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Bangladesh’s Anti-Graft Commission Targets Sheikh Hasina and Family Members
6.8-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southwestern Japan, Causes Minor Tsunamis
Mediators Present Final Draft for Hostage Release and Gaza Ceasefire Deal
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Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan Sentenced To 14 Years In Jail
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China’s Population Declines for the Third Consecutive Year
Large Cache of Arms Seized in Mizoram
Kumbh Mela, the world’s largest religious gathering, is being celebrated in India
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China has unveiled its sixth-generation stealth fighter jet, shrouded in mystery

Almost all stealth fighter jets in the world are single-engine aircraft. Some fighter jets, however, feature twin engines. But China has introduced an unprecedented design with three engines in its new sixth-generation stealth fighter jet. This has sparked curiosity worldwide, as no other country has designed a fighter jet like this. So, what is the […]

Islamist Extremists Attack Popular Bangladeshi Show Ityadi

On January 9, a shocking attack disrupted the filming of Ityadi, Bangladesh’s most popular TV magazine program, in the northern district of Thakurgaon. The attack was reportedly carried out by members of Jamaat-e-Islami and its student wing, Shibir, highlighting the growing influence of Islamist extremism in the country under the interim government led by Nobel […]

Bangladesh bans 250-year-old Kali Puja: Yunus administration

Diwali and Sri Sri Kali Puja began in November 1783 at Kundu Bari of Gopalpur in Kalkini Municipality area of Madaripur district of Bangladesh.Two people named Dinanath Kundu and Mahesh Kundu started the fair around this puja. Therefore, according to the name of the clan of Kundus, this fair is named Kundbari Mela. During this […]

Music Legend Quincy Jones Passes Away at 91

Quincy Jones, a famous musician known for his work as an artist, bandleader, composer, arranger, and producer, has died at the age of 91. He passed away on Sunday night at his home in Bel Air, California. His family announced the news, but they did not share the cause of death. In their statement, the […]

Tom Cruise Considering a Sequel to Days of Thunder

Tom Cruise is exploring the idea of making a sequel to his 1990 NASCAR movie, Days of Thunder, while also working on a sequel to Top Gun: Maverick and planning the future of the Mission: Impossible franchise. Cruise is talking to Paramount about bringing Days of Thunder back. The original movie wasn’t a big hit […]

118 more journalists lost accreditation by Younus Govt

The interim government of Bangladesh, led by Chief Advisor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Yunus, has revoked the permanent and temporary press accreditation cards of 118 additional prominent journalists, including editors, reporters, and TV station chief executives. This order, signed by Md Nizamul Kabir, Chief Information Officer of the Press Information Department under the Ministry of Information […]

Universities of Bangladesh under the grip of Islamic militants

Nafis Sidique Shatil Since August 5, following a shift in Bangladesh’s political landscape, the influence of Islamic extremists in the country’s universities has grown significantly. In various universities and colleges, activists from banned militant organizations have been openly campaigning, promoting their ideology among ordinary students. There have also been reports of harassment of female students […]

Biden and Harris Call for Unity and Resilience After Defeat in 2024 Election

WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris made a rare joint appearance on December 15, addressing donors and urging Democrats to remain steadfast in their values after a disappointing 2024 election cycle. The event, hosted by the Democratic National Committee, celebrated supporters who raised over US$2 billion (S$2.7 billion) during the campaign. “Our […]

Iranian Artist Zara Esmaeili Arrested for Performing Without Hijab for Four Months, No Updates on Her Condition

No Update on Iranian Artist Zara Esmaeili After Over Four Months of Imprisonment TEHRAN — Zara Esmaeili, a 29-year-old artist from Karaj, has been in detention for over four months after she performed on the streets without observing Iran’s strict hijab law. Esmaeili was arrested on July 25, 2024, after videos of her performance, in […]

Malaysia Approves New Search for 10-Year-Old Mystery of Missing Flight MH370

After nearly a decade of uncertainty, the Malaysian government has given the green light to resume the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, one of the most baffling mysteries in aviation history.The Boeing 777 disappeared in March 2014 while en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing with 239 passengers and crew on board. Despite extensive […]

Bangladesh’s Interim Government Rejects Sheikh Mujib as “Father of the Nation”

how will the people of Bangladesh respond to this bold redefinition of their national story? In a surprising move, Nahid Islam, an adviser to Bangladesh’s Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications, and Information Technology, announced today that the interim government does not recognize Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, commonly known as Bangabandhu, as the Father of the Nation. This […]

Biden Vetoes Federal Judiciary Expansion Bill Amid Partisan Dispute

WASHINGTON – On Dec 23, President Joe Biden vetoed the Judges Act, a bipartisan bill that sought to add 66 new judgeships to understaffed federal courts across the United States. The legislation would have marked the first significant expansion of the judiciary since 1990. The Bill proposed increasing the number of trial court judges in […]