- Israeli forces kill two Palestinian teenagers
- Disney’s 'Snow White' live-action remake drops motion poster
- Vietnam govt approves $8.36B railway project to China
- Creatinine levels: the silent indicator of kidney health
- No load shedding during Ramadan, summer, says energy advisor
- Robbery and molestation in bus: 3 arrested in Tangail
- Fakhrul urges democratic forces to build livable Bangladesh
- 'History will not forgive' failure to seal pandemic deal: WHO
- 85 Bangladeshis among 598 immigrants detained in Myanmar
- Hamas to free 6 Israeli hostages as Israel releases 600 Palestinians
- Apple disables encryption feature for UK users
- New political party: Who are in discussion for top six positions
- "We seek unity to build just - humane society"
- Flights to soar from Bogura after 15 years
- Projects launched with the intent of stealing
- Crypto exchange Bybit loses $1.5 billion in record hack
- UAE’s 1st female astronaut aims to inspire future generations, plant flag on moon
- Jaker confident top order will deliver in Pakistan
- Iran warns of ‘precision’ strike on Tel Aviv
- US threatens to cut off Starlink access for Ukraine over mineral deal
US returns 2nd batch of 119 Indian immigrants
A plane carrying 119 Indians arrived from the United States at Punjabs Amritsar airport on Saturday, the second such arrival in a span of 10 days, as part of the Donald Trump administrations crackdown and decision to deport illegal immigrants, reports NDTV. The first round of deportation had...
El Salvador to house US criminals, deportees in unprecedented deal
Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State announced El Salvador has agreed to house violent US criminals and receive deportees of any nationality, report CNN. However, experts, critics and rights groups titled it as an unprecedented and legally problematic deal. According to the media, Rubio...
United States, El Salvador sign agreement on civil nuclear cooperation
The United States and El Salvador have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance peaceful nuclear cooperation. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and El Salvadors Foreign Minister Alexandra Hill Tinoco formalized the agreement on Monday, marking a step towards strengthening their...
US to continue support for Rohingyas: Press Wing
Along with other countries worldwide, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced an immediate cessation or suspension of any work in Bangladesh. However, the US will continue to provide financial assistance to Myanmars Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. Chief...
End 'ridiculous war' in Ukraine or face new sanctions
BBC reported that Donald Trump has cautioned that he will enforce steep tariffs and additional sanctions on Russia if Vladimir Putin does not bring an end to the war in Ukraine. Posting on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump stated that his efforts to resolve the conflict were a very...
Saudi to invest $600bn in US
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced on Thursday that the kingdom aims to invest $600 billion in the United States over the next four years, reports UNB. His remarks followed former President Donald Trumps earlier mention of Saudi Arabia as his potential first foreign visit since...
United States overtakes UAE as leading source of expatriate remittances
The United States has surpassed the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in sending the most expatriate income, maintaining the top spot for three consecutive months. This marks a significant shift in global remittance trends, driven by a steady increase in U.S. expatriate remittances since political changes...
US, Nigeria strengthen tech partnership with $2m broadband study grant
The U.S. and Nigeria have taken a major step to deepen their technological collaboration with the inaugural U.S.-Nigeria Technology Dialogue, held on January 10 in Washington, D.C. Led by U.S. Deputy Secretary Kurt Campbell and Nigerian Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy...
How Simone Biles height continues to inspire with athleticism, courage
Simone Biles has firmly established herself as one of the most extraordinary athletes of all time, known not only for her unparalleled accomplishments in gymnastics but also for her courage in advocating for mental health. From dominating the gymnastics world to standing up for social justice...
What Antony Blinken reflects on about America’s role in world as his term as secretary of state ends
With just over a week remaining in his tenure as U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken continues to focus on diplomacy and global alliances. Recently completing what is likely his final international tour, Blinken met with world leaders in Seoul, Tokyo, Paris, and Rome, emphasizing the importance...
Los Angeles races to contain wildfires as severe winds appear
Firefighters in Los Angeles scrambled on Sunday to contain two relentless wildfires that have burned for six days, seizing a brief lull in hazardous conditions before fierce winds were forecast to reignite the flames, reports Reuters. California Governor Gavin Newsom called the disaster...
Antony Blinken calls Ukraine War a defining moment for global order
U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken described the Ukraine war as a defining moment for the international rules-based order during an interview on The New York Times The Interview podcast. He warned that allowing Russia to act with impunity would embolden other aggressors and threaten global...
