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November 16, 2024

Trump Appoints Steven Cheung and Sergio Gor to Key White House Roles

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President-elect Donald Trump has named Steven Cheung as White House communications director and Sergio Gor as head of the Presidential Personnel Office, the Trump transition team announced Friday.

Cheung, who served as director of strategic response during Trump’s first term, played a pivotal role in shaping the administration’s communication strategy. Gor, a long-time advisor, will oversee the selection of key personnel for the new administration.

“Steven Cheung and Sergio Gor have been trusted advisors since my first presidential campaign in 2016 and have continued to champion America First principles,” Trump said in a statement.

7-Year-Old Boy Survives 5 Days in ‘Lion-Infested’ Zimbabwe National Park After Going Missing

Asia, Economy, Finance

BRICS Nations Explore Alternatives to the US Dollar Amid Global Economic Shifts

Bangladesh, International

191 Platoons BGB deployed across BD, including Dhaka

International, US

Trump Proposes Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Health Secretary

Sports

Everton Facing Bigger Challenges Than Maupay’s Social Media Comments – Dyche

Americas, China

China Condemns US Arms Sale to Taiwan and President Lai’s Transit Through US

Americas, Bangladesh, Editorial, International, Lead, US, White House

Is Bangladesh Facing Sanctions Under the Trump Administration?

Americas, News, US

Trump Moves Inauguration Indoors Due to ‘Dangerous’ Cold Weather Forecast

Entertainment, International, News

97th Oscars Nominations to Be Announced on January 23

International

Unveiling Roman Grandeur: Pompeii’s “Once-in-a-Century” Discovery Sheds Light on Ancient Luxury

Americas, News, Tech & Startup, US

U.S. Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban on National Security Grounds

Asia, India, International, News

India Advances Land Reform with Extensive Drone Survey Across Rural Areas

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Asia, China, International, Lead, News

Violent Protests in China After Student’s Death

The death of a teenage boy in north-west China has triggered violent protests, confirmed through verified videos reviewed by the BBC. Social media footage shows demonstrators throwing objects at police, while officers are seen beating some protesters in the city of Pucheng, located in Shaanxi province. The unrest began after the teenager died on January […]

Lead, Middle East

Celebrations Erupt in the Streets of Damascus

Syria’s autocratic ruler Bashar al-Assad, has fled the country. After rebel forces entered the Syrian capital, Damascus, with little resistance, Assad reportedly left the city by plane to an undisclosed destination. Following this dramatic turn of events, thousands of people took to the streets of Damascus to celebrate. They chanted slogans of freedom and indulged […]

Opinion

Presidential Power Under Article 141(A) – A Legal Path to Restoring Order?

Dastagir Jahangir The current political turmoil and widespread unrest in Bangladesh have raised significant questions about the role of the state and the powers vested in its highest office. Under Article 141(A) of the Constitution of Bangladesh, the President holds the authority to declare a state of emergency in cases of grave threats to national […]

Americas, Russia, Ukraine, US

US Warns North Korea Gains War Experience Fighting with Russia in Ukraine

United Nations, Jan 8, 2025 – The United States has raised concerns that North Korea is benefiting from its troops fighting alongside Russia against Ukraine, gaining valuable experience that makes Pyongyang “more capable of waging war against its neighbors,” according to US Deputy Ambassador to the UN, Dorothy Shea. Russia has strengthened its diplomatic and […]

Americas, Asia, International

Controversy Over Sharia Law Push in Bangladesh as Yunus Family Faces Criticism for Alleged Hypocrisy

Amid growing calls for the implementation of Sharia law in Bangladesh following the July 2024 student movement, critics have pointed to alleged hypocrisy within the family of Nobel Laureate Mohammed Yunus, who is reportedly backing the initiative. Monica Yunus, the daughter of the renowned economist, was caught driving under the influence in the United States […]

Americas

Timeline: From Election Day to Inauguration Day

Election Day is finally here, but it’s just one of the many key dates in this hard-fought presidential race.Check out this timeline of events that will take place from Election Day to Inauguration Day:• November 5: Election Day• November ?: It could take days for the result to be determined.• November 26: Trump is due […]

Americas

Unexplained Drone Sightings in New Jersey Raise Security Concerns

Mysterious drone sightings across New Jersey have left residents and officials baffled, sparking widespread security concerns despite reassurances from state authorities. Governor Phil Murphy stated there is no known threat to public safety but acknowledged the urgency of the situation as federal and local officials collaborate to uncover the source of the activity.The FBI is […]

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, […]

Culture, Entertainment

Actor Sebastian Stan Says Hollywood Stars Are ‘Afraid’ of Trump

Sebastian Stan, who stars in The Apprentice, a movie about Donald Trump’s early years with lawyer Roy Cohn, says other actors in Hollywood are too “afraid” of the president-elect to talk about the movie with him. Stan said he couldn’t find any actor to join him in an interview for the Actors on Actors series, […]

Americas, Culture, Entertainment

The presence of the new generation was noticeable in Lalan festival

Lalan Parishad USA organized the second International Lalan and Folk Festival at Marie Louise Academy in Jamaica, USA. About 200 artists and workers from Bangladesh, India, London, Canada and different states of America participated in this year’s festival. On weekends, the event starts at 2 pm and lasts until 11 pm. The presence of the […]

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