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Trump Backs Private High-Speed Rail Over California’s Public Project
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Trump Administration Slaps $1.8 Million Fine on Low-Income Migrant
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Pope Leo XIV, First American Pontiff, Calls for Global Peace and Unity
Trump’s Sanctions on ICC Prosecutor Bring Tribunal’s Work to a Halt.
Democrats Urge Biden to Take Responsibility for 2024 Election Loss
Trump Cuts Tariffs on Chinese Goods – But Prices Likely to Stay High
Trump Undermines U.S.-India Strategic Trust by Intervening in South Asia Crisis
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Bangladesh Army Chief Cancels U.S. Visit Amid Power Struggles; Pakistan Envoy Recalled After Controversial Cox’s Bazar Trip

Dhaka, May 14 — In a dramatic turn of events highlighting rising tensions within Bangladesh’s interim establishment, Army Chief General Waker-uz-Zaman has cancelled his planned visit to the United States, originally scheduled to begin on May 11. Simultaneously, Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Dhaka, Syed Amed Maroof, has been recalled to Islamabad under controversial circumstances. According […]

Yellow Fever Outbreak in Colombia Prompts Declaration of Public Health Emergency

Colombia is experiencing a growing outbreak of yellow fever, prompting the government to declare a nationwide public health emergency on Wednesday (16 April), according to British news agency Reuters. Health Minister Guillermo Jaramillo stated that the outbreak has been increasing since last year. At least 74 confirmed cases and 34 deaths have been reported so […]

Moldova Formally Protests Alleged Russian Election Interference

Official Protest Submitted to Russian Ambassador Moldova has lodged a formal protest with Russia, accusing Moscow of meddling in its recent presidential election and a referendum on European Union membership. The Moldovan Foreign Ministry presented a “note of firm protest” to Russian Ambassador Oleg Ozerov on Tuesday, citing “illegal and deliberate interference” in the democratic […]

Israel Issues Final Warning to Yemen’s Houthis Amid Escalating Missile Attacks

Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Danon, issued a stern warning on Monday to Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi militants, urging them to cease their missile attacks on Israel or face the same “miserable fate” as Hamas, Hezbollah, and Syria’s Bashar al-Assad. Danon also warned Tehran that Israel has the capability to strike any target in […]

Trudeau to Meet Premiers on U.S. Relations, Calls for Unity Amid Tariff Threats

OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced plans to meet with provincial premiers this week to address Canada-U.S. relations, following President-elect Donald Trump’s vow to impose a 25% tariff on Canadian and Mexican imports. Trudeau, emphasizing his government’s experience managing ties with the previous Trump administration, called for provincial unity in tackling the challenges ahead. […]

Heathrow Airport Resumes Operations After Disruption

Heathrow Airport, one of the world’s busiest airports, has resumed operations after being shut down for almost an entire day due to a fire at a nearby power station. In a statement on Friday night, Heathrow Airport authorities confirmed that flight operations had restarted, crediting the efforts of airport staff and power service workers for […]

Leading Businessman from Bangladesh Threatens International Legal Action Against Yunus Government

Mohammed Saiful Alam, the founding chairman and managing director of the prominent Bangladeshi conglomerate S Alam Group, has initiated legal steps as a Singaporean citizen to claim compensation for alleged financial damages. Influential British newspaper The Financial Times reported on Monday that Saiful accuses the Bangladesh interim government of imposing asset freezes and other restrictions […]

NATO Urges Full Investigation Into Azerbaijan Airlines Plane Crash That Killed 38

BRUSSELS – NATO on Thursday called for a thorough investigation into the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash that claimed 38 lives near Aktau, Kazakhstan. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and victims of Azerbaijan Airlines flight J28243,” NATO spokesperson Farah Dakhlallah posted on the platform X. “We wish those injured a speedy recovery and […]

22 Politicians of Punjabi Origin Win in Canadian Federal Election

The influence of politicians of Punjabi origin continues to grow in Canada’s federal politics. For the first time in the country’s history, 22 individuals of Indian Punjabi descent have been elected to the House of Commons, according to Indian news outlet NDTV. This result highlights the increasing dominance of Punjabi-origin candidates in Canadian politics. Punjabis […]

Violent Assault Targets Indigenous Students and Activists in Bangladesh.

On January 16, 2025, police in Dhaka dispersed a protest by ethnic minority students near the Ministry of Home Affairs, resulting in injuries to several students and a police officer. citeturn0fetch0 A militant group in Bangladesh assaulted indigenous students and activists, leaving 13 injured during a demonstration protesting the removal of indigenous-themed artwork from educational […]

UK Restores Relations with the EU Years After Brexit

The United Kingdom has decided to re-establish relations with the European Union (EU) in certain sectors, years after officially leaving the bloc. The agreement, finalized on Monday (May 19), aims to enhance European security and boost the UK’s economic growth. As part of the deal, London will increase defense cooperation and ease some trade restrictions […]

Switzerland Halts Aid to Bangladesh

Switzerland has announced the termination of its development assistance programs in three countries, including Bangladesh, due to insufficient budget allocations. The Swiss government had requested funds for its foreign aid programs in December, but the amount allocated by parliament fell short of expectations. This information was reported on Wednesday by the Swiss news outlet Swiss […]