Trump and Musk watch SpaceX Starship launch as booster misses landing
On Tuesday, SpaceX launched its massive Starship rocket into space from Texas, marking a significant…
Sylhet’s Political Landscape in 2025: Mayor Ariful Haque Chowdhury’s Ideological Shift Raises Concerns
The political landscape in Sylhet has become increasingly contentious in 2025, as Mayor Ariful Haque Chowdhury’s recent decisions have sparked debate and prompted scrutiny of his ideological beliefs and connections. Shifts in Ideology and Inter-Party Dynamics In a significant political development, Mayor Ariful Haque Chowdhury, who has been affiliated with the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) for…
India is considering an Indus River project to reduce water flow to Pakistan.
India is contemplating a significant escalation in the volume of water it extracts from a key river that supplies agricultural lands in Pakistan, a move seen as a response to a fatal attack on tourists in April, which New Delhi attributes to Islamabad, according to four sources with knowledge of the situation. Delhi has suspended…
Israel attacks kill at least 50 people, according to Gaza rescuers.
According to Gaza’s civil defence agency, Israeli strikes and artillery shelling on Thursday resulted in the deaths of at least 50 individuals in the conflict-ridden Palestinian territory. According to agency spokesman Mahmud Bassal, a minimum of 13 individuals were “recovered from rubble” following a dawn strike in the southern Gaza city of Khan Yunis. Additionally,…
Fraser-McGurk will not play the rest of the rescheduled IPL.
Australian batsman Jake Fraser-McGurk has withdrawn from the remainder of the Indian Premier League, citing “personal reasons.” This development comes amid ongoing uncertainty regarding the participation of other overseas players as the tournament is set to resume on Saturday. As the dust settles from the recent ceasefire between nuclear-armed India and Pakistan, the spotlight now…
Pakistan claims 51 killed in India fighting last week.
On Tuesday, Pakistan’s army reported a revised death toll of 40 civilians and 11 military personnel who lost their lives in what has been described as the most severe clash with India in decades. The two nuclear-armed nations participated in a series of reciprocal strikes over four days, a situation that appeared poised to escalate…
US-China tariff reductions last 90 days
The significant tariffs implemented have heightened concerns over a potential decline in trade between the two nations, as US ports are witnessing a notable decrease in the number of vessels expected from China. Beijing is growing more apprehensive regarding the potential effects of the tariffs on its economic landscape. Factory output has begun to decline, with reports…
Pope Leo’s first steps: a glimpse into his papal vision
Shortly after addressing the gathered crowds from the balcony overlooking St. Peter’s Square on Thursday evening, Pope Leo XIV returned to the Sant’Uffizio Palace, where he has resided for the past two months. A jubilant group of staff and former colleagues welcomed him, eager to extend their hands in congratulations.A young girl presented him with…
Sotheby’s halts auction of Buddha jewels after India’s strong warning
Sotheby’s has decided to delay its auction in Hong Kong of hundreds of sacred jewels associated with the remains of the Buddha, following a warning from the Indian government about potential legal action. The recent sale of a collection, hailed as one of the most remarkable archaeological discoveries of contemporary times, has sparked backlash from…
Kashmir conflict: why India and Pakistan can’t make peace
Kashmir, an ethnically diverse region in the Himalayas, is renowned for its stunning lakes, lush meadows, and majestic snow-capped mountains. Before India and Pakistan’s independence from British rule in August 1947, the region was already a focal point of intense disputes. The partition plan outlined in the Indian Independence Act allowed Muslim-majority Kashmir the option…
Trump pressured Ukraine to appease Putin, says Biden
In an exclusive interview with the BBC, Joe Biden criticised the Trump administration’s pressure on Ukraine to cede territory to Russia, labelling it as “modern-day appeasement.” This marks Biden’s first interview since his departure from the White House. During a speech in Delaware on Monday, he asserted that Russian President Vladimir Putin views Ukraine as…