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January 23, 2025

Real Madrid in the Knockout Stage of the Champions League, Who is in Danger and Who is Left Out

Sports Desk

The new structure of the Champions League. The 36-team league stage. Each team will play eight matches. The top 24 teams in the points table will go to the knockout stage. Their first eight will get direct chances in the last sixteen. Eight of these 16 teams, from ninth to 24th, will join the last sixteen after the play-offs.

All teams have played seven matches. Among them, Liverpool and Barcelona have confirmed the last sixteen matches directly. Until Tuesday, the knockout phase was confirmed by 11 teams, including Liverpool-Barcelona. Seven other teams, including the current champion Real Madrid, have confirmed at least the play-off stage last night.

On the other hand, Manchester City is in danger. Pep Guardiola’s team has gone out of the top 24 after losing to PSG. Despite losing to City, PSG has not yet confirmed the play-offs.

The last round of the league stage will be played on January 30.

Bangladesh’s Yunus Government Urges India to Restrict Suvendu Adhikari’s Remarks Amid Trade Row

Lead, Middle East

IDF and ISA Neutralize Key Hamas Figures in Extensive Gaza Operations

Bangladesh, India, Lead

Former BNP leader arrested from Kolkata

Culture, Entertainment

Film Industry Braces for Impact of a Second Trump Presidency

Americas

US Temporarily Bans Drones in 22 New Jersey Cities

Asia, International

Volcano Eruption in Eastern Indonesia Kills at Least 6, Forces Thousands to Evacuate

Entertainment, News

Diddy Sues for $50 Million Over False Claims and Defamation

Entertainment, News

Selena Gomez Teases New Music After Engagement

Entertainment, News

Ben Affleck and Jenna Ortega Bring New Projects to SXSW 2025

Entertainment

Academy to Honor Los Angeles and Songwriters at 97th Oscars

Americas, International, Iran, Middle East, News, US

Iran Hopes For New Nuclear Deal With Trump

Americas, Lead, US, White House

Trump to Send 1,500 Troops, Planes, Helicopters to Border

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International, Pacific

4.1-Magnitude Earthquake Near Muswellbrook, New South Wales, Australia

A 4.1-magnitude earthquake that struck Muswellbrook in New South Wales on Tuesday is likely part of an ongoing “earthquake swarm” that could result in hundreds, if not thousands, of small to moderate tremors over the coming months, according to a seismologist from Geoscience Australia. The shallow quake, which occurred around midday at a depth of […]

Americas, North America, Opinion, South America

“Kamala Harris’s Historic Bid Falls Short: How Race, Gender, and Party Divisions Shaped a Pivotal Election Loss”

Kamala Harris’s defeat in the 2024 U.S. presidential election underscores a complex array of social, political, and demographic factors that continue to shape American electoral politics. Her loss to Donald Trump—marking Trump’s second victory against a Democratic female candidate—has left political analysts and strategists reflecting on the enduring role that race and gender play in […]

Americas, Bangladesh, State Department, US

State Department Press Briefing Highlights U.S. Stance on Bangladesh’s Human Rights and Judicial Integrity

In a recent State Department press briefing, spokesperson Matthew Miller addressed concerns regarding the safeguarding of fundamental rights in Bangladesh amidst reports of threats against writers and intellectuals by reformist student leaders. Support for Fundamental Rights Miller underscored the U.S. government’s commitment to upholding democratic values and human rights in Bangladesh. “We have a longstanding, […]

Bangladesh, India

Bangladesh’s best badminton umpire found dead in hotel room in India

Ismail Najeeb Russell was in Guwahati, India to run an international badminton tournament. He is considered one of the best badminton umpires in the country. He died in the line of duty. The 52-year-old umpire was also part of the Badminton World Federation panel. Former national badminton champion and former general secretary of the federation […]

Opinion

The Covert Success of Hasinomics in Bangladesh Development Trajectory: Inspiration from Mujibnomics

Hussain Muhammad Imam Bangladesh has embarked on a remarkable journey under the transformative leadership of Sheikh Hasina. She was the Prime Minister of Bangladesh for five terms, including her fourth consecutive tenure from 2009 until 5 August 2024. She was the world’s longest-serving female head of the government. The country has achieved significant milestones in […]

International

13 Cuban soldiers missing after ammunition explosion

Officials initially said the explosion was caused by a fire at a construction site in Melones. Thirteen Cuban soldiers are missing after an explosion at an ammunition depot. The arsenal contained arms and ammunition. The explosion shook the small rural town of Malones in eastern Holgin province on Tuesday morning, Cuba’s armed forces said overnight. […]

Bangladesh, Lead

Charlotte Jacquemart Slams Bangladesh’s Crackdown on Press Freedom in Exclusive Interview with “The Voice” News Platform

In an exclusive interview with Dastagir Jahangir for The Voice news platform, Charlotte Jacquemart, Senior Editor of Swiss Public Radio and renowned economist and journalist, spoke out against the ongoing crackdown on press freedom in Bangladesh, following her recent visit to the country. Jacquemart’s insights shed light on the escalating situation for journalists, describing it […]

Americas, Entertainment, News, US

Carrie Underwood to Perform at Donald Trump’s Inauguration

Country music star Carrie Underwood will perform at President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, set for January 20, 2025. Underwood will sing “America the Beautiful” alongside the Armed Forces Chorus and the United States Naval Academy Glee Club, according to the inaugural program obtained by Entertainment Weekly. Underwood expressed her honor in a statement, saying, “I love […]

Americas, Lead

New Orleans New Year’s Day Attack: Driver Kills 10, Injures 30 in Suspected Terror Incident

A devastating attack unfolded in New Orleans early on New Year’s Day 2025, when a driver, described as “hellbent on carnage,” drove a pickup truck into a crowd in the French Quarter, resulting in 10 deaths and 30 injuries. New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell labeled the incident a “terrorist attack.”The horrific event took place at […]

News

Drowning in Plastic: Oceans Contain 170 Trillion Microplastic Particles

Microplastics Pose Global Threat to Marine Life, Human Health, and Ecosystems The world’s oceans are drowning in an invisible crisis. Recent studies estimate that 170 trillion microplastic particles now drift through the seas, carried by ocean currents to every corner of the planet. These tiny fragments of pollution, often too small to see, are more […]

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