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January 20, 2025

Putin Congratulates Trump, Says He is Interested in Discussing War

International Desk

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Donald Trump on being sworn in as the President of the United States. He also said that he is interested in discussing the Ukraine war with the Trump administration.

Putin said these things in his address to the National Security Council of Russia on Monday. His speech was broadcast on television. Putin also mentioned Trump’s willingness to re-establish contact with Russia.

Putin said, “Of course we welcome such a position of Trump. Congratulations to the newly inaugurated US President for taking office.

The Russian President said that he is interested in discussing the Ukraine war with the Trump administration. He said Trump’s position “should not be in favor of a temporary cease-fire” but rather “a long-term peace based on respect for the legitimate interests of all peoples and nations living in the region”. Naturally, we will look after the interests of Russia.

Saudi Arabia Temporarily Suspends Visas for Several Countries, Including Bangladesh and Pakistan

International, Middle East, Pacific

Zelenskyy Demands ‘Firm and Decisive’ Global Action After Russian Missile Strike

Entertainment

97th Oscars Shortlists Announced Across 10 Categories

Americas, Lead, Middle East

Biden Administration Announces $1.25 Billion Military Aid Package to Ukraine Ahead of Trump Inauguration

Asia, Bangladesh, International, Pakistan

Rare Visit by Bangladesh’s Top Military Official to Pakistan

Bangladesh, Law, Lead

Minorities in Bangladesh fed up with ‘harassment of false cases’: HRCBM

News

Trump Appoints Jeanine Pirro as Interim U.S. Attorney for D.C.

Lead, US

U.S. Consulate in Lahore Orders Staff to Take Shelter Amid Security Threats

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Journalist Attacked with Bricks by Miscreants in Bangladesh

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Alert in Rajasthan and Punjab: Police Leave Cancelled, Missiles Ready

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Bangladesh

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Culture, Entertainment

“No Other Land” Wins Documentary Feature Film Oscar, Highlights Palestinian-Israeli Alliance

Hollywood, CA — “No Other Land,” a powerful documentary highlighting the alliance between Palestinian activist Basel Adra and Israeli journalist Yuval Abraham, won the Oscar for Best Documentary Feature at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday. The film chronicles Adra’s resistance against the forced displacement of his community in Masafer Yatta by the Israeli army. It […]

Americas, Asia, Bangladesh, Economy, International, News, US

The United States Wanted to Halt Aid for Rohingya Refugees

The United States had considered stopping food aid for millions of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh and the general population in Lebanon. In February, an official from the Trump administration sent an email suggesting that aid to the stateless Rohingya and Lebanon should be discontinued as it was not beneficial for the U.S. Peter Marocco, the […]

Americas, News, US

The Burnt Oscar: What We Know About the Viral Photo Amid LA Wildfires

A shocking image has gone viral amidst the devastating wildfires sweeping through the Los Angeles region. The photo shows an Oscar statuette standing amidst the rubble of a fire, with the gold plating of the iconic statue partially damaged and the black film reel it stands on melted and deformed. The image has been widely […]

International, Middle East, UN

COP29 Highlights: Experts Call for Business Transition Plans to Tackle Climate Crisis

AZERBAIJAN, NOVEMBER 15 – At COP29, experts stressed the urgent need for businesses to adopt Exponential Transition Plans (ETPs) and align with planetary boundaries to achieve net-zero targets. With six of nine planetary boundaries already breached, the speakers highlighted that exceeding 1.5°C global warming this century could undermine human life and economic stability as we […]

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 […]

Americas, International, Middle East, UN

US Official Blames Hamas for Blocking Gaza Ceasefire Efforts

National Security Advisor Sullivan: Hamas Preventing Ceasefire Progress During an interview on CBS, U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan stated that Hamas, rather than Israel, is the primary obstacle to achieving a ceasefire in Gaza. Sullivan’s remarks come amid ongoing hostilities and international pressure for a truce. Israel Accused of Ceasefire Blockages Amid Security Demands […]

International, Middle East

Sectarian Clashes in Pakistan’s Kurram District Claim Over 130 Lives Despite Ceasefire Efforts

PESHAWAR – Sectarian violence in Pakistan’s north-western Kurram district has claimed over 130 lives despite a tentative ceasefire brokered last week, local officials confirmed. The district, bordering Afghanistan, has long been a flashpoint for Sunni-Shia tensions, with the latest clashes escalating into deadly confrontations over the past month. District administration official Wajid Hussain reported that […]

Americas, News

Obamas Hit the Campaign Trail for Kamala Harris in Final Stretch of 2024 Election

In a significant boost for the Democrats, Kamala Harris will be hitting the campaign trail alongside Barack and Michelle Obama next week. As the presidential race between Harris and Republican Donald Trump tightens, the former president and first lady are stepping in to rally support in key battleground states where the margin for victory could […]

International, Pacific, UN

Trudeau Says Canada Will Comply with ICC Arrest Warrant for Netanyahu

Ottawa – Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has confirmed that Canada will comply with the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defence minister, Yoav Gallant, following accusations of war crimes in Gaza. The ICC issued the arrest warrants after investigating Israeli military actions during the ongoing […]

Europe, International, Lead, News, Russia, Ukraine

Europe Shifts Focus on Ukraine Security Amid Political and Logistical Challenges

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