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Bangladesh’s interim government, under Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, is stepping up its examination of power sector agreements signed during the tenure of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina (2009-2024). National Review Committee on Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources announced on Sunday that it had recommended the appointment of an internationally reputed legal and investigative agency to […]
Baku, Azerbaijan – The 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) concluded in Azerbaijan after two weeks of intense negotiations. While the summit achieved notable advancements in climate finance and carbon trading, it failed to deliver decisive action on transitioning away from fossil fuels, leaving many developing nations and environmental advocates dissatisfied. Climate Finance: Incremental
Zillow economists have revised the housing market outlook, forecasting a 2.9% increase in U.S. home prices over the next year, as measured by the Zillow Home Value Index. The updated projection, which covers the period from October 2024 to October 2025, reflects the interplay of factors influencing the real estate market, including tight inventory, shifting
Following President Vladimir V. Putin’s escalation of rhetoric and actions in Russia’s ongoing confrontation with the West, anxiety over the specter of nuclear conflict looms larger among Russians. The launch of the nuclear-capable Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile, framed by the Kremlin as a response to Ukraine’s use of U.S. and British missiles within Russian borders,
In a bold display of defiance against international norms, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to visit Hungary, vowing to ignore an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC). Orban’s decision, announced on Friday, has made Hungary the first European Union member state to openly reject  ICC’s
Iran announced on Friday the activation of a significant number of advanced centrifuges to enrich uranium, escalating its nuclear program following criticism from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). This move comes after  IAEA’s board of governors passed a resolution urging Tehran to enhance its cooperation with the agency and address unresolved concerns about its
In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing war in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Thursday the deployment of a new hypersonic intermediate-range ballistic missile, codenamed “Oreshnik.” The missile reportedly struck an industrial facility in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro, intensifying tensions between Moscow and Kyiv as Western nations continue to supply advanced weaponry
Kyiv, Ukraine — Ukrainian authorities on Thursday accused Russia of launching an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) targeting the southeastern city of Dnipro, a development that, if confirmed, would mark a significant escalation in the ongoing war. Western officials, however, disputed the claim, suggesting the projectile was a conventional ballistic missile. An alleged attack occurred early
Dhaka, Bangladesh — The bustling capital of Bangladesh has transformed into an unexpected canvas of political expression. Dhaka’s streets, once drab with unremarkable concrete, now burst with vivid murals celebrating the student-led movement that ousted long-serving Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wazed in August. Caricatures depict Hasina as a devilish figure, while slogans champion youth as
Dhaka, Bangladesh — In the wake of Sheikh Hasina’s abrupt departure from power and subsequent exile in August, Bangladesh finds itself embroiled in a scandal of unprecedented proportions. Accusations of widespread corruption under her administration have come to light, including a staggering claim that $17 billion was siphoned from the country’s banking sector during her
