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US citizen injured in LA immigration raid seeks $50 million in federal claim

by Banglapress • 3 days ago

Ema Alice: A U.S. citizen injured during a Los Angeles immigration raid has filed a $50 million federal tort claim against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and two of its agencies for the use of “excessive force.” Rafie Oll...

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US revokes Colombian president’s visa over comments made at pro-Palestinian protest

by Banglapress • 4 days ago

Staff Reporter: The U.S. government revoked Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s visa over comments he made at a pro-Palestine protest on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City on Friday.  “Earlier...

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France recognizes Palestinian statehood at UN meeting to revive peace efforts

by Banglapress • 1 week ago

  Bangla Press Desk: As the Gaza war rages on, France recognized Palestinian statehood on Monday at the start of a high-profile meeting at the United Nations aimed at galvanizing support for a two-state solution to the Mideast conflict. More...

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Iran's nuclear chief in Moscow to sign power plants deal as UN ponders sanctions

by Banglapress • 1 week ago

The head of Iran's atomic energy organisation, Mohammad Eslami, has arrived in Moscow for talks, Iranian state-run media said on Monday, as the U.N. considers whether to reimpose sanctions on Tehran over its nuclear programme. On Friday, the 15-me...

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Air raid kills 23 in Pakistan border region

by Banglapress • 1 week ago

  Bangla Press Desk: Pakistan police and security sources said aerial bombing in a remote border region killed at least 23 civilians on Monday in an area where militancy has been rising. Opposition MPs accused the military of carrying...

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Putin offers Trump a one-year extension to nuclear arms pact

by Banglapress • 1 week ago

  Bangla Press Desk: Russian President Vladimir Putin offered his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump a nuclear arms control deal on Monday that would extend the last treaty limiting both countries' nuclear weapons by one year while Moscow and...

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Pakistan extends nuclear umbrella to Saudi: Source close to govt

by Banglapress • 1 week ago

  Bangla Press Desk: Pakistan's nuclear umbrella will cover Saudi Arabia, a source close to the kingdom's government told AFP on Sunday, days after the two allies signed a surprise mutual defence treaty. The source told AFP that the deal h...

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Iranian official denies reported meeting with European officials

by Banglapress • 1 week ago

  Bangla Press Desk: An Iranian official denied a state media report on Sunday that Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi was  to meet with officials from Britain, France and Germany in Vienna as sanctions over Tehran's nuclear programme loom again....

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Netanyahu says Palestinian recognition a 'huge reward to terrorism'

by Banglapress • 1 week ago

  Bangla Press Desk: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday recognition of a Palestinian state by Britain, Canada and Australia was a "huge reward to terrorism". "And I have another message for you: It will not happen. A...

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Why did Iran abstain from UN vote on Palestinian Statehood?

by Banglapress • 1 week ago

   Bangla Press Desk: The recent UN General Assembly vote on the resolution known as the “New York Declaration” marked a turning point in the long and fraught path of the Palestinian question. The resolution passed with 142 votes in favor, 10...

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Who recognises the State of Palestine, who doesn't, and why does it matter?

by Banglapress • 1 week ago

Bangla Press Desk:   Britain, Australia, Canada and Portugal on Sunday recognised a Palestinian state after nearly two years of war in Gaza, with France, Belgium and other countries poised to follow suit at the UN General Assembly. Here is an over...

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Modi urges Indians to get rid of foreign products amid strained US ties

by Banglapress • 1 week ago

  Bangla Press Desk: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a public address on Sunday asked citizens to stop using foreign-made products and instead use local ones, pushing for a self-reliant campaign when trade ties with the United Stat...

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