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Feb

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Facing backlash in Bangladesh, Yunus spews venom in departing speech as he rakes up India’s seven sisters

Dhaka: Facing sustained criticism in Bangladesh over failure to fully restore democratic normalcy and ensure protection of vulnerable minorities, outgoing interim adviser Muhammad Yunus once again invoked the rhetoric of the "Seven Sisters" in his departing address to the nation, pointedly omitting any direct reference to India. The remarks came ahead of the formation of a new government in Bangladesh, set to be headed by Tarique Rahman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party. Yunus mentions India's Northeast In his final address before handing over power, Yunus referred to India’s northeastern states, popularly known as the “Seven Sisters”, alongside Nepal and Bhutan as…

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Feb

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‘Totally exonerated’: Trump denies links with sex offender Epstein, says he has ‘nothing to hide’

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he has nothing to do with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and that he had been “totally exonerated" in any case linking him with the latter.  "I have nothing to hide. I have been exonerated. I have nothing to do with Jeffrey Epstein... I have been totally exonerated on Epstein... In fact, Jeffrey Epstein was fighting that I don't get elected with some author,” he said during a Press Gaggle on Air Force One. Fresh attention has been drawn to the connections of the late financier and child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein…

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Feb

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‘No room for politics of vengeance’: Tarique Rahman sends strong message ahead of oath-taking ceremony

New Delhi: Bangladesh is set to witness a major political moment on Tuesday as Tarique Rahman takes oath as the country’s new Prime Minister. The 60-year-old chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) led his party to a sweeping victory in the 13th parliamentary elections. The oath-taking ceremony will be held at the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad instead of the presidential residence at 3:30 PM (4 PM Local Time) and President Mohammed Shahabuddin will administer the oath to the Prime Minister with the cabinet. Earlier in the day, all newly elected Members of Parliament will be sworn in…

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Feb

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US: Two killed, three injured in shooting during hockey match at Rhode Island

Providence (Rhode Island): Two people have died and three others were injured in a shooting incident at a hockey arena in Rhode Island, United States. The incident has shocked the local community and prompted an immediate police response. According to CNN, cited by ANI, one of those killed was a young girl. Law enforcement officials said the gunman later took his own life at the scene. Police believe the attacker was aiming at members of his own family. The motive behind the incident has not yet been fully explained and investigations are ongoing. Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee said authorities…

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16

Feb

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Muhammad Yunus resigns as Bangladesh chief adviser ahead of BNP leader Tarique Rahman’s oath-taking

Dhaka: Just a few hours before the swearing-in of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chief Tarique Rahman as the Prime Minister, the country’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus on Monday announced his resignation in a televised address to the nation, ending the caretaker administration that governed after the 2024 political upheaval. Here's what Yunus said in farewell address In his farewell address, Yunus urged all in the country to safeguard the democratic space that had reopened during the transition period. "Today, the interim government is stepping down. But let the practice of democracy, freedom of speech, and fundamental rights that has begun not be halted,"…

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Feb

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Netanyahu says PM Modi to visit Israel on February 25-26: ‘India is enormously powerful and popular’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Israel on a two-day visit from February 25 to 26. He made the announcement while addressing the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organisations. "Parliament address on the anvil. Who's coming here next week? Narendra Modi," Netanyahu told the gathering. Here’s what Netanyahu said on India "Tremendous alliance between Israel and India, and we are going to discuss all sorts of cooperation. Now, you know, India is not a small country. It has 1.4 billion people. India is enormously powerful, enormously popular," he…

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Feb

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Bangladesh Election: Two Hindus among four minority MPs elected as BNP secures big win

Dhaka: Four candidates from minority communities have been elected to Bangladesh’s parliament in the latest general election, all representing the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), which is set to form the new government on Tuesday. Among the winners are two Hindu leaders, Goyeshwar Chandra Roy and Nitai Roy Chowdhury. Roy secured a seat in Dhaka, while Chowdhury won in the western district of Magura. Both defeated candidates from Jamaat-e-Islami. Roy is a member of the BNP’s highest policy-making standing committee. Chowdhury serves as one of the party’s vice presidents and is regarded as a senior adviser and key strategist to the…

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Feb

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Obama says aliens likely exist but dismisses claims of secret US cover-up

New Delhi: Former US President Barack Obama has once again sparked discussion about aliens and unidentified flying objects after saying that extraterrestrials are “real” but not in the way conspiracy theories suggest. The comments came during a recent podcast interview with YouTuber Brian Tyler Cohen. When asked directly whether aliens exist, Obama replied, “They’re real, but I haven’t seen them.” His statement quickly drew attention online, with many debating what he meant. No secret Aliens at Area 51, Obama says While speaking in the interview, Obama strongly rejected the long-standing claim that the US government is hiding alien bodies or…

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Iran says ready for compromise ahead of nuclear talks with US on Tuesday

New Delhi: The United States and Iran are expected to hold the next round of talks on their long-running nuclear dispute on Tuesday in Geneva, Switzerland, according to reports. The meeting is seen as an important step as both sides try to find a way forward after months of tension. US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are likely to attend the discussions.  Trump pushes for a deal US President Donald Trump has stressed the need for a deal with Iran. Speaking to reporters, Trump said failure to reach an agreement could be “traumatic” for Iran. He also described…

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Trump says Board of Peace members have pledged USD 5 billion for Gaza reconstruction

Washington: US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the members of the Board of Peace have pledged USD 5 billion for reconstruction of Gaza and humanitarian efforts there. The 79-year-old American president said that the Board of Peace will prove to be the most consequential international body in the history, adding that he was honour to serve as its chairperson.  In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the Board of Peace, which was released by him in October last year to end the conflict in Gaza and has been unanimously adopted by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC),…

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