A man set himself on fire Friday in a park outside the court where Donald Trump is standing trial in Manhattan
Quick Glance: Trump's Hush Money Trial: Opening Statements Scheduled for Monday
- The completion of the final jury selection for Donald Trump's hush money trial occurred, with an appellate judge rejecting the former president's latest attempt to stop the case.
- The accusation against Trump involves a system to conceal negative stories that could harm his 2016 campaign. Trump has pleaded not guilty, asserting the falsehood of the stories.
- Despite prior failed attempts to delay the trial, a lawyer for Trump argued in court that the jury selection was rushed, but the court denied this claim.
- Throughout the trial, Trump utilized the prosecution as a political rallying cry, presenting himself as a victim while managing his dual role as both a defendant and a presidential candidate.
Prime Minister and Awami League leader Sheikh Hasina has said BNP commits all the crimes that happen in Bangladesh. None of the cases filed against BNP's ... Show more
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk on Friday warned that intensified fighting in Rakhine State between the military and the Arakan Army ... Show more
Bangladesh's national flag’s first designer, valiant freedom fighter Shib Narayan Das has passed away
Thirteen more members of the Myanmar Border Guard Police (BGP) entered Bangladesh through the Teknaf border of Cox's Bazar on Thursday to take refuge amid the ... Show more
Left-arm spinner Nasum Ahmed claimed 5-22 while opener Imrul Kayes complemented him with a 71 ball-92 not out as Mohammedan Sporting Club recorded a ... Show more
UN experts on Friday expressed dismay about the situation of Bangladeshi migrants in Malaysia, who had travelled there in the hope of employment after engaging ... Show more
Indians begin voting on Friday to choose their next parliament in the first of seven voting days that end on 1 June
Climate change to wreck global income by 2050: study: A study by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) published in the scientific journal ...
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Palestinian journalist Motaz Azaiza featured on Time's '100 influential people' list
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Court summons Pori Moni in assault case: A Dhaka court has summoned actress Pori Moni and Junayed Bogdadi Jimmy alias Jim in a case filed by businessman Nasir ...
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Bottled soybean oil hiked by Tk 4 per litre: The government has hiked the price of bottled soybean oil by Tk 4 to Tk167 per litre while the price of unpackaged ...
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Dhaka, Delhi to boost cooperation in media, film: Bangladesh and India would further accelerate mutual cooperation in the areas of information, media ...
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Price fall in large-cap drives stocks further down: Country's both the bourses, Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) ...
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UN Security Council to vote Friday on Palestinian UN membership: Diplomats say the measure could have the support of up to 13 council members ...
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Quick Glance: US Blocks UN Resolution for Palestinian Full Membership
- In the Security Council, 12 countries voted for a UN resolution recommending full Palestinian membership, with the US opposing and two countries abstaining.
- The US argued that Palestinian membership should result from negotiations between Israel and Palestinians to enable a two-state solution.
- The Palestinian delegation emphasized that UN membership is a crucial step for peace in the region and criticized the Israeli government for its rejection.
- Israel rejected the resolution and warned of its potential impact on future dialogues, especially in light of the recent escalation of violence in Gaza.
In a rebel-held Myanmar town, fragile unity pushes junta to the brink: Rebels who fought against junta troops in Myawaddy described a demoralised military that ...
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PM opens Livestock Services Week, Exhibition-2024: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday inaugurated the two-day Livestock Services Week and Exhibition-2024 ...
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Trial judge warns Trump over intimidation, seven jurors picked: The judge in Donald Trump's historic criminal trial on Tuesday warned the Republican presidential ...
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Quick Glance: Twelve Jurors Seated in Trump's Hush Money Trial
- A jury of 12 individuals was empaneled on Thursday in the landmark hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, bringing the proceedings closer to opening arguments and the commencement of weeks filled with compelling testimonies.
- The upcoming trial is anticipated to present unfavorable testimonies regarding Trump's personal life pre-presidency, including accusations of manipulating business records to suppress narratives in the final days of the 2016 election surrounding his intimate relationships.
- Central to the trial is a payment of $130,000 made by Cohen just before the 2016 election to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, aimed at preventing her allegations of a sexual encounter with Trump from being publicized in the campaign's final stretch.
- The selection of the jury holds paramount significance in any criminal proceeding, particularly so when the accused is a former president and the presumed Republican candidate. Potential jurors have undergone extensive scrutiny concerning their online presence, personal backgrounds, and political stances as legal representatives and the judge meticulously scrutinize for partialities that could compromise their impartiality.
Dubai reels from floods chaos after record rains: Official media said it was the highest rainfall since records began in 1949, before the formation of the UAE in ...
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Quick Glance: Dubai Submerged in Floods After Year's Worth of Rain
- More than 142mm of rain soaked Dubai within 24 hours.
- Heavy thunderstorms hit the UAE, pouring over a year's worth of rain on Dubai in just hours.
