Aspiring prime minister and prominent political figure Tarique Rahman received an emotional homecoming in Bangladesh today as thousands of supporters filled the streets of Dhaka following his return after 17 years in self-imposed exile. Rahman, son of former prime minister Khaleda Zia and widely regarded as the heir apparent of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), […]
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The United States has moved to deny visas to a former European Union commissioner and four civil society figures, escalating tensions with Europe over how social media platforms should be regulated. In a statement released yesterday, the US State Department said the individuals were being barred for attempting to pressure American technology companies into censoring […]
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Former European Union commissioner and technology regulator Thierry Breton has sharply criticised a recent decision by the United States to deny him a visa, describing the move as politically driven and unjust. In a post shared on social media on Monday, Breton questioned the motives behind the decision, suggesting it echoed the climate of ideological […]
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An Air India Boeing 777 aircraft was forced to turn back shortly after takeoff from Delhi after pilots detected a sudden drop in engine oil pressure, India’s aviation regulator confirmed on Monday, December 22. The aircraft was en route to Mumbai when the issue arose. According to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the […]
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Thailand’s foreign minister has revealed that a fragile truce agreement with Cambodia collapsed because it was pushed through too quickly, largely due to pressure from the United States ahead of former U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit. Speaking to reporters in Kuala Lumpur on Monday, Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said the joint declaration, signed in […]
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