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Bangladesh set to revive caretaker govt system

DHAKA: Political stakeholders in Bangladesh on Sunday reached a consensus on reinstating the caretaker govt system in Bangladesh that was abolished more than a decade ago.“We have all been part of a 14-year-long struggle to restore the caretaker govt system. At today’s discussions, we successfully reached an agreement on its reintroduction,” said vice-chairman of National […]

UAE: After 100 years, the Arab world set to witness a six min total solar eclipse in 2027 | World News

A rare total solar eclipse will darken skies above ancient landmarks in Luxor, Egypt, on August 2, 2027/ Image: File TL;DR On August 2, 2027, a total solar eclipse will cross parts of North Africa and the Middle East. Cities like Luxor, Jeddah, and Benghazi will experience totality lasting over 6 minutes, the longest eclipse […]

UAE: Power Slap set to return to Abu Dhabi in a highly anticipated event on October, 2025 | World News

Power Slap, founded by Dana White and UFC partners, is regulated by top athletic commissions and streams events free worldwide./ Image: Power Slap Power Slap returns to Abu Dhabi on October 24, 2025, during Abu Dhabi Showdown Week, alongside UFC 321. Last year’s event in Abu Dhabi drew 700 million+ views across social media and […]

Massive victory: Adelita Grijalva wins Arizona’s 7th District race; set to face Republican Daniel Butierez in Sept elections

Adelita Grijalva (AP image) Adelita Grijalva has won the election in Arizona’s 7th Congressional District, defeating 25-year-old activist and social media influencer Deja Foxx.The seat became vacant after the death of longtime Congressman Raúl Grijalva earlier this year following cancer treatment. Adelita Grijalva, 54, is his daughter and has a long history in local politics. […]

‘Clearly odd’: Bangladesh interim government scraps Sheikh Hasina-era ‘sir’ rule for women officials; panel formed to set new titles

Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina (Image credits: PTI) Bangladesh’s interim government on Thursday officially revoked a long-standing directive from the Sheikh Hasina administration that required public officials to address her and other senior women officials as “sir.” The order, in effect for nearly 16 years, was deemed ‘inappropriate’ by the Yunus- led government.The decision was […]

US secretary of state Rubio Marco set to meet Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov; lands in Malaysia for Asean summit, what is on agenda? | World News

Marco Rubio to meet Sergey Lavrov in Malaysia amid rising Russia-Ukraine war US secretary of state Marco Rubio is set to meet Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov on Thursday in Malaysia, on the sidelines of the Asean Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, as tensions between Washington and Moscow deepen over the conflict in Ukraine. Marco Rubio has […]

Latest Israeli strike kills 38 in Gaza: Israel, Hamas set for indirect talks; Qatar to mediate

Israeli airstrikes kill 38 Palestinians in Gaza (AP) In a latest offensive, Israeli airstrikes have claimed the lives of 38 Palestinians in Gaza on Sunday, as per hospital officials. According to Mohammed Abu Selmia, the director of Shifa Hospital, 20 Palestinians had been killed in Gaza City and 25 others were left wounded,In Muwasi, southern […]

‘We’ll find out’: Senate Republicans set for crucial vote on megabill – SALT deal hangs in balance

John Thune (left), Mike Johnson (AP) Senate Republicans are eyeing a key procedural vote at noon on Saturday to advance the sweeping megabill, though the final timeline is yet to be decided. The tentative plan was laid out during a closed-door luncheon on Friday, according to Senators John Kennedy and John Hoeven, reported Politico.A senior […]

Priyanka Chopra Jonas on being the only woman on the set of Prime Video’s Heads of State; says, “It was really masculine energy” : Bollywood News

When John Cena and Idris Elba share the screen, sparks tend to fly — and their dynamic from The Suicide Squad (2021) has led to a new collaboration in Prime Video’s Heads of State. This time, they take on the roles of world leaders: Cena plays U.S. President Will Deringer, while Elba steps in as […]

Scorching heat hits New York: Governor declares state of emergency; Heatwave set to break 125 year record

New York Governor Kathy Hochul (Image credit: AP) New York governor Kathy Hochul on Monday declared a state of emergency in several counties due to a massive heatwave that is on track to break a 125-year-old record, reports the New York Post.She urged all New Yorkers to stay informed about the weather and take necessary […]