- Authorities dispatched tanker trucks to pump water off the streets as some homes were inundated, requiring residents to bail them out.
- Rain is uncommon in the UAE, causing flooding due to insufficient drainage systems in many areas.
IMF sees slow, steady global growth: While initial price spikes have faded since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a widening of the conflict could cause them to ...
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Quick Glance: IMF upgrades global growth forecast despite risks
- The International Monetary Fund slightly raised its global growth forecast on Tuesday, noting that the economy had proven 'surprisingly resilient' despite inflationary pressures and monetary policy shifts.
- IMF's chief economist, Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, indicated that the global economy is heading for a 'soft landing,' with risks to the outlook now broadly balanced.
- While advanced economies are expected to lead the growth, dim prospects in China and other major emerging markets could impact global trade partners, according to the report.
- Despite Tuesday's brighter outlook, global growth remains low compared to historical standards, partly due to weak productivity growth and increasing geopolitical fragmentation.
Jobs and rights on young voters' minds for India polls: Around 130 million young adults aged 18 to 22 will be newly eligible to vote in India's national ...
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Apple CEO meets Indonesia leader to talk investments: Apple chief executive Tim Cook met Indonesia's president on Wednesday, as the tech giant explores ways to ...
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'5,000 lives in one shell': Gaza's IVF embryos destroyed by Israeli strike: When an Israeli shell struck Gaza's largest fertility clinic in December ...
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PM pays homage to Bangabandhu on Mujibnagar Day: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday paid glowing tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh ...
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Dutch-Bangla joint venture company to invest $6.14m in Cumilla EPZ: BSK Bangladesh Ltd., a Netherlands-Bangladesh joint venture company is going to set up a bag ...
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US to impose new sanctions against Iran in upcoming days — White House: Washington will impose additional sanctions against Iran, aimed against Iranian missile ...
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Couple killed in Naogaon road accident: A man and his wife were killed and two others injured in a head-on collision between two motorcycles on the ...
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Israeli military vows response to Iran attack: Netanyahu on Monday summoned his war cabinet for the second time in less than 24 hours to weigh a response to ...
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Paris 2024 Games torch relay launched in Olympics birthplace: The torch relay for the Paris 2024 Olympics set off Tuesday from Olympia, the birthplace of the ...
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Quick Glance: Paris Olympics Flame Lit in Greek Cradle Amid Weather Challenges
- Despite the absence of Apollo, the flame for the Paris Olympics was ignited at the site of the ancient games in southern Greece on Tuesday.
- A backup flame was used as cloudy skies prevented the traditional lighting, where an actress dressed as an ancient Greek priestess typically uses the sun to ignite a silver torch.
- The flame will be carried by torchbearers from Olympia for over 5000 kilometers through Greece before being handed over to the Paris Games organizers in Athens on April 26.
- The Belem, a French three-masted sailing ship, will transport the Olympic flame from Greece to Marseille, arriving on May 8 after visiting the historic site of Olympia.
Astronomers discover largest black hole in Milky Way: study: Astronomers identified the largest stellar black hole yet discovered in the Milky Way ...
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Head says Hyderabad eyeing 300 in IPL: After breaking the Indian Premier League's highest total record for a second time this season by racking up 287 runs on ...
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Two arrested for firing at Bollywood superstar's home: Two members of a notorious criminal gang were arrested by Indian police Tuesday for firing at the home of ...
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Yunus’s bail extended in labour law violation case: A special court here today extended till May 23 the period of bail granted to Grameen Telecom Chairman and ...
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Rain brings relief to Dhaka dwellers: A light rain coupled with thundershowers drenched Dhaka on Tuesday afternoon, bringing relief for Dhaka residents from ...
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US committed to supporting prosperity in Bangladesh: Peter Haas: US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas on Tuesday said Washington remains firmly committed to ...
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President for modern curriculums in universities: "Modern curriculums should be formulated so that the students can establish themselves as competent at the ...
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8 more KNF members detained with arms: A team of army personnel have arrested eight more members of the Kuki-Chin National Front (KNF) in a raid in Dhupanichhara ...
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Germany World Cup winner Hoelzenbein dies: Germany's 1974 World Cup-winning striker Bernd Hoelzenbein has died at the age of 78, his former club Eintracht ...
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Four wounded in Sydney church stabbing: emergency officials: Emergency services said four people are being treated for "non-life threatening injuries" after an ...
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Quick Glance: Bishop's Premonition and Stabbing Incident
- A well-known Sydney bishop, stabbed during a sermon, had been warned of a potential attack on his life in recent weeks.
- The attack on Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel, allegedly by a 15-year-old, occurred at the Christ the Good Shepherd Church in Wakeley on Monday night following a sermon where the bishop mentioned that his death was imminent.
- The bishop clarified that his potential passing would not be an attempt to escape or avoid life, but rather a conscious desire to be with God.
