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Russia has no interest in attacking NATO, says Trump envoy

The notion that Russia is poised to invade Europe or NATO countries is “preposterous,” according to Steve Witkoff, the US special envoy for the...

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Jennifer Hicks

Trump envoy reveals Putin’s ceasefire concerns in Ukraine peace talks

In a significant diplomatic development, US President Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, has disclosed details of his recent meeting...

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Vijaya Laxmi Tripura

Trump awards Boeing contract for sixth generation fighter jet F-47

US President Donald Trump has awarded Boeing the contract to build the Air Force’s next-generation fighter jet, which he described as “the most...

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Damsana Ranadhiran

Turkey’s growing role in NATO and its strategic influence

On July 1, 2025, Turkey will assume command of the NATO Allied Reaction Force Amphibious Task Force Command and the Landing Force Command, marking...

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M A Hossain

Trump revokes security clearances of key Democrats including Harris, Clinton and Biden Family

US President Donald Trump has formally revoked the security clearances of key Democratic figures, including Vice President Kamala Harris, former...

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Tajul Islam

New IOC president opposes Olympic bans and considers Russia return

The incoming International Olympic Committee (IOC) President, Kirsty Coventry, has taken a decisive stance against banning athletes from the...

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Anita Mathur

Jatiya Party leader urges against controversy over Bangladesh army chief

Jatiya Party Secretary General (Rowshan Ershad Group) Kazi Mamunur Rashid has urged all parties not to drag the Bangladesh Army into controversy....

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News Desk

Trump’s annexation proposal stirs diplomatic crisis with Canada

US President Donald Trump has once again floated the idea of annexing Canada, sparking a fresh diplomatic crisis between the two nations. His...

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Anand Sharma

Macron pushes UN cover for troop deployment in Ukraine amid opposition

Macron pushes UN cover for troop deployment in Ukraine amid opposition

French President Emmanuel Macron is once again at the center of a controversial military proposal, this time exploring ways to deploy European...

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Vijaya Laxmi Tripura

Trump eyes Russia’s ‘very valuable earth’ as path to restored economic ties

Trump eyes Russia’s ‘very valuable earth’ as path to restored economic ties

In yet another indication of his desire to reorient American foreign policy towards economic pragmatism, US President Donald Trump has emphasized...

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Tajul Islam

Europe considers seizing Russian assets to fund Ukraine amid legal risks

Europe considers seizing Russian assets to fund Ukraine amid legal risks

Three years into Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine, Europe finds itself burdened with a staggering financial commitment. The European Union...

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Sonjib Chandra Das

Elon Musk blasts ‘crazy’ Obama-era disinformation operation as evidence of censorship emerges

Elon Musk blasts ‘crazy’ Obama-era disinformation operation as evidence of censorship emerges

Elon Musk has once again positioned himself as a vocal critic of government overreach and censorship, this time taking aim at the Global Engagement...

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Damsana Ranadhiran

Saudi Arabia’s role in navigating global polarization and trade wars

Saudi Arabia’s role in navigating global polarization and trade wars

The world is witnessing an era of heightened political polarization and escalating trade wars, reminiscent of the Cold War era but with an even...

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M A Hossain

Ukrainian attack on Russian gas facility strains fragile ceasefire deal

Ukrainian attack on Russian gas facility strains fragile ceasefire deal

A fresh wave of tensions has erupted between Moscow and Kiev following an attack on a key Russian gas metering station near the Ukrainian border....

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Anita Mathur

Hungary blocks EU’s push for more military aid to Ukraine, defying Brussels

Hungary blocks EU’s push for more military aid to Ukraine, defying Brussels

The European Union’s efforts to provide additional military aid to Ukraine have encountered yet another obstacle, as Hungarian Prime Minister...

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Jennifer Hicks

UK struggles to balance Middle East ties and new alliances

UK struggles to balance Middle East ties and new alliances

In response to the Arab reconstruction plan for Gaza that was agreed upon at the extraordinary summit in Cairo this month, the UK has joined its...

