- BNP focuses entirely on elections
- Instagram profile grids to switch from squares to rectangles
- Govt seeks opinion on July proclamation
- Over 50,000 garment workers unemployed in a year
- Russia sentences Navalny lawyers to prison for relaying his messages
- 116 Palestinians killed since agreement announced
- Erdogan criticizes opposition over mayor's arrest amid corruption probe
- Trump to be sworn in at indoor ceremony first time due to extreme cold
- UK to announce significant hike in visa sponsorship fees
- David Lynch, iconic filmmaker, dies at 78
- Import duty hike sends fruit market in turmoil
- Dhaka's air quality 2nd worst globally this morning
- Unsweetened coffee reduces Alzheimer's disease risk by 30%
- UK central bank's Bailey warns of economic nationalism risks
- Awareness meeting on dowry held in Dinajpur
- Country at 5 risks, inflation at top
- TikTok says it will go dark Sunday without Biden’s interference
- ISRO releases video of SpaDeX satellite docking
- Rangpur Riders extend perfect winning streak to eight
- Israel prepares for hostages’ return
FBI closes diversity office amid growing political debate
The FBI has officially confirmed the closure of its Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), a move that has sparked political controversy and raised questions about the agencys direction under the incoming administration. The announcement, made public by the agency in a statement to Fox...
US, Thailand sign civil nuclear cooperation agreement
On January 14, the United States and Thailand took a significant step in their bilateral relations by signing an Agreement for Cooperation Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy, also known as the 123 Agreement. The signing ceremony, held in Bangkok, saw U.S. Ambassador Robert F. Godec and...
US, Japan, South Korea issue joint warning on North Korea cryptocurrency theft
The United States, Japan, and South Korea released a joint statement highlighting the threat posed by Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea (DPRK) cyber actors targeting the global cryptocurrency industry. The statement underscores ongoing concerns about DPRKs use of cyber thefts to fund its...
Blinken optimistic about Gaza cease-fire amid past setbacks
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed optimism on Tuesday about securing a cease-fire in Gaza as negotiations reach a pivotal stage. Speaking at the Atlantic Council in Washington, Blinken confirmed progress in talks mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and the U.S., aimed at ending Israels...
Top Japanese diplomat to visit Seoul amid political agitation
Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya will visit South Korea on Monday to strengthen security ties with Seoul and their mutual ally, the United States, amid regional challenges from North Korea and Chinas growing influence. Iwaya will be the first Japanese foreign minister to visit Seoul in...
US reaffirms support for democracy amid escalating political turmoil in South Korea
Amid escalating political turmoil in South Korea, Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul reassured on Monday both domestic and international audiences of the countrys resilience in addressing its ongoing crisis. We are closely monitoring the situation and are committed to resolving the issues peacefully and...
Major winter storm strikes USA affecting 60 million people
A powerful winter storm is currently sweeping across the central and eastern United States, bringing a dangerous mix of snow, ice, and heavy rain to millions of people. Over 60 million individuals are under winter weather alerts, with hazardous travel conditions, power outages, and school and...
Musk wants weak Europe: German Vice Chancellor
U.S. billionaire Elon Musks support for Germanys far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is a logical and systematic play for a weak Europe that will not be able to regulate as strongly, Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck said in his New Years address, reports NDTV. The calls by Musk are not made out...
Chinese hackers hack U.S. treasury department workstations, documents
Chinese hackers remotely accessed several U.S. Treasury Department workstations and unclassified documents after compromising a third-party software service provider, the agency said Monday, reports AP. The department did not provide details on how many workstations had been accessed or what...
Norovirus cases are surging in parts of the US
Cases of a wretched stomach bug are surging in parts of the United States this winter, according to government data, reports AP. The most recent numbers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show there were 91 outbreaks of norovirus reported during the week of Dec. 5, up from...
US to send $1.25 billion in weapons to Ukraine
The United States is expected to announce that it will send $1.25 billion in military assistance to Ukraine, U.S. officials said Friday, as the Biden administration pushes to get as much aid to Kyiv as possible before leaving office on Jan. 20, reports AP. The large package of aid includes a...
US homelessness up 18 percent in last year
The number of people living in homelessness in the United States has increased by 18 percent over the last year, the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) said in a new report. Data released on Friday showed that more than 771,000 people were experiencing homelessness across the...
"M23, Rwandan forces must cease hostilities in eastern Congo"
Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) President Félix Tshisekedi spoke with U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken on Friday to address the escalating crisis in eastern DRC. During the talk, Antony Blinken reiterated that M23 and the Rwandan Defense Forces must immediately cease hostilities...