- A 15-year-old boy was arrested after the attack on the bishop and three other men during a service at an Assyrian Orthodox church in Sydney's southwest. The bishop was taken to the hospital with multiple stab wounds and is currently in stable condition.
US Speaker Johnson says will offer Israel aid bill in coming days: US House Speaker Mike Johnson said Sunday he aims to advance war-time aid to Israel this week ...
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Quick Glance: Ukraine, Israel Aid Bill Advances in House
- The House has advanced a foreign aid package of $95 billion for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and humanitarian support with rare bipartisan support.
- Speaker Mike Johnson implemented a strategy to secure support for wartime funding, especially for Ukraine in its battle against Russia.
- President Joe Biden and even Republican presumptive presidential nominee Donald Trump have endorsed the speaker's efforts.
- To pass each bill, complex bipartisan coalitions need to be formed by Johnson due to his slim Republican majority in the House, relying on Democratic support.
Apple announces Vietnam spending boost as CEO visits Hanoi
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Israel, Iran trade accusations at Security Council meeting: Israel and Iran accused one another Sunday at the United Nations of being the main threat to peace in ...
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Western allies call on Israel to avoid escalation: All eyes are on Israel to see how it responds to Iran's weekend drone and missile attack but its allies have ...
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Apple loses top phonemaker spot to Samsung: Apple's smartphone shipments dropped about 10% in the first quarter of 2024, hurt by intensifying competition by ...
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Alekna breaks 38-yr-old discus world record
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JS goes to 2nd session on May 2: The second session of the 12th Parliament will sit on May 2 after a 58-day recess.
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No more banks to be merged now: BB: Bangladesh Bank has said that no new bank proposals will be accepted until the merger of the five banks is completed.
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Offices reopen today: After five days of Eid and Pahela Baisakh vacations, offices, courts, banks and stock markets have reopened on Monday.
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Israel will hit back at Iran, but timing uncertain, say analysts: Israel is almost certain to retaliate at some stage against Iran's unprecedented drone and ...
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Two die in septic tank in Lakshmipur: Two people, including a house owner, have died Sunday night after inhaling toxic gas inside a septic tank while cleaning it ...
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Sheikh Hasina's ship now looks to be sailing in smooth seas: US think-tank: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's journey to run Bangladesh is getting smooth as US ...
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Mbappe, PSG face fight to keep Champions League dream alive: The spectre of another disappointing exit from the Champions League hangs over Paris Saint-Germain ...
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Mild to moderate heat wave sweeps over country: Mild to moderate heat wave is sweeping over six divisions and other two northern districts.
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PM greets countrymen on Pahela Baishakh
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Biden expects Iran to attack Israel soon, warns: 'Don't': US President Joe Biden on Friday said he expected Iran to attack Israel "sooner ...
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OJ Simpson, football star turned celebrity murder defendant, dies at 76: OJ Simpson, the American football star and actor who was acquitted in a sensational 1995 ...
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Quick Glance: O.J. Simpson's Failed Attempt at Rebranding
- O.J. Simpson tried unsuccessfully to improve his image through social media.
- Despite attempts at normalization through videos, he could not alter his negative image.
- Expert Bernt Ullmann explains Simpson's lack of remorse, crucial for a successful comeback.
- Simpson's controversial videos further polarized and isolated him from the public.
Russia and Germany urge restraint as Iranian threat puts Middle East on edge: Iran has vowed revenge for the Israeli airstrike on its embassy compound in ...
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Eid-ul-Fitr on Thursday as Shawwal moon not sighted: The holy Eid-ul-Fitr, one of the greatest religious festivals of Muslims, will be celebrated in the country ...
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DMP takes 5-tier security measures to ensure law and order during Eid-ul-Fitr: Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has taken five-tier security measures to ensure ...
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52 people sent to jail over Bandarban bank robbery: A Bandarban court today sent 52 arrested people to jail in a case filed over the incident of bank robbery and ...
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Thailand keen to explore oil, gas in deep sea: envoy: Thai Ambassador to Bangladesh Makawadee Sumitmor today said that her country is interested in exploring oil ...
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Saudi Arabia to observe Eid-ul-Fitr on Wednesday: Saudi Arabia will observe Eid-ul-Fitr on Wednesday (10 April) as the Shawwal crescent was not sighted Monday.
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Thai PM says Myanmar regime 'losing strength': It is a good time to open talks as the military junta is weakening in the wake of an insurgency on multiple fronts ...
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Climate-warming gases being smuggled into Europe, investigation says: Large amounts of climate-warming refrigerant gases from China and Turkey are being smuggled ...
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Bangladesh has capacity to be upper-middle-income country by 2031: ICCB: With targeted actions and appropriate policy followed by timely implementation to ...
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Touch can reduce pain, depression and anxiety, say researchers: More consensual touch helps ease or buffer against mental and physical complaints ...
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Brazil can import RMG directly from Bangladesh: PM: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Monday called upon Brazil to import directly Readymade Garment (RMG) products ...
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