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January 24, 2025

World Health Organization to Reduce Costs

International Desk

The World Health Organization will continue to prioritize health programs while reducing costs. This decision was taken by the organization after US President Donald Trump announced to leave the World Health Organization. The United States will officially leave the World Health Organization (WHO) in January 2026.

The United Nations Health Organization has already received a formal letter from the new US President Donald Trump about the exit from the WHO. After receiving the letter, the United Nations reported on Thursday that the country would officially leave the WHO in January 2021, according to the US notice.

The World Health Organization Chief Tedros Adhanam Gabreasus said in a document that the economic situation of the World Health Organization would be further enhanced by Trump’s announcement. The company has to walk the way to reduce costs.

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Bangladesh, International

34 Prominent Citizens Call on Government to Protect Media Safety in Bangladesh

International, Israel, Middle East

Time to Open Gates to Hell for Hamas: Israeli Minister

Entertainment

Daniel Craig’s New Movie Queer Now Available Online in the US

Bangladesh, India, Lead

Hema Malini, BJP MP from Mathura, Condemns Atrocities Against Hindus in Bangladesh in Lok Sabha

Americas, Immigration

Trump Appoints Tom Homan as “Border Czar” to Lead Immigration Efforts

Europe, Germany, International, Lead, News, Russia, Ukraine

Concerns Over the Rise of Far-Right in Germany

Asia, India, International

What is Rahul’s Role in the Congress Party? Shashi Tharoor Questions

Americas, Asia, Economy, India, International, Lead, News

Trump’s ‘$21 Million’ Remark Sparks Political Uproar in India

Asia, International, News, Pakistan

PTI Takes Legal Action Over Restrictions on Meeting Imran Khan

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Trump Urges Elon Musk to Be More Aggressive

Asia, India, International, News

Air India Sold a Ticket for a Broken Seat to an Indian Minister

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International, Middle East

Mark Zuckerberg Surprises Fans with New Music Track for Wife

Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, surprised fans this week with a special gift for his wife, Priscilla Chan: a new music track. The song is a remix of the 2000s hit “Get Low”, and it’s now available on Spotify. In this version, Zuckerberg collaborates with singer T-Pain, known for using auto-tune in his music. […]

Bangladesh, Opinion

Fortnight of Turmoil: Key Events Reshaping Bangladesh

The past two weeks in Bangladesh have been marked by a series of significant events and developments, reflecting the nation’s evolving political, social, and international landscape. From the celebration of Victory Day 2024 amidst growing internal divisions to the High Court’s landmark verdict revisiting the Fifteenth Amendment, the period has been both reflective and transformative. […]

International, Israel, Lead, Middle East, News, Palestine

Hamas Can Release Four More Hostages, Who Are They?

Hamas, a Palestinian armed organization, has named four more Israeli hostages to release under a ceasefire agreement in Gaza. They may be released on Saturday local time. The four are Israeli army Kareena Aryev, Daniela Gilboya, Nama Levi and Liri Albagh. They were all part of a unit engaged in surveillance on the Israeli-Gaza border. […]

Entertainment

Arnold Schwarzenegger Stars as Santa in The Man with the Bag

Arnold Schwarzenegger is trading in his action hero persona for a jolly new role as Santa Claus in the upcoming holiday film The Man with the Bag. The actor, known for his iconic line “I’ll be back,” was spotted in New York City donning a white beard and festive attire while filming the family adventure. […]

Russia, Tech & Startup

Russian-Linked Hacking Group Targets NGO Workers’ WhatsApp Data

A hacking group allegedly linked to Russia’s government has attempted to steal WhatsApp data from employees of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) providing aid to Ukraine, according to a recent report by Microsoft Corp. The attackers, associated with Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB), sent targeted emails to specific individuals, inviting them to join WhatsApp groups. Microsoft researchers […]

Bangladesh, India, International, Lead, News

India Extends Sheikh Hasina’s Visa

India has extended the visa of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who left for Delhi on August 5 amidst a mass uprising. Sources have revealed that her visa was extended despite Bangladesh’s request to bring her back for trial. Since leaving the country, Sheikh Hasina has stayed out of public view and is reportedly being […]

Asia, Bangladesh, India, International

PM Modi Holds High-Level Meeting on Bangladesh Crisis; Major Action Likely

NEW DELHI – In response to escalating concerns over the treatment of Hindus in Bangladesh, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a high-level meeting with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on November 28. Sources indicate that PM Modi is deeply upset about the ongoing violence and atrocities against the Bangladeshi Hindu minority, and significant action […]

Middle East

Israeli Army Assists UN Peacekeepers in Repelling Attack in Golan Heights

The Israeli military announced on Dec. 7 that its troops were aiding United Nations peacekeepers in repelling an attack by unidentified armed individuals in the Golan Heights buffer zone. The UN Disengagement Observer Force (Undof) confirmed the incident, stating that around 20 armed individuals entered one of its positions in the northern part of the […]

International, News

CNN Announces Layoffs and $70M Digital Investment in Strategic Overhaul

CNN has announced that it will lay off approximately 6% of its workforce, affecting about 200 employees, as part of a major strategic shift towards digital platforms. This decision comes as the network seeks to adapt to the evolving ways audiences consume news, with CEO Mark Thompson emphasizing the move as essential for CNN’s survival […]

Americas, US

World Bank Expert Explains Strategies to Escape the Middle-Income Trap

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Middle-income countries are in a race against time to break through the so-called “middle-income trap” and achieve high-income status. This critical challenge was the focus of the latest World Bank Group’s World Development Report, as discussed in the #ExpertAnswers series with Somik Lall, Senior Advisor to the Chief Economist at the World […]

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