Egypt serves as mediator for ceasefire in Gaza
Egypt is intensifying its efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza, prioritizing the release of hostages, the facilitation of humanitarian aid, and an end to the ongoing conflict. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed these critical issues with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken...
Republicans re-elect Mike Johnson as US House speaker
The United States House of Representatives has re-elected Republican Mike Johnson as its speaker, in a vote seen as a nail-biting test of party unity in advance of President-elect Donald Trumps second term in the White House, reports Al Jazeera. But Johnsons campaign to keep the speakers gavel...
Sanctions enacted against Iranian-Russian interference in US elections
The United States has imposed sanctions on individuals and organizations linked to Iranian and Russian interference in the 2024 general election. The action of Tuesday (Washington local time) targets efforts to undermine democratic institutions and sow sociopolitical discord. Among those...
United States announces $1.25 billion military aid package for Ukraine
The United States has announced a significant military assistance package for Ukraine, valued at $1.25 billion. This new aid, provided through previous drawdowns from Department of Defense stocks, includes a range of essential munitions and equipment to support Ukraines defense against Russias...
US-backed Gaza famine report draws anger, scrutiny
United States President Joe Bidens administration is facing criticism after a US-backed report on famine in the Gaza Strip was retracted this week, drawing accusations of political interference and pro-Israel bias, reports Al Jazeera. The report by the Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS...
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...
Japan, US announce strengthened guidelines for Extended Deterrence
Japan and the United States have unveiled updated guidelines for Extended Deterrence, addressing mounting strategic and nuclear threats in the Indo-Pacific region. The guidelines reaffirm the nations commitment to bolstering deterrence and preserving regional stability amid an increasingly complex...
Trump rejects taunts that Musk is real power behind US president-elect
The United States President-elect Donald Trump has pushed back on the notion that he has ceded the presidency to billionaire Elon Musk, who has taken an outsized role in the president-elects transition into the White House, reports Al Jazeera. Trump made the comments during a speech in Arizona...
Iran protests US arrest of nationals over technology export
Tehran has formally protested the arrests of two Iranians in Italy and the United States accused of transferring sensitive US technology to Iran, local media reported. US prosecutors on Monday charged Mahdi Mohammad Sadeghi and Mohammad Abedininajafabadi with conspiring to export sophisticated...
US drops $10m reward for arrest of Syria’s new leader
A senior diplomat has announced that the United States is dropping a $10m reward for the arrest of Syrias new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, after an uprising that toppled Bashar al-Assad, reports Al Jazeera. Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Barbara Leaf made the announcement on...
Georgia gets US, UK sanctions over human rights abuses against protesters
Georgias Ministry of Internal Affairs is facing mounting international scrutiny as the United States imposes sanctions on key officials for alleged serious human rights violations. Georgian Minister of Internal Affairs Vakhtang Gomelauri and Deputy Head of the Ministrys Special Tasks Department...
UN chief urges de-escalation amid Israeli airstrikes on Syria
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed deep concern over the hundreds of Israeli air strikes on Syrian territory, calling for an urgent need to de-escalate violence on all fronts throughout the country, according to his spokesman. Meanwhile, United States National...
Washington urges dialogue for regional stability in South Asia
During the U.S. State Department briefing on Tuesday (Washington time), spokesperson Matthew Miller emphasized the United States continued diplomatic engagement with Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan despite concerns about high-level visits to the region. Miller responded to questions regarding...
Zayed Khan embarks on a new career in the United States
Dhallywood actor Zayed Khan has been residing in the United States for several months. After spending time there, he has ventured into a new profession. He has become a part of the Bengali newspaper Thikana, published in New York. This will mark the actors debut as a presenter. He will host...
US, Japan, Philippines hold trilateral maritime dialogue in Tokyo
The United States, Japan, and the Philippines convened the inaugural Trilateral Maritime Dialogue in Tokyo on Tuesday, marking a significant step in their collaborative efforts to bolster maritime security in the Indo-Pacific region, according to a statement. The dialogue follows the April...
US strikes ISIL targets in Syria after Assad's fall
The United States says it has carried out dozens of air strikes on ISIL (ISIS) targets in Syria following the stunning collapseof Syrian President Bashar al-Assads regime. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Sunday that it had struck more than 75 targets, including ISIL (ISIS) leaders,...