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November 22, 2024

Orban Invites Netanyahu to Hungary as ICC Arrest Warrant Divides Europe

International Desk

Budapest: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban extended an invitation to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday, ensuring him safe passage in Hungary despite the recent International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant issued for alleged war crimes in Gaza. Meanwhile, several European nations stated they would detain Netanyahu if he entered their territories, reflecting the sharp divisions across Europe over the ICC ruling.

ICC Warrants for Gaza Conflict

On Thursday, the ICC issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu, former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas leader Ibrahim Al-Masri. The warrants accuse them of war crimes and crimes against humanity during the Gaza conflict. The decision has prompted mixed reactions worldwide, drawing condemnation from Israeli officials and the White House.

Orban’s Defiant Stance

Prime Minister Orban called the ICC ruling “brazen, cynical, and completely unacceptable,” assuring Netanyahu that Hungary

Report Alleges George Soros Utilized USAID Grants to Undermine Stability in India, Bangladesh, and Others

Pacific

Three Migrants Die Attempting to Cross the English Channel

Asia, International, UN

Bangladesh Weighs UN Proposal for Humanitarian Corridor to Myanmar’s Rakhine State

Asia, China, International, Science

New Coronavirus Detected in China, Raising Pandemic Concerns

Asia

Earthquake Hits Tibet’s Shigatse City, Tremors Felt in Nepal’s Kathmandu

News, Sports

Djokovic claims he was given ‘poisoned’ food in Australia

Lead

Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Possible “At Any Moment

News

Pakistan Accuses India of Violating Indus Waters Treaty, Prepares Formal Notice

India, Pakistan

India Suspends Indus Water Treaty Amid Rising Tensions with Pakistan

News

Myanmar Junta May Weaponize Nuclear Power Plant, Warns UN Envoy

India, Pakistan

India-Pakistan Tensions Escalate Following Pahalgam Attack

Americas

Trump Announces 100% Tariff on All Foreign Films

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Pacific

New UK ETA System to Be Rolled Out in January 2025 for Travelers from 48 Countries

While 2024 saw a temporary reprieve for travelers, with no additional bureaucratic hurdles for visa-free entry to Europe, 2025 marks a shift as new travel requirements take effect. One such change is the UK’s introduction of the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA), set to launch on January 8, 2025. The ETA will require travelers from certain […]

Lead, Middle East

Israeli Airstrikes in Gaza Kill at Least 18, Including Children and Senior Hamas Officers

On Thursday, Israeli airstrikes killed at least 18 people in the Gaza Strip, including three children and two high-ranking officers in the Hamas-run police force. One strike early in the day hit a tent in the Israeli-declared humanitarian zone known as Muwasi, where hundreds of thousands of displaced people are sheltering in tents during the […]

Americas, Asia, Bangladesh, International, Lead, News, US

New Hampshire State Parliament Passes Resolution 328-41 Urging U.S. Intervention Against Killings, Abductions, and Religious Persecution in Bangladesh

While U.S. President Donald Trump spent the day engaging with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Washington, a significant resolution (HR11) was passed in the New Hampshire State Parliament on February 13, 2025, addressing the alarming human rights situation in Bangladesh. The resolution, passed with an overwhelming 328-41 vote, calls upon the White House, Congress, […]

Asia, China

Xi Jinping Asserts Unstoppable Reunification with Taiwan in New Year’s Speech

BEIJING – Chinese President Xi Jinping declared on December 31, 2024, that no force could halt China’s “reunification” with Taiwan, issuing a stern warning to pro-independence forces both within and outside the island of 23 million people. Throughout 2024, Beijing increased military pressure near Taiwan, with frequent deployments of warships and planes into the surrounding […]

Asia, International, News, US

Biden Strengthens Ties with Japan and South Korea Ahead of Trump Administration

On the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Lima, Peru, U.S. President Joe Biden met with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Friday. This marked their first in-person meeting, aimed at fortifying trilateral relations before the incoming Trump administration, which has sparked concerns about the […]

India, UN

Ecologist Madhav Gadgil Receives UN’s Champions of the Earth Award

NEW DELHI – Renowned Indian ecologist Madhav Gadgil has been honored with the United Nations’ prestigious Champions of the Earth award, the highest environmental accolade bestowed by the UN. The announcement was made on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, in recognition of his groundbreaking contributions to environmental conservation in the Western Ghats, a UNESCO-listed global biodiversity […]

Americas, News, US

Elon Musk’s Involvement Dominates Record-Breaking Wisconsin Supreme Court Race

Madison, Wisconsin – Voters in Wisconsin are heading to the polls on April 1 to elect a new justice for the state’s Supreme Court in a contest that has set a record as the most expensive judicial race in U.S. history. Over $90 million has been poured into the race by candidates, state parties, and […]

Asia, Bangladesh, International, Lead, News, Opinion

Bangladesh’s Bizarre Ride on the Donkey’s Back

By Aminul HaqueBangladesh finds itself in freefall—gripped by lawlessness, surging violence against women and minorities, political suppression, press censorship, and a dangerous rise in religious extremism. Just when the nation is gasping for relief, the interim government led by Dr. Muhammad Yunus has chosen to distract with a medieval-style Eid-ul-Fitr procession in Dhaka—an event that […]

Education, Finance, International, Lead, News

World Bank Group Unveils Ambitious Gender Strategy to Accelerate Equality by 2030

The World Bank Group has announced its new Gender Strategy for 2024-2030, setting out bold ambitions to accelerate gender equality. This comprehensive strategy aims to ensure that millions more women gain better access to broadband internet, essential services, banking, education, job opportunities, social protection, and capital by 2030. Gender equality is not just a matter […]

Americas, China, Global Trade, Lead

New Chinese Aircraft and Ship Spike U.S. Rivalry

China has unveiled new military hardware that has intensified the ongoing rivalry with the United States. The developments include three novel aircraft, potentially a bomber from Chengdu, and a massive amphibious assault ship named Sichuan, showcasing Beijing’s advancements in military technology.The Sichuan, a Type 076 warship, is equipped with an electromagnetic catapult and arresting gear, […]

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