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Khalil to be deported to Algeria or Syria from New York, Judge order

by Banglapress • 1 week ago

  Noman Sabit: An immigration judge ordered that a former pro-Palestinian activist at Columbia University, Mahmoud Khalil, be deported to either Algeria or Syria for not disclosing certain information on his green card application. “Th...

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ABC takes Jimmy Kimmel off air ‘indefinitely’ over Charlie Kirk comments

by Banglapress • 1 week ago

  Ema Alice: ABC is taking Jimmy Kimmel off the air “indefinitely” over comments the late-night host made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, according to multiple reports. The decision, announced Wednesday,...

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Modi, Trump exchange warm words amid tense trade talks

by Banglapress • 1 week ago

  Bangla Press Desk:  Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi received warm congratulations from US President Donald Trump on his birthday Tuesday and praise for his efforts to end Russia's war in Ukraine, as tense trade talks continued between t...

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India checks Maoist rebel offer of suspending armed struggle

by Banglapress • 1 week ago

  Bangla Press Desk:  Maoist rebels in India are suspending their armed struggle and are ready for talks, they said in a statement, though authorities said Wednesday they were still verifying its authenticity. New Delhi has launched an all...

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Iran eyes positive response from European powers to IAEA agreement

by Banglapress • 1 week ago

  Bangla Press Desk:  Iran said Wednesday it expects European powers who triggered a snapback of UN sanctions to respond positively to its signing of a new cooperation agreement with the UN nuclear watchdog. The statement came as Foreign M...

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Maldives lawmakers back media regulation bill despite protests

by Banglapress • 1 week ago

  Bangla Press Desk:  The Maldivian parliament has passed legislation to regulate journalists and media institutions despite widespread concerns that it would curb press freedom in the atoll nation. The parliament late Tuesday approved the...

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Moscow to respond to potential EU visa restrictions — Russian MFA

by Banglapress • 1 week ago

  Bangla Press Desk:  Russia will respond to any new visa restrictions imposed by the European Union (EU), in line with its national interests, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told TASS. "If we are talking about threat...

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20 dead as heavy rain batters Indian states

by Banglapress • 1 week ago

  Bangla Press Desk:  Cloudbursts and landslides have unleashed fresh misery across the hill states of Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Assam, leaving at least 20 people dead, 20 missing and hundreds stranded. The fresh bout of heavy rain...

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Russia to hold international security forum next year — security chief

by Banglapress • 1 week ago

  Bangla Press Desk:  An international forum on security will be held in Russia on May 26-29, 2006, Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu said during a meeting with Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid. "The president of the Russi...

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UN chief proposes 15% budget cut in 2026

by Banglapress • 1 week ago

  Bangla Press Desk:   Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is proposing a 15-percent cut to the UN's regular budget in 2026 as it struggles with chronic liquidity problems made more acute by US President Donald Trump's policies. A senior Un...

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50 dead after vessel carrying Sudanese refugees catches fire

by Banglapress • 1 week ago

  Bangla Press Desk:   At least 50 people have died after a vessel carrying 75 Sudanese refugees caught fire near the Libyan coast on Sunday, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The United Nations migration age...

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Britain rolls out royal red carpet for Trump's state visit

by Banglapress • 1 week ago

  Bangla Press Desk:  Britain will roll out a supersized royal welcome for Donald Trump's unprecedented