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Bangladeshi Diaspora protests against Yunus over rising minority atrocities
By Anjali Sharma
NEW YORK - Members of the Bangladeshi diaspora on Friday staged a protest outside the UN headquarters in New York against Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser of Bangladesh’s interim government, alleged a sharp increase in…
Bangladeshi interim leader Yunus warns Gaza ‘genocide’ and Rohingya crisis
By Anjali Sharma
UNITED NATIONS - Bangladesh’s interim Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on Friday addressed the the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly since the Gen Z-led uprising toppled Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year rule and send…
Why Confronting Russia Could Cost NATO More Than It Thinks
Paromita Das
New Delhi, 27th September: In today’s volatile geopolitical landscape, bold declarations often dominate headlines. NATO leaders frequently issue warnings to Moscow, signaling resolve and deterrence. Yet, beneath the surface of…
US energy sec says ‘huge fan’ of India, looks forward to ‘more energy trade’
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON – US Energy Secretary Chris Wright on Thursday expressed strong admiration for India and said Washington is keen to expand energy cooperation with New Delhi in areas including natural gas, coal, nuclear energy,…
Trump calls for probe over UN ‘triple sabotage’ ‘Three very sinister events’
By Anjali Sharma
UNITED NATIONS – US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he was the victim of “three very sinister events” during his recent visit to the UN Headquarters in New York and said the incidents were so serious that the…
Typhoon Ragasa killed 15 in Taiwan, 9 in Philippines; Manila braces storm Bualoi
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON – The authorities on Thursday have said at least 15 people were killed and approx 46 people sustained injuries in Taiwan after Typhoon Ragasa brought torrential rainfall, as it made landfall in China.
According…
Former French president Sarkozy guilty of criminal conspiracy, Paris court ruled
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON - The Paris court on Thursday acquitted Sarkozy of passive corruption, embezzlement of Libyan public funds and illegal election campaign financing, according to media reports.
The court in Paris found former…
UNSG urges global action to fulfill promises to developing nations
By Anjali Sharma
UNITED NATIONS – UN secretary General Antonio Guterres on Thursday spoke at a high-level meeting of Foreign Ministers of the Group of 77 and China, and praised Iraq for its leadership during a time of “deep turbulence,” and…
High Level focused on mental health
By Anjali Sharma
UNITED NATIONS – UN General Assembly on Thursday focused on mental health for the first time during an official meeting of the with world leaders expected to agree on a set of principles designed to drive global action to…
Global Health at Crossroads: Trump vs WHO on Tylenol
Paromita Das
New Delhi, 26th September: In recent days, a controversial statement from the U.S. President has ignited a global conversation about the safety of a commonly used drug during pregnancy. The focus: Tylenol, or acetaminophen, a…