Sanctions imposed on Georgia’s ruling party founder Bidzina Ivanishvili
Bidzina Grigoris Dze Ivanishvili, founder and honorary chairman of Georgias ruling party, Georgian Dream, has been sanctioned for undermining the democratic and Euro-Atlantic future of Georgia in favor of the Russian Federation. The U.S. Department of State, through Secretary of State Antony...
US condemns Hong Kong’s transnational crackdown on overseas activists
The United States has strongly condemned recent actions by the Hong Kong government, which include issuing arrest warrants and bounties for six overseas pro-democracy activists and revoking the passports of seven others, some of whom reside in the United States. In a statement released Thursday,...
Houthis threat to strike on US interests in Middle East
Mohammed Ali al-Houthi, the head of the Houthi Supreme Political Council, is warning the US of retaliatory strikes if its forces attack Yemen, reports Al Jazeera. He issued the threat in a series of videos posted on X (formerly known as Twitter). We caution Americans against targeting Yemen....
Former US President Bill Clinton hospitalized
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton has been admitted to MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington following a fever, according to his spokesperson, reports UNB. The 78-year-old was hospitalized Monday afternoon for observation and tests, as stated by his deputy chief of staff, Angel...
Japan, US condemn Russia’s escalated attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure
Japan and the United States strongly condemned Russias intensified and unjust attacks on Ukraines energy infrastructure during the third annual U.S.-Japan Energy Security Dialogue held on December 12 in Tokyo. The two nations reaffirmed their unwavering support for Ukraine amidst ongoing...
US, UK, EU condemn sentencing of 25 Pakistani civilians by military tribunal
The United States has expressed deep concern over the sentencing of 25 Pakistani civilians by a military tribunal for their alleged roles in the May 9, 2023, protests. The U.S. criticized the military courts for lacking judicial independence, transparency, and adherence to due process, calling on...
US imposes sanctions on entities-individuals supporting N. Korea’s military activities
The United States has announced new sanctions targeting eleven individuals and eight entities for their role in supporting the Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea (DPRK) and its backing of Russia. The sanctions, which focus on actions that enable the DPRKs military activities, including its...
Biden calls alliance with S. Korea ‘linchpin for peace’ in region
US President Joe Biden underscored the strength of the US relationship with South Korea during a call Saturday with Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, who became acting president after the impeachment of Yoon Suk Yeol, reports BSS. President Biden expressed his confidence that the Alliance will remain...
China, US sign protocol to strengthen IP protections, security
China, and the United States signed a protocol On December 13, 2024 (Washington local time), to amend and extend the U.S.-PRC Science and Technology Agreement (STA) for another five years. This modernization of the STA aims to bolster intellectual property protections, enhance transparency, and...
US, Iraq address path to stability in Syria
U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa al-Sudani in Baghdad on Friday, with a significant focus on tackling the ongoing crisis in Syria. Secretary Blinken reaffirmed U.S. support for a Syrian-led political process aimed at establishing an inclusive...
Turkey, US discuss possible roles in Syria’s future: FM Fidan
Turkey foreign minister Hakan Fidan said his countrys priority in Syria is ensuring the stability and prevention of domination by groups deemed terrorists after the toppling of ruler al-Assad, reports Al Jazeera. Speaking alongside US Secretary of State Antony Blinken after their meeting in...
Anybotics secures $60M to expand autonomous industrial robots in the U.S.
Swiss robotics company Anybotics has raised an additional $60 million to complete its Series B funding round, bringing the total to $110 million. This latest investment comes 18 months after the company initially announced the $50 million Series B, marking a significant step in its mission to...
Khamenei claims US-Israel plan behind fall of al-Assad
Irans Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei claims Tehran has evidence that what happened in Syria was the product of a joint plan by the US and the Zionist regime, reports Al Jazeera. He said this in his first comments since the fall of Bashar al-Assad. Yes, a government neighbouring Syria...
Prosecutor fights Trump bid to throw out hush money conviction
Manhattan prosecutors renewed their opposition Tuesday to President-elect Donald Trumps efforts to quash his hush money conviction, but accepted pausing the case while he is president, reports BSS. Trump has long opposed the criminal process against him brought after he paid a porn star for her...
Terror designation doesn’t bar talks with Syrian rebel group: US
The US State Department said Monday it is not actively reviewing the foreign terrorist organization designation of the main Syrian rebel group that overthrew Bashar Assads government this weekend. But, it said such designations are constantly under review, and that even while its in place, the...