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M A Hossain

Trump proposes US control over Ukraine energy amid ceasefire talks with Zelensky

Trump proposes US control over Ukraine energy amid ceasefire talks with Zelensky

US President Donald Trump has once again taken center stage in the ongoing Ukraine conflict, revealing that he recently held a “very good” phone...

21.03.2025 1

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Tajul Islam

EU cautiously reacts to Trump-Putin call on Ukraine ceasefire

EU cautiously reacts to Trump-Putin call on Ukraine ceasefire

The leaders of the European Union have expressed cautious optimism following the phone conversation between US President Donald Trump and Russian...

21.03.2025 8

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Anita Mathur

France deploys nuclear-armed Rafale fighter jets near German border

France deploys nuclear-armed Rafale fighter jets near German border

France is set to significantly bolster its nuclear deterrence capabilities by modernizing the Luxeuil-Saint-Sauveur air base near its border with...

21.03.2025 7

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Anand Sharma

What prompted French diplomats in Dhaka to take a stand against US policy?

What prompted French diplomats in Dhaka to take a stand against US policy?

In a highly surprising move, the French Embassy in Dhaka shared the Bangladesh government’s protest note on its page, responding to a statement...

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Mujtoba Ahmed Murshed

Russia and the United States prepare for key talks in Riyadh

Russia and the United States prepare for key talks in Riyadh

As tensions continue to escalate over the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, a new round of high-stakes negotiations between Russia and the United States...

21.03.2025 8

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Masud Khan

Federal judge halts dismantling of USAID by Musk’s DOGE, citing constitutional concerns

Federal judge halts dismantling of USAID by Musk’s DOGE, citing constitutional concerns

A landmark decision was made on March 19, 2025, when a US federal judge ordered the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by billionaire...

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Jennifer Hicks

Putin and Trump hold key phone call on ceasefire and relations

Putin and Trump hold key phone call on ceasefire and relations

Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump engaged in a phone conversation on March 18, 2025, lasting over two hours. The...

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Vijaya Laxmi Tripura

Putin and Trump hold second phone call: Kremlin confirms ceasefire discussions

Putin and Trump hold second phone call: Kremlin confirms ceasefire discussions

In a significant diplomatic development, Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump held a phone conversation on March 18,...

20.03.2025 3

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Jennifer Hicks

NYC Mayor Eric Adams linked to energy tycoon in expanding straw donor scandal

NYC Mayor Eric Adams linked to energy tycoon in expanding straw donor scandal

A deepening political scandal involving New York City Mayor Eric Adams has taken a new turn as an investigation uncovers links between one of his...

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Vijaya Laxmi Tripura

France unable to deploy new air-launched nuclear-tipped missiles before 2035

France unable to deploy new air-launched nuclear-tipped missiles before 2035

Earlier this month, French President Emmanuel Macron proposed his country take over America’s role as the “nuclear protector” of the “old...

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Drago Bosnic

Scam Empire exposed inside global investment fraud network operations

Scam Empire exposed inside global investment fraud network operations

When Annika Gustafson first heard the warm and charismatic voice of Anthony Adams over the phone, she felt an instant connection. He asked her to...

20.03.2025 2

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Anita Mathur

Trump envoy predicts Ukraine ceasefire ‘within weeks’ amid talks with Putin

Trump envoy predicts Ukraine ceasefire ‘within weeks’ amid talks with Putin

A complete ceasefire in Ukraine could be achieved within “a couple of weeks,” according to Steve Witkoff, the special envoy of US President Donald...

20.03.2025 1

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Tajul Islam

US and Russia – on the path to peace or escalation?

US and Russia – on the path to peace or escalation?

Ever since Donald Trump took power in the United States, many promises of peace have been made. The new administration started its mandate by...

20.03.2025 8

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Drago Bosnic

Angela Merkel criticizes Germany’s anti-Russian hostility

Angela Merkel criticizes Germany’s anti-Russian hostility

Apparently, the anti-Russian hostility of German officials is causing controversy among the country’s politicians themselves. In a recent speech,...

