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Corruption delays and cost overruns in Bangladesh mega infrastructure projects

Corruption delays and cost overruns in Bangladesh mega infrastructure projects

Bangladesh’s ambitious push to improve its infrastructure has faced significant setbacks, as a government task force report reveals that the costs...

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Trump threatens tariffs on EU escalating trade tensions again

Trump threatens tariffs on EU escalating trade tensions again

US President Donald Trump has announced his intent to impose tariffs on the European Union, citing what he describes as unfair trade practices by...

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Cracking down on H-1B visas to protect US AI dominance against China

Cracking down on H-1B visas to protect US AI dominance against China

A new artificial intelligence (AI) battleground is emerging, one that could determine the technological and economic supremacy of the 21st century....

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Sam Altman acknowledges DeepSeek as OpenAI faces growing threat

Sam Altman acknowledges DeepSeek as OpenAI faces growing threat

The artificial intelligence race has taken a dramatic turn with the rise of China’s DeepSeek AI, an emerging powerhouse in the global tech industry....

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Kremlin responds to Tucker Carlson’s allegation of US plot to kill Putin

Kremlin responds to Tucker Carlson’s allegation of US plot to kill Putin

The Kremlin has addressed recent allegations by American journalist Tucker Carlson, who claimed that the administration of former US President Joe...

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Trump says China’s DeepSeek AI app sparks ‘wake-up call’ for US tech firms

Trump says China’s DeepSeek AI app sparks ‘wake-up call’ for US tech firms

The release of DeepSeek, an AI-powered assistant developed by the Chinese startup DeepSeek Inc., has caused waves in the technology sector, with US...

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Sheikh Hasina’s Security Advisor Tarique Siddique faces embezzlement charges of BDT 8.12 billion

Sheikh Hasina’s Security Advisor Tarique Siddique faces embezzlement charges of BDT 8.12 billion

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) of Bangladesh has filed four major corruption cases against Tarique Ahmed Siddique, the former Security Advisor...

28.01.2025 5

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Utsav Sanduja, a chameleon using big names for his personal gains

Utsav Sanduja, a chameleon using big names for his personal gains

Beware of Utsav Sanduja – a man who has mastered the art of deceit by leveraging the names of influential figures and causes to fulfill his personal...

28.01.2025 10

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US halts immigration programs and freezes aid to Ukraine

US halts immigration programs and freezes aid to Ukraine

In a bold move aimed at intensifying border security, US officials have paused several immigration programs, including those granting temporary...

27.01.2025 8

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Trump proposes Canada as 51st state offering economic and tax benefits

Trump proposes Canada as 51st state offering economic and tax benefits

In a controversial and unexpected statement during a press briefing in North Carolina on January 24, US President Donald Trump floated the idea of...

26.01.2025 9

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Putin supports idea of reducing nuclear stockpiles – Trump’s vision for global denuclearization

Putin supports idea of reducing nuclear stockpiles – Trump’s vision for global denuclearization

In recent remarks made to the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, US President Donald Trump reignited a discussion on the possibility of...

25.01.2025 8

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Putin and Xi discuss Ukraine conflict, sanctions and US relations

Putin and Xi discuss Ukraine conflict, sanctions and US relations

In a pivotal New Year video call lasting over 90 minutes, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed pressing global...

24.01.2025 7

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Trump ready to meet Putin for Ukraine conflict resolution

Trump ready to meet Putin for Ukraine conflict resolution

In a recent press conference held at the White House on January 21, US President Donald Trump reiterated his commitment to ending the ongoing conflict...

24.01.2025 8

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Trump unveils $500 billion Stargate AI initiative and discusses TikTok’s future

Trump unveils $500 billion Stargate AI initiative and discusses TikTok’s future

In a move that signals a major shift in the technological and geopolitical landscape, US President Donald Trump announced on January 21 a...

23.01.2025 5

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Trump signs sweeping executive orders on Day 1 of second term

Trump signs sweeping executive orders on Day 1 of second term

Donald Trump, on the first day of his second term as President of the United States, set the tone for his administration by signing a series of...

22.01.2025 5

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Donald Trump sworn in as 47th US president

Donald Trump sworn in as 47th US president

Donald J. Trump has officially taken office as the 47th president of the United States, becoming only the second leader in American history to serve...

22.01.2025 9

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Biden’s MSNBC exit interview full of misleading claims and lies

Biden’s MSNBC exit interview full of misleading claims and lies

President Joe Biden sat down with MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell for a highly choreographed Oval Office exit interview, during which he repeatedly...

21.01.2025 8

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Trump and Xi Jinping discuss Trade, Fentanyl and TikTok issues

Trump and Xi Jinping discuss Trade, Fentanyl and TikTok issues

In a surprising and diplomatically significant development, US President-elect Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping engaged in a phone call...

20.01.2025 5

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Trump’s inauguration moves indoors due to extreme cold weather

Trump’s inauguration moves indoors due to extreme cold weather

In an unprecedented move necessitated by extreme weather conditions, US President-elect Donald Trump has announced that his inauguration ceremony on...

20.01.2025 9

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Islamist groups in Middle East weakened after Gaza conflict

Islamist groups in Middle East weakened after Gaza conflict

The ceasefire set to come into effect on January 12, barring unforeseen setbacks, marks a pivotal moment for the Middle East. It signals not only the...

18.01.2025 10

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Jack Smith’s report exposes media misinformation about January 6

Jack Smith’s report exposes media misinformation about January 6

Former Special Counsel Jack Smith’s resignation last week marked the end of a controversial chapter in the legal battles surrounding former...

18.01.2025 10

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Trump announces Israel-Hamas ceasefire

Trump announces Israel-Hamas ceasefire

In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, US President-elect Donald Trump announced a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, mediated by Qatar....

