Pope Francis dies at 88 after battling illness
Pope Francis, the leader of 1.4 billion Catholics worldwide since March 2013, died on Easter Monday at the age of 88 after battling various ailments, the Vatican confirmed. He passed…
Another 5.1 quake strikes Myanmar; Death toll rises to 1,700 amid desperate rescue efforts
A 5.1-magnitude aftershock struck near Mandalay on Saturday, adding to a series of tremors rattling central Myanmar, which has already been devastated by a massive earthquake. No immediate reports of…
Trump’s first day in Office: Executive orders target immigration, climate, and more
On his first day back in office, President Donald Trump wasted no time in issuing a series of executive orders and proclamations targeting immigration, climate policy, and government reforms. These…
Donald Trump sworn in as 47th President of the United States
Donald Trump on Monday took the oath as the 47th President of the United States in an inauguration ceremony at the Capitol Rotunda in Washington, DC. JD Vance, who was…
Israel and Hamas reach Gaza ceasefire deal
Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement on a ceasefire-for-hostages deal after intensive mediation efforts by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States, Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman…
‘Armed conflict’ most urgent threat for world in 2025: WEF
According to the World Economic Forum (WEF), global leaders have identified escalating armed conflict as the most immediate threat in 2025, with concerns over the climate emergency growing significantly over…
World Economic Forum predicts massive workforce shifts by 2030, warns of AI’s impact on jobs
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the global job market, with changes occurring faster than anticipated. The World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Future of Jobs Report 2025 highlights both the opportunities and…
Myanmar junta airstrike kills 15 civilians in Kachin state market attack
At least 15 civilians were killed and 10 others wounded when a Myanmar junta airstrike targeted a market in northern Kachin state on Saturday, 11 January. The attack, which occurred…
Bangladesh summons Indian High Commissioner over border fencing dispute
In response to rising tensions along the Indo-Bangla border, Bangladesh’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma on Sunday to discuss issues related to border security and…
Bangladesh’s rising military tensions and strategic shifts: Is conflict on the horizon?
In recent months, South Asia has been engulfed by mounting uncertainty, with rising tensions in Bangladesh signaling the potential for escalation in the region. The interim government under Mohammad Yunus…