20.03.2025 2

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Lucas Leiroz

DNI Tulsi Gabbard raises alarm on Islamist extremism in Bangladesh

DNI Tulsi Gabbard raises alarm on Islamist extremism in Bangladesh

US Intelligence Chief, Director of National Intelligence Colonel Tulsi Gabbard has raised the alarm on the escalating crisis of Islamist extremism...

20.03.2025 6

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S M Faiyaz Hossain

Illegal Yunus regime detrimental to humanity!

Illegal Yunus regime detrimental to humanity!

It is highly unfortunate that the contemporary international community is still largely silent over the ongoing criminal attacks on Hindus and...

20.03.2025 1

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Jagdish N Singh

Decoding Tulshi’s voice for Trump to eliminate Islamists in Bangladesh

Decoding Tulshi’s voice for Trump to eliminate Islamists in Bangladesh

Every strata of Bangladesh’s political faculty are rocked with the statement of the Director National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, who strongly...

20.03.2025 3

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Mujtoba Ahmed Murshed

Putin opens door for US hedge fund to invest in Russian assets

Putin opens door for US hedge fund to invest in Russian assets

In a significant policy shift that could signal a thaw in relations between Russia and the United States, President Vladimir Putin has signed a...

19.03.2025 4

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Jennifer Hicks

Belgium blocks $270 billion in frozen Russian assets leaving investors in Limbo

Belgium blocks $270 billion in frozen Russian assets leaving investors in Limbo

In the aftermath of the sweeping sanctions levied on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine, Belgium has emerged as a central hub for legal and...

19.03.2025 1

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Vijaya Laxmi Tripura

German media and the controversial ban on reporting Nazi symbols in Ukraine

German media and the controversial ban on reporting Nazi symbols in Ukraine

The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) has made a startling claim that the German government has issued a directive to national media...

19.03.2025 2

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M A Hossain

Diamonds and deception inside Georgia’s call center ‘Scam Empire’

Diamonds and deception inside Georgia’s call center ‘Scam Empire’

The world of online scams is often veiled in secrecy, with criminals hiding behind pseudonyms and forged identities, targeting unsuspecting victims...

19.03.2025 1

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Anita Mathur

Pentagon’s threat to use ‘overwhelming, lethal force’ against Houthis in the Red Sea

Pentagon’s threat to use ‘overwhelming, lethal force’ against Houthis in the Red Sea

The conflict between the United States and the Houthi movement, Ansar Allah, escalated significantly in mid-March 2025, with the Pentagon’s new...

19.03.2025 1

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Damsana Ranadhiran

Kaja Kallas faces EU resistance over Ukraine military aid proposal

Kaja Kallas faces EU resistance over Ukraine military aid proposal

The European Union’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, is grappling with mounting opposition from several key Western European capitals as she...

19.03.2025 1

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Tajul Islam

ARSA kingpin’s arrest contradicts Bangladesh’s claim of not supporting and harboring Islamist-jihadists

ARSA kingpin’s arrest contradicts Bangladesh’s claim of not supporting and harboring Islamist-jihadists

With a high note of unfolded political drama, following DNI Tulsi Gabbard’s strong-worded warning about rise of Islamist-jihadist forces in...

19.03.2025 1

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Tajul Islam

UK rejects France’s proposal for nuclear sharing in Europe

UK rejects France’s proposal for nuclear sharing in Europe

The United Kingdom has firmly opposed the expansion of nuclear weapons in Europe, Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated during a press conference on...

19.03.2025 3

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Sonjib Chandra Das

Armenia’s drift toward the West – a misstep in the Caucasus?

Armenia’s drift toward the West – a misstep in the Caucasus?

“The hard truth is that the Caucasus doesn’t reward rigid alliances. As Azerbaijan’s spat with Russia shows, even close partners (however...

19.03.2025 2

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Uriel Irigaray Araujo