16.01.2025 6

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NATO Chief warns of Russian threat without more spending

NATO Chief warns of Russian threat without more spending

In a stark and provocative address to European lawmakers, NATO’s new Secretary-General, Mark Rutte, issued a blunt ultimatum: increase military...

15.01.2025 10

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Biden’s sanctions trap challenges Trump’s Russia strategy

Biden’s sanctions trap challenges Trump’s Russia strategy

As the United States prepares for a political shift with President-elect Donald Trump’s imminent inauguration, the administration of outgoing...

14.01.2025 10

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Judge issues unconventional sentence in Pennsylvania voter fraud case

A recent voter fraud case in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, has raised eyebrows not only for its details but also for the unconventional sentence...

13.01.2025 10

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Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ and America’s economic future

Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ and America’s economic future

The No. 1 priority for the Trump administration and congressional Republicans must be passing what President Donald J. Trump has aptly described as...

12.01.2025 10

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Florida grand jury criticizes final report on Covid-19 vaccines

On January 8, 2025, a Florida grand jury released its final report concerning potential “criminal or wrongful activity” surrounding the creation,...

11.01.2025 5

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Elon Musk labels British PM Keir Starmer as ‘evil’

SpaceX CEO and owner of social platform X, Elon Musk, has launched a scathing attack on Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer, accusing him of...

10.01.2025 8

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Manhattan DA and Judge intensify legal battle against Trump

The ongoing legal battle between Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, Judge Juan Merchan, and President-elect Donald Trump has reached a critical...

09.01.2025 5

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US Congress certifies Trump’s historic 2024 victory without objections

In a historic moment for American politics, the US Congress has officially certified Donald Trump as president-elect and JD Vance as vice...

08.01.2025 10

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Government and media fail to address real extremist threats

On New Year’s Day, two acts of terror unfolded that sent shockwaves through the American public. In New Orleans, Shamsud-Din Jabbar reportedly drove...

07.01.2025 6

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UK responds to Musk criticism on child exploitation scandal

The United Kingdom has responded to scathing criticism from tech billionaire Elon Musk over the country’s handling of a widespread child sexual...

06.01.2025 1

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Pakistani airports: A scary “mouse trap” for foreign nationals

Pakistan has increasingly become a land of danger and exploitation for unsuspecting foreign nationals. Amidst the country’s worsening economic...

05.01.2025 4

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2024 political crossroads Trump’s victory and democratic struggles

2024 will go down in history as a year of great political turmoil, unforgettable victories, and an extraordinary narrative of perseverance and...

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New Orleans terror attack suspect linked to ISIS in deadly assault

In the early hours of January 1, 2025, New Orleans was shaken by a devastating terror attack that claimed the lives of 15 individuals and left 35...

04.01.2025 1

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FBI probing possible connection between New Orleans attack and Cybertruck explosion

US President Joe Biden addressed the nation Wednesday night, shedding light on two tragic incidents that rocked the country: a terrorist attack in...

03.01.2025 10

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Biden and Harris relationship strains after electoral defeat

Relations between outgoing US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have reportedly grown increasingly strained, according to a...

02.01.2025 6

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Immigration and innovation divides the MAGA movement

The intersection of immigration, American politics, and innovation has long been a contentious space, and the recent debate surrounding Elon Musk,...

01.01.2025 5

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Why Trump’s right on Greenland and the Panama Canal

Donald J. Trump, ever the advocate for American Exceptionalism, has long declared his vision of a strong, globally dominant United States. His bold...

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Slovakia threatens power cuts to Ukraine over gas transit dispute

Slovakia has issued a stern warning to Ukraine, threatening to cut electricity supplies if Kyiv proceeds with its plan to halt the transit of...

29.12.2024 7

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Panama rejects Trump’s Canal control threat, denies Chinese interference

In a firm response to US President-elect Donald Trump’s provocative statements, Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino categorically ruled out any...

28.12.2024 2

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US shuts down controversial Global Engagement Center amid criticism

The United States State Department’s Global Engagement Center (GEC) officially ceased operations on December 23, marking the end of an agency that...

27.12.2024 2

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Trump blasts Biden over commuting death sentences for inmates

Former President Donald Trump sharply criticized President Joe Biden on December 24 for commuting the sentences of 37 federal inmates on death row....

26.12.2024 4

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Uganda to join BRICS as partner state in 2024

Uganda is set to officially join BRICS as a partner state on January 1, 2024, marking a significant step in diversifying its international...

25.12.2024 4

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Mystery deepens behind seven murders on ‘MV Al-Bakhera’ in Bangladesh

The recent discovery of seven ruthless series murders aboard a lighterage vessel named ‘MV Al-Bakhera’, anchored at the mouth of the Ishanbala...

25.12.2024 4

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Trump vows to end Ukraine conflict through direct talks with Putin

US President-elect Donald Trump has expressed a strong commitment to ending the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, emphasizing his intention to meet with...

24.12.2024 4

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Yunus supporters exploit Rahat Fateh Ali Khan concert to demand death penalty for Sheikh Hasina

On December 21, 2024, Dhaka’s Army Stadium became a focal point for pro-Pakistan factions, including stranded Pakistanis, members of Rohingya...

24.12.2024 4

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Trump threatens to seize control of Panama Canal over fees

In a provocative and highly unusual statement on December 21, former US President Donald Trump threatened to take back control of the Panama Canal,...

23.12.2024 2

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Putin discusses lack of communication with Trump for four years

Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed during his annual end-of-year press conference on December 19 that he has not spoken to Donald Trump in...

21.12.2024 1

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Trump’s envoy condemns assassination of Russian General Igor Kirillov

Keith Kellogg, the US President-elect Donald Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, has sharply criticized the assassination of Russian...

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