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Ukraine must repay Americans, says Trump aide Michael Waltz

US National Security Advisor Michael Waltz has called on Ukraine to repay the American people for the billions of dollars Washington has invested in the ongoing conflict with Russia. Speaking to Fox News on Sunday, Waltz argued that ensuring a return on American investments would be key to securing...

Donald Trump's aid freeze could cause millions more AIDS deaths: UN

President Donald Trumps decision to suspend US overseas funding could result in millions more deaths from AIDS, the head of the UNs programme for the illness warned Sunday, reports AFP. The United States is the worlds largest provider of official development assistance, with most funds directed...

Trump wants Ukraine to repay $500 billion in rare-earth minerals

U.S. President Donald Trump has reiterated his demand for Ukraine to compensate Washington for its financial support by trading rare-earth minerals, regardless of whether the country may be Russian someday. In an interview with Fox News Bret Baier, Trump claimed that the U.S. has committed more...

Major refugee aid groups sue Trump administration over executive order

Major refugee aid groups sued the Trump administration on Monday over the presidents executive order suspending the federal refugee resettlement program and funding for resettlement agencies, reports AP. The lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Seattle asks the court to declare Trumps...

'HIV infections could surge if US support is dropped'

The head of the U.N. AIDS agency said Monday the number of new HIV infections could jump more than six times by 2029 if American support of the biggest AIDS program is dropped, warning that millions of people could die and more resistant strains of the disease could emerge. In an interview with...

Trump’s aid freeze sparks global mayhem

U.S. President Donald Trumps sweeping 90-day freeze on foreign aid has paralyzed critical programs worldwide. Despite waivers for life-saving humanitarian assistance issued by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, aid workers report widespread confusion and funding uncertainty. Without clear...

Gazipur Safari Park welcomes endangered 11 capped langurs rescued in Dhaka

Gazipur Safari Park has become a sanctuary for the critically endangered 11 capped langurs (Hanumans), a rare species recently rescued from traffickers. On Friday, authorities received the capped langurs, which were seized during a raid in the Swami Bagh area of Dhaka. The animals had been...

Over 6mn people could die from HIV and AIDS if US funding stops: UN agency

More than six million people could die from HIV and AIDS in the next four years if US President Donald Trumps administration pulls its global funding for programmes, the United Nations AIDS agency said on Friday. Although a waiver was placed on HIV/AIDS programmes in last months US foreign aid...

Suspension of U.S. aid hampers worldwide efforts to combat hunger

The Trump administrations effort to slash and reshape American foreign aid is crippling the intricate global system that aims to prevent and respond to famine, reports Reuters. Struggling to manage hunger crises sweeping the developing world even before U.S. President Donald Trump returned to...

Palestinians appeals for emergency aid as Gaza faces dire housing and reconstruction needs

With fighting in Gaza paused, Palestinians are appealing for billions of dollars in emergency aid - from heavy machinery to clear rubble to tents and caravans to house people made homeless by Israeli bombardment. One official from the Palestinian Authority estimated immediate funding needs of...

Israel raids more areas across West Bank

The Israeli military has intensified its raids across the occupied West Bank, triggering widespread condemnations, Press TV reported. Reports said on Sunday that Israeli forces attacked the town of Tammun in northern West Bank and abducted several Palestinians. Israeli forces also stormed the...

World leaders condemn Myanmar military regime on coup anniversary

Marking four years since the military coup in Myanmar, world leaders have issued a strong joint statement condemning the regimes escalating violence against civilians. Representatives from Australia, Canada, the European Union, South Korea, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and...

Indonesia's Baznas sets target of Rp750 billion for Gaza reconstruction

Indonesias National Alms Agency (Baznas) is aiming to raise Rp750 billion (US$46 million) in charitable funds to help rebuild essential public infrastructure in Gaza, including hospitals, schools, and mosques. Baznas Head for National Digital Transformation, Nadratuzzaman Hosen, stated that an...

Trump aid freeze stirs chaos before it is blocked in court

President Donald Trumps attempt to freeze hundreds of billions of dollars in federal aid was temporarily blocked in court on Tuesday, even as it sowed chaos throughout the government and stirred fears that it would disrupt programs that serve tens of millions of Americans, reports Reuters....

