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COP29 Summit in Azerbaijan: Climate Finance and Global Emissions in Focus Amid Controversy
BRICS Expands Membership in Bid to Challenge Western Influence
Study Finds Asylum Seekers in Australian Offshore Detention Face 20 Times Greater PTSD Risk
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Australia Strengthens Defence with New Long-Range Missiles Amid Rising Tensions with China
China Defends Military Drills in Tasman Sea Amid Concerns from Australia and New Zealand
Australia Stands Firm on Ukraine, Rejects Trump’s Remarks
Tensions Rise as New Zealand Reviews Aid to Kiribati Amid Strategic Rivalry in the Pacific
Catastrophic Flooding in Australia
Bushfire Ravages Rural Australia, Residents Warned It’s “Too Late to Leave”
U for Reviving South Asia Strategy Aligned with Indo-Pacific Priorities
Botulism Scare in Sydney Following Unregulated Botox Injections
Protest Rally Against Yunus in Geneva
Australian Journalist Apologized For Mocking Djokovic
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Israel is Ready to Release 110 Palestinian Prisoners

As part of a ceasefire agreement in Gaza, Israel is releasing 110 Palestinian prisoners, while Hamas, the armed political group controlling the Gaza Strip, is releasing three Israeli and five Thai hostages in exchange. These releases are set to occur today, Thursday. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Abu Ubaida, the spokesperson for Hamas’ military […]

Landslides and Floods Devastate Java Island, Indonesia: 10 Dead, 2 Missing

Indonesian authorities have confirmed the recovery of 10 bodies following devastating landslides and flash floods on the country’s main island of Java. Officials reported on Monday that two individuals remain missing as rescue efforts continue. Heavy rainfall over the past week caused rivers to overflow, leading to destructive floods that swept through more than 170 […]

Religious Tension in Bangladesh Amid Threats to Minority Hindus: Role of Police Officer Under Scrutiny

Severe tension has erupted in Bonatara village of Shankarpur Union No. 8 in Bangladesh of Dinajpur Sadar Upazila following allegations of religious defamation against a young man named Sabuj Das. On April 3, 2025, a group identifying themselves as the “Touhidi Janata” warned that if the accused was not arrested within a specified time, they […]

Dinner With Trump, Ticket Price is 1 Million Dollars

Donald Trump is going to be sworn in as the President of the United States on Monday. The swearing-in ceremony will be held inside the Capitol building in Washington. As usual, the event could not be held outside the capitol building. Trump has announced that the ceremony will be held ‘indoor’ instead of ‘outdoor’ due […]

Olivia Reeves Wins Olympic Gold and World Title

Sofia Mitchell Makes History with Double Gold at 2024 World Weightlifting Championships Olivia Reeves made history as the first American lifter since 1958 to win both the world title and an Olympic gold medal, lifting a combined total of 267 kg (about 589 pounds) at the 2024 World Weightlifting Championships in Bahrain on Wednesday. The […]

Life for Women Inside Iran’s Notorious Evin Prison

Nasim, a 36-year-old hairdresser, spent her first four months in Iran’s Evin prison in solitary confinement. In a tiny, windowless cell without a bed or toilet, she endured hours of daily interrogations and threats of execution. Her experience highlights the harsh realities for women detained in this infamous prison.Evin prison, located in Tehran, is notorious […]

Trump Threatens to Reclaim Panama Canal Over ‘Excessive Fees’

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked controversy by threatening to demand control of the Panama Canal, accusing Panama of imposing unfair fees on American ships using the crucial waterway. In a statement posted on his Truth Social platform, Trump criticized Panama for what he described as “ridiculous” charges. “Our Navy and Commerce have been […]

Turkey Warns Against Israeli Strikes in Syria, Calls for Stability in Region

Brussels, [Date] – Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has warned that repeated Israeli strikes on military facilities in Syria are undermining regional stability and weakening the new government’s ability to counter threats, including those posed by the Islamic State (ISIS). Speaking to Reuters on the sidelines of a NATO foreign ministers’ meeting in Brussels, Fidan […]

LGBTQIA+ Individuals Face Global Barriers to Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights

Nafis Sadique Shatil Across the world, LGBTQIA+ individuals continue to encounter significant challenges in accessing sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR), often due to deeply rooted social stigma and systemic discrimination. While some countries have made strides in recognizing and protecting these rights, many still fall short in ensuring equitable healthcare for sexual and gender […]

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 […]

Should reform be done in a vacuum or it needs People’s Participation?

Professor Dr. Abdul Momen Bangladesh is located in-between two great powers; India and China. The relationship between these two countries is at times not friendly. In 1962, India and China had a war and even today, from time to time, there have been border clashes between them. Bangladesh maintains good relationship with both the countries […]

Haaland Shines as Man City Cruise Past West Ham in Dominant Display

Erling Haaland ended his Premier League goal drought with a brace as Manchester City cruised to their joint-biggest win of the season, thrashing West Ham. Haaland opened his account with a header late in the first half and added a sublime chip over West Ham goalkeeper Alphonse Areola after latching onto a precise through ball […]