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‘Domestic, foreign forces involved in last year uprising against Hasina’: Ex-Bangladesh PM’s lawyer

Sheikh Hasina (File photo) By Ahsan TasnimDHAKA: “Domestic and foreign forces” were involved in the last year uprising against former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, and with their backing, Muhammad Yunus was offered the post of interim govt chief, her lawyer claimed in the International Crimes Tribunal on Sunday, as it tries her in cases of […]

Jim Edgar passes: Former Illinois governor dies at 79 from pancreatic cancer; diagnosed earlier this year

Former Illinois governor Jim Edgar dies at 79 (AP) Former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar, a two-term Republican credited with guiding the state toward greater financial stability in the 1990s, died Sunday at the age of 79.Edgar passed away from complications related to his treatment for pancreatic cancer, which he publicly disclosed earlier this year.“We are […]

Amazon, JPMorgan Chase, Microsoft: List of companies increasing most H-1B visas this year

An analysis of federal data reveals that several US companies increased their use of H-1B visas in 2025. With the H-1B visa program emerging as one of the most contentious issues between the US and India, a new analysis revealed the list of companies that increased their use of H-1B visas in 2025. The analysis […]

Back-to-School season: Dubai RTA tightens school bus safety rules for 2025–2026 academic year | World News

RTA has rolled out enhanced guidelines and safety checks for all school bus operators and drivers/Image: File Ahead of the 2025–2026 academic year, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has rolled out enhanced guidelines and safety checks for all school bus operators and drivers, aiming to uphold the highest standards of student health, safety, and […]

UAE: No more second-term exams for students across all grades in 2025–26 academic year | World News

Second-term exams are canceled in UAE to reduce student stress and promote continuous learning and skill development from grades 1 to 12/ Representative image In a landmark overhaul of student evaluation practices, the UAE Ministry of Education has announced the cancellation of centralised second-semester exams across all academic levels, replacing them with a continuous assessment […]

Burn a flag, get a year in jail’: Donald Trump’s executive order challenges 1989 Supreme Court ruling; what is America’s new flag-burning order? | World News

Donald Trump’s new order dodges 1989 Supreme Court ruling; what is America’s new flag-burning order? (Pic credit: AP) US President Donald Trump took a fresh jab at individuals who burn the American flag during protests in an executive order signed on Monday, directing federal prosecutors to pursue criminal cases against such individuals.Donald Trump’s remarks came […]

Indonesia Boat Race: 11-year-old aura farmer makes festival a global phenomenon; 1.5 million spectators expected this year

Rayyan Arkan Dikha, an 11-year-old boy who went viral for his calm dance on the bow of a traditional longboat, performed during the Pacu Jalur longboat race festival. (Pictured credit: AFP) Western Indonesia’s centuries-old Pacu Jalur boat race has taken on a new life this year after an 11-year-old boy’s viral dance moves helped attract […]

Rumours debunked: UAE official school timings for new academic year remain same | World News

Ministry of Education has denied recent social media rumours about changes to school hours/Representative Image The UAE Ministry of Education has officially denied recent social media rumours about changes to school hours for public school students, including kindergarten. The Ministry reaffirmed that the current timings remain as they are, even as the country prepares for […]

Brazil’s Bolsonaro faces fresh allegations: Ex-president received $ 5mn over a year – money laundering case | World News

Jair Bolsonaro (Pic credit: ANI) Brazilian federal police have accused former president Jair Bolsonaro of receiving more than 30 million reais ($5 million) without apparent justification between March 2023 and February 2024. According to investigators, Brazil’s financial watchdog suspects a case of money laundering involving Bolsonaro. They allege Bolsonaro received the funds, most of them […]

Pope Leo XIV likely to visit Lebanon this year: First foreign trip as pontiff; peace in focus

Pope Leo XIV is expected to visit Lebanon later this year, in what would mark his first foreign trip since becoming pope and a significant opportunity to address the ongoing challenges in the Middle East, including the situation of Christian communities in the region, news agency AP reported.Cardinal Bechara Boutros Rai, head of the Lebanese […]