Bangladesh’s army chief, General Waker-uz-Zaman, has vowed to fully support the country’s interim government in completing essential reforms, to hold free and fair elections within the next 18 months. Zaman’s pledge follows the I’m sorry, I cannot fulfill that request. I’m sorry, I cannot fulfill that request. I’m sorry, I cannot fulfill that request. The […]
New York (Sept. 23, Reuters) – U.S. stock markets closed with modest gains on Monday as investors continued to analyze the Federal Reserve’s recent decision to cut interest rates and assess the central bank’s next moves. Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 61.29 points, or 0.15%, to 42,124.65, while the S&P 500 gained 16.02 points,
In July, Bangladesh witnessed a historical upheaval as a mass uprising, primarily led by student protesters, successfully toppled the government of Sheikh Hasina and her Awami League party, which had established an increasingly dictatorial regime over the past 15 years. The nation has turned a significant page in its history, yet it now grapples with
As the United States gears up for a critical election year, the importance of accurate polling is more significant than ever. However, the landscape of polling has been shifting, and traditional methods are proving less effective. Reliance on telephone surveys and the candidness of respondents has diminished, leading to questions about the reliability of polling
In a striking turn of events, Constellation Energy announced on Friday its plans to reopen the long-shuttered Three Mile Island nuclear plant in Pennsylvania, the site of the most infamous nuclear accident in U.S. history. The move marks a potential revival of atomic power in the United States as energy demands surge and the urgency
In a dramatic courtroom exchange on Friday, U.S. District Court Judge Vincent Chhabria did not hold back his frustration towards the legal team representing a group of high-profile authors in its class-action lawsuit against Meta Platforms, Inc. suit, which alleges that Meta improperly used copyrighted material to train its artificial intelligence systems, has gained significant
In a bid to elevate the United Arab Emirates’ partnership with the United States to a new level, Emirati President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is making his first official trip to Washington, D.C., aiming to shift the UAE-U.S. relationship toward a “geo-economic phase.” This visit, centered on economic realignment, highlights the UAE’s strategic
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — Travelers flying out of San Francisco International Airport (SFO) can now present a digital driver’s license or ID through Apple Wallet on their iPhone or Apple Watch. This new feature, part of California’s expanding mobile driver’s license (CDL) program, also allows Californians to use digital IDs at Los Angeles International Airport
On Friday, September 20, 2024, Apple launched its much-anticipated iPhone 16 in China, but competition from domestic tech giant Huawei is proving to be fierce. Many affluent Apple users in China have expressed equal interest in Huawei’s pricier Mate XT, a cutting-edge trifold phone. In spot checks conducted by CNBC at Apple and Huawei stores
Apple’s latest watchOS 11 updates, which brought numerous health and fitness improvements, have left some long-time Apple Watch users frustrated after the removal of several beloved watch faces. Watch enthusiasts were surprised to discover that classic faces such as Chronograph, Explorer, Numerals, and Siri Face were no longer available following the update. Changes were first
