State Funeral Announced for Former Bangladeshi PM Khaleda Zia Amid Nationwide Mourning

State Funeral Announced for Former Bangladeshi PM Khaleda Zia Amid Nationwide Mourning

Bangladesh is observing three days of state mourning following the passing of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, who died at the age of 80 on Tuesday morning. Her funeral is scheduled for Wednesday. In a televised address, Interim Leader Muhammad Yunus appealed to citizens for calm and unity during this period of grief. “I humbly […]

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NYC’s Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani Heads to White House Amid Tense Exchange with Trump

NYC’s Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani Heads to White House Amid Tense Exchange with Trump

New York City’s incoming mayor, Zohran Mamdani, is set to meet US President Donald Trump at the White House today, in what promises to be a highly scrutinized encounter. The meeting comes after a public back-and-forth that has captured national attention, with Trump mocking Mamdani’s policies and even his name. At 34, Mamdani, a political […]

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BBC Issues Apology to Trump Over Misleading Edit of Jan. 6 Speech

BBC Issues Apology to Trump Over Misleading Edit of Jan. 6 Speech

The BBC has issued a formal apology to former U.S. President Donald Trump over a misleading edit of his January 6, 2021 speech, which aired on the broadcaster’s “Panorama” program. While the BBC acknowledged the error, it maintained that it did not defame Trump, effectively rejecting the basis for his threatened $1 billion lawsuit. In […]

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Iraq’s PM Sudani Declares Victory as Coalition Leads General Election

Iraq’s PM Sudani Declares Victory as Coalition Leads General Election

Iraq’s incumbent Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, claimed victory in the country’s general election yesterday, as preliminary results showed his coalition securing a clear lead. Supporters gathered in Tahrir Square, Baghdad, celebrating with fireworks and music late into the evening, marking a rare moment of optimism in a nation long plagued by conflict. In a […]

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