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January 15, 2025

Pete Hegseth Faces Intense Scrutiny During Senate Confirmation Hearings

International Desk

Dhaka, January 15, 2025 – During Senate confirmation hearings on January 14, 2025, Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s nominee for Defense Secretary, faced rigorous questioning from senators. The hearings highlighted Hegseth’s unfamiliarity with regional alliances, particularly during an exchange with Sen. Tammy Duckworth about ASEAN.

Despite the intense scrutiny, Hegseth was praised by some for his composure under pressure. Various senators, including Elizabeth Warren and Mazie Hirono, engaged in exchanges with Hegseth, covering topics from military readiness to ethical concerns regarding post-service employment.

Critics and supporters debated his qualifications, with some arguing that his military experience does not align with the scale of leading the Department of Defense. The hearings showcased a divided opinion on Hegseth’s suitability for the role, reflecting the broader political landscape.

NATO Launches Baltic Sentry Mission to Enhance Maritime Surveillance

Middle East, Pacific

Pope Francis Calls for Peace in Ukraine, Gaza, and Divided Nations in Christmas Message

Americas, Lead, News, US

Trump Withdraws Security for Biden’s Son and Family

Americas, Economy, Europe, International, News, US

EU Prepares United Response to US Tariffs Amid Escalating Trade Tensions

Entertainment

Barry Jenkins and Lulu Wang Get Married

Americas

How One Picture Demonstrates Trump’s Strong Leadership in Congress

Americas, Asia, Japan, News, US

Elon Musk Aims to Create a ‘Team of Children’, Sends Sperm to Japanese Woman

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

U.S. Expresses Concern Over Extremism in Bangladesh, Pledges Continued Engagement with Interim Government

Americas, Education, Immigration, International, Lead, News, US

Students Sue Trump Administration Over Visa Cancellations in the U.S.

Europe, Germany, International, News, Ukraine

Germany’s Future Chancellor Sparks Tensions with Russia Over Military Support for Ukraine

Americas, International, Iran, Israel, Middle East, News

Trump Stopped Israeli Strike on Iranian Nuclear Facilities: NYT Report

Europe, International, News

“The Western World We Knew No Longer Exists”: European Commission President

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Entertainment

“I will never forget for sure”

Spider-Man’s Martin Starr to Appear in ’90s Thriller RemakeMartin Starr, known for his role in the Spider-Man franchise, is set to join the cast of the upcoming remake of the 1992 thriller The Hand That Rocks the Cradle. The original film, which starred Rebecca De Mornay as the vengeful Mrs. Mott, follows a widow whose […]

Entertainment, News

Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars to Perform in Honor of LA at the Grammys

Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars will join forces to perform a special tribute to Los Angeles at this Sunday’s Grammy Awards, dedicating their performance to the city and those impacted by recent wildfires. The announcement comes after rumors circulated that Gaga had been in talks to perform at the prestigious event. The duo, who received […]

Americas, International, News, Russia, Ukraine, US

Russia: “The Real Surprise is That Trump Didn’t Hit Zelensky

Russia has blamed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for the breakdown of his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, calling Zelensky’s behavior arrogant and provocative. In a statement on Telegram, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova criticized Zelensky, saying, “Given Zelensky’s arrogance during the meeting, it is surprising that Trump showed restraint and did not resort […]

Middle East, News

X’s Hebrew account of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been suspended.

Khamenei’s Hebrew X account was closed after two posts on Monday. This information was reported by the Jerusalem Post. Khamenei opened another account to post only in Hebrew while the original account was still active. The account’s latest post on Sunday said, ‘The Zionist rulers are wrong. They are wrong about Iran. They will be […]

Americas, Asia, International

Malaysia Monitors Economic Shifts Following Trump’s Victory, Says Rafizi

Malaysia is closely monitoring potential global and domestic economic changes after Donald Trump’s victory in the recent United States presidential election. Economy Minister Mohd Rafizi Ramli emphasized that while the government is awaiting new policy announcements from Washington, it is prepared to respond swiftly to any developments that may affect Malaysia’s economic outlook. “Given the […]

Entertainment, International

Spielberg Reflects on Stopping ‘E.T.’ Sequel at TCM Festival

Steven Spielberg shared behind-the-scenes details about his decision to prevent a sequel to E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial during a conversation with star Drew Barrymore at the TCM Classic Film Festival: New York Pop-Up x 92NY on Saturday. The Oscar-winning director revealed that halting a follow-up to the beloved 1982 sci-fi classic was a “hard-fought victory” because […]

Africa, International, Lead, News

Ethiopia Does Not Want War with Eritrea, Says Prime Minister

Ethiopia has no intention of going to war with neighboring Eritrea, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has stated. Ethiopia, a landlocked country in East Africa, has been facing concerns regarding its access to the sea. His remarks came amid previous concerns that Ethiopia might consider forcibly seizing a port from Eritrea. Speaking in Parliament on […]

International, Middle East, News

Drone Targets Israeli Prime Minister’s Residence in Caesarea

A drone was launched towards the residence of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Caesarea, northern Israel, on Saturday, according to his spokesperson. Fortunately, Netanyahu was not at home, and no casualties have been reported. The Israeli military confirmed the drone, which had crossed into Israeli airspace from Lebanon, struck a structure in the Caesarea […]

International, Japan, Lead, UN

UN Nuclear Watchdog Chief Visits Japan to Inspect Fukushima Soil Storage Facilities

TOKYO – The UN nuclear watchdog chief arrived in Japan on February 18 for a trip that will include his first visit to storage facilities housing vast quantities of soil contaminated in the 2011 Fukushima disaster. It is the fifth official visit to the country by Mr. Rafael Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy […]

Americas, Immigration, Lead, News, South America, US

U.S. Deported 11,000 Mexican Immigrants

From January 20, when Donald Trump was sworn in as the President of the United States, to February 6, the U.S. deported nearly 11,000 undocumented Mexican immigrants over a span of 17 days. Among them, around 2,500 individuals were citizens of other countries. All these individuals came from Central and South America. Mexican President Claudia […]

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