Japanese envoy pays tribute to Holey Artisan victims

Saida Shinichi, the newly appointed Ambassador of Japan to Bangladesh, visited the Metro Rail Exhibition and Information Center (MEIC) in Dhaka on Tuesday. During his visit, he paid heartfelt tribute to the victims of the 2016 Holey Artisan attack, laying flowers at the monument erected in their...

Is magnesium the sleep aid you’ve been missing?

Theres a new buzzword in the wellness world, and its not another trendy superfood or yoga poseits magnesium. If youve scrolled through health blogs or Instagram lately, youve probably seen sprays, oils, and supplements being touted as miracle sleep aids. But is this magic mineral really the...

1kg gold, over 1.5 lakh dollars found in Sur's locker

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has uncovered a substantial stash of assets during a raid on three lockers belonging to former Bangladesh Bank Deputy Governor, Sitanshu Kumar Sur Chowdhury (SK Sur). The recovery includes 1.005 kg of gold, 169,000 US dollars, 55,000 euros, and 70 lakh taka in...

US freezes all foreign aid, including that to Ukraine; Israel exempted

The U.S. State Department issued a stop-work order on Friday for all existing foreign assistance and paused new aid, according to a cable seen by Reuters, after President Donald Trump ordered a pause to review if aid allocation was aligned with his foreign policy. The cable, drafted by the...

Tension rises over suspension of foreign aid from US

The decision of US President Donald Trumps regarding the suspending the foreign aid may affect Bangladesh adversely. He, just on his second sworn-in day, suspended US aid to foreign countries for 90 days. According to the concerned persons in development cooperation sector, this decision of US...

Ex-minister Palak put on 2-day remand

A Dhaka court on Wednesday placed former state minister for ICT Zunaid Ahmed Palak on a two-day remand in connection with an attempted murder case filed at Mohammadpur Police Station. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate GM Farhan Ishtiak passed the order when police produced him before the court with...

Israeli raid kills 9 on Jenin; Hamas calls for 'mobilization'

Israeli forces have killed at least eight Palestinians and injured 35 others in an attack on the occupied West Bank city of Jenin, prompting Hamas to call for full mobilization of Palestinian youths against the occupation forces, Press TV reported. Israeli forces backed by helicopters, raided...

First aid trucks enter Gaza Strip after ceasefire begins

The first trucks carrying humanitarian aid have entered into the Gaza Strip as the ceasefire between the Israel and Hamas begins on Sunday. The humanitarian aid trucks entered Gaza from Egypt on Sunday as the Israel-Hamas ceasefire started taking effect. The 42-day first stage of the...

Obaidul Quader’s foster son arrested in murder case

Police arrested Asaduzzaman Hiru, who claims to be the foster son of Awami League senior leader Obaidul Quader, in a case over the July-August civilian killings ordered by Awami League government. Gulshan Police Station Inspector Arafatul Khan told reporters Asaduzzaman was arrested in the early...

Trade in the hands of Bipu- Bobby 's friends and associates

During the Awami League government, former state minister for power, energy and mineral resources Nasrul Hamid Bipu and Sheikh Rehanas son Radwan Mujib Siddiq Bobbys friends and associates controlled the entire prepaid meter business. Through this, these heavyweights had control over a trade worth...

Workers block roads in Ashulia over unpaid wages

Disgruntled workers in Ashulia, near Savar, staged a road blockade on Monday, demanding payment of overdue salaries and other benefits. The demonstration caused severe traffic congestion along a six-kilometer stretch of the Ashulia-DEPZ-Abdullahpur road between Jamgora and Zirabo. The protest...

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...

Tarique delivers home-cooked food to his mother in London

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, who is currently undergoing treatment at a clinic in London, was visited by her son, Tarique Rahman, the acting chairman of the party, who brought home-cooked food for her. The heartwarming moment was captured in a video posted on BNPs official Facebook page late Friday...

Algerian businessmen to invest in Bangladesh: Envoy

Algerian entrepreneurs are keen to invest in Bangladesh in order to strengthen economic ties. Algerian Ambassador in Dhaka Adelouahab Saidani made the remarks when he called on Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin at his secretariat office in the city. Saidani said there is a market for all...