia Peace Talks Over Ukraine

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has acknowledged the difficulties in reaching agreement with the United States on key components of a potential peace deal to end the three-year war in Ukraine. Lavrov emphasized that Russia would never again allow itself to depend economically on the West, underscoring the broader geopolitical tensions shaping the negotiations.US President […]

US Envoy Reports Putin Open to “Permanent Peace” Deal with Ukraine

US President Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, has revealed that Russian President Vladimir Putin is open to negotiating a “permanent peace” deal with Ukraine. The announcement follows a series of talks aimed at ending the more than three-year-long conflict. Despite repeated efforts, the Trump administration has yet to secure significant concessions from the Kremlin.On […]

UN Chief Alarmed Over Israeli Strike on Gaza Hospital Amid Humanitarian Crisis

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed deep alarm over an Israeli strike on the Al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza, further exacerbating an already fragile healthcare system in the region. The attack, which took place on Sunday, severely damaged the hospital’s emergency department and other facilities, intensifying concerns over the dwindling availability of medical supplies, […]

Israel Proposes New Ceasefire Deal for Gaza

Israel has proposed a new ceasefire plan for the Gaza Strip through two mediating countries, Egypt and Qatar. The proposal has already been delivered to Hamas, the group that controls Gaza, according to a report by Egypt’s state-run TV channel Al Qahera News. Hamas spokesperson Abu Zuhri confirmed that the group has received the proposal […]

Crackdown on Turkish Artists Amid Rising Political Repression After Imamoglu’s Arrest

Since the arrest of Istanbul Mayor and presidential candidate Ekrem Imamoglu on March 19, political repression against dissenters in Turkey has intensified significantly—extending into the country’s arts and entertainment industry. Particularly, actors who have supported opposition calls for boycotts have become prime targets of attacks. The opposition’s campaign has urged citizens to boycott pro-government companies, […]