Victory over legal cases secures Trump’s comeback
In a significant development on Wednesday, special counsel Jack Smith announced the decision to drop…
Russia claims the Christmas Day strike on Ukraine was a success
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that Russia made a “conscious choice” by executing a significant overnight assault on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure on Christmas Day. Ukraine’s air force reported the detection of 184 missiles and drones, noting that a significant number were intercepted or failed to reach their intended targets. Reports indicated that there were…
Taiwan’s ex-presidential candidate faces corruption charges
Ko Wen-je, a prominent figure in Taiwanese politics and a former presidential candidate, faced indictment on corruption charges this Thursday. A 65-year-old former mayor of Taipei faces serious allegations, accused of accepting bribes totaling half a million dollars linked to a real estate transaction during his time in office. Additionally, he is under scrutiny for…
Dozens are dead when a passenger jet crashes in Kazakhstan
Local officials report that a tragic incident in Kazakhstan has resulted in the deaths of dozens of individuals following the crash of a passenger plane carrying 67 people. The country’s emergency ministry reported a minimum of 25 individuals have survived. An Azerbaijan Airlines plane ignited while attempting an emergency landing in proximity to the city…
Trump’s threat to seize Greenland and the Panama Canal: what was behind it?
President-elect Donald Trump campaigned on a platform focused on distancing the United States from international conflicts, including the situation in Ukraine, advocating for higher tariffs on foreign trade partners, and emphasizing the need to revitalize domestic manufacturing. Recently, he has indicated a shift towards a more assertive stance in his foreign policy. Initially, he made…
Bangladesh former PM Hasina’s son denies corruption in $12.65B nuclear deal
Removed from position On Tuesday, the son of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who also serves as an adviser, dismissed allegations of corruption linked to the family’s involvement in the 2015 awarding of a $12.65 billion nuclear power contract, labeling them as “completely bogus” and part of a “smear campaign.” On Monday, Bangladesh’s Anti-Corruption Commission…
US-sanctioned Russian ship sinks after explosion in engine room
The Russian cargo ship Ursa Major has reportedly sunk in the Mediterranean Sea, situated between Spain and Algeria, following an explosion in its engine room, as confirmed by Russia’s foreign ministry. Reports indicate that 14 crew members were successfully rescued and transported to the Spanish port of Cartagena, while two others remain unaccounted for. According…
Christmas tree burning sparks protests in Syria
In Syria, protests have erupted following the burning of a Christmas tree in the vicinity of Hama. A video circulating on social media captured masked gunmen igniting the Christmas tree displayed in the central square of Suqaylabiyah, a town predominantly inhabited by Christians in central Syria. The leading Islamist faction behind the uprising that resulted…
After 20 years in the US, a drug lord is back in Colombia
A key figure in the Medellin drug cartel has made his way back to Colombia following a lengthy incarceration of over two decades in the United States for drug trafficking offences. Fabio Ochoa Vasquez, aged 67, was deported by the US government and arrived in Bogota on Monday as a free man. Ochoa emerged as…
Tulip Siddiq is being questioned in UK over graft allegation
Tulip Siddiq, a Labour Minister in the UK and the niece of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is under scrutiny regarding allegations that she and her family members misappropriated £4 billion (approximately Tk 60,000 crore) from a power plant project in Bangladesh. On Sunday, Tulip Siddiq was questioned by the Cabinet Office propriety and ethics…
Cook Islands seeks own passport, but New Zealand rejects proposal
New Zealand has turned down a proposal from the Cook Islands that sought to establish a distinct passport for its citizens while still permitting them to maintain their New Zealand citizenship. The Cook Islands, a self-governing nation in the Pacific, maintains a “free association” status with New Zealand, which oversees its foreign affairs and defense….