Dhaka: Thousands gathered at the Central Shaheed Minar in Dhaka, Bangladesh, to honor those who sacrificed their lives during the historic language movement. The ceremony marked International Mother Language Day, with Bangladesh’s President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus laying wreaths in remembrance. Participants, including individuals from various backgrounds, walked barefoot to the monument.
Washington: U.S. National Security Adviser Mike Waltz encouraged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to relax his approach and reconsider negotiations for a minerals deal with the United States. Waltz expressed during a Fox News interview, “They need to tone it down and seriously consider signing that deal.” The proposed agreement, which seeks a 50% share of.
Washington: During a White House event celebrating Black History Month, President Donald Trump announced his dedication to honoring prominent Black historical figures in the planned National Garden of American Heroes. He stated that more than ten Black icons, including civil rights leaders, athletes, and musicians, would be included in the monument. “We’re currently finalizing the.
Upon receiving them, Israeli forces ran the coffins through X-ray scanners out of concern that Hamas had booby-trapped them, Israel's state-owned Kan TV reported, citing a security official
Dubai: Shubman Gill, the newly-crowned top-ranked men’s ODI batter, hit a gritty eighth century in the 50-over format and led India to a six-wicket win over Bangladesh to kick off their 2025 ICC Champions Trophy campaign on a high at the Dubai International Stadium on Thursday. After Mohammed Shami’s 5-53 helped India bowl out Bangladesh.
Pakistan: Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) announced plans to initiate protests and encircle the Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) offices if the agency fails to ensure a steady electricity supply to the residents of Haripur district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, as reported by Dawn. JI’s Haripur emir, Tahir Atiq Siddiqui, made the statement during a reception for the.
Beijing: The Chinese government has been increasingly enforcing arbitrary limitations on individuals’ internationally recognized right to leave the country. A report from Human Rights Watch (HRW) indicates that authorities require individuals from regions deemed high-risk for online fraud or “illegal” emigration to submit additional documentation and obtain approval from various government offices when applying for.
Panama City: India is collaborating with Panamanian authorities to ensure the safety of Indians who recently arrived from the United States. The Indian Embassy in Panama confirmed that the migrants are “safe and secure” at a hotel, with the Embassy team having gained consular access. In a post on X, the Embassy stated, “Panamanian authorities.
