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US govt shutdown begins as partisan division rules Washington

by Banglapress • 2 hours ago

Bangla Press Desk: The U.S. government shut down much of its operations on Wednesday as deep partisan divisions prevented Congress and the White House from reaching a funding deal, setting off what could be a long, grueling standoff that could lead...

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Xi Jinping: Forge ahead in advancing modernization

by Banglapress • 13 hours ago

President Xi Jinping has called on the Chinese people to continue drawing on historical experience and forge ahead with determination in advancing Chinese modernization, as the country prepares to mark its National Day on Oct 1. Xi, who is also ge...

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Gaza Sumud Flotilla: Allegations of maritime law violations by Israel

by Banglapress • 13 hours ago

Bangla Press Desk: An aid flotilla bound for Gaza is on its way to the enclave, entering a high-risk area where earlier missions have been intercepted or attacked. On Wednesday, Israel’s public broadcaster Kan reported that the Israeli milit...

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Dollar on defensive as US government shuts down

by Banglapress • 13 hours ago

Bangla Press Desk: The dollar hovered near a one-week low versus major peers on Wednesday as the U.S. government entered a shutdown that is likely to delay the release of crucial jobs data. Government funding expired at midnight in Washington (040...

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Israel cabinet approves David Zini as new domestic intelligence chief

by Banglapress • 13 hours ago

Bangla Press Desk: The full cabinet on Tuesday night unanimously approved the appointment of David Zini as Shin Bet chief despite controversies over the selection to head the security agency, with his five-year tenure set to begin on 5 October. Sh...

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Fog engulfs parts of UAE, Abu Dhabi police warns drivers

by Banglapress • 13 hours ago

Bangla Press Desk: A blanket of thick fog engulfed many parts of the UAE on Wednesday morning. The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) has cautioned motorists in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, of reduced visibility on roads. Red and yellow weather alerts i...

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World leaders back Trump Gaza plan

by Banglapress • 23 hours ago

Bangla Press Desk: US President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan to end nearly two years of war in Gaza has received the backing of global leaders, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The White House released the document that c...

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'We are blind': the impact of Afghanistan's telecoms blackout

by Banglapress • 1 day ago

Bangla Press Desk: Afghanistan's Taliban authorities have cut telecommunications nationwide, paralysing services crucial to women's education, information access and entertainment. The blackout, which the Taliban government says will be in place "...

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Republican funding plan defeated by Democrat's vote, U.S government faces shutdown

by Banglapress • 19 hours ago

Noman Sabit: Democrats defeat Republican funding plan, taking government to brink of shutdown The Senate Democrats on Tuesday voted almost in unison to defeat a House-passed bill to fund the government through Nov. 21, putting Washington on the brink...

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Trump administration wants US troops sent to Illinois, governor says

by Banglapress • 1 day ago

Bangla Press Desk: With growing scenes of conflict involving federal immigration agents in Chicago and its suburbs, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker said on Monday that the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump had asked the Pentagon to send 1...

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10 dead, 32 injured in bomb blast near Pakistan paramilitary office

by Banglapress • 1 day ago

Bangla Press Desk: At least 10 people were killed and 32 injured on Tuesday when a bomb exploded at a busy street near the headquarters of regional paramilitary force in Pakistan’s Balochistan province, Dawn reported, quoting officials. Four...

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US deports 100 Iranians after deal with Tehran, NYT says

by Banglapress • 1 day ago

Bangla Press Desk :  The United States is deporting around 100 Iranians back to Iran, the New York Times reported on Tuesday, citing two senior Iranian officials involved in the negotiations and a US official with knowledge of the plans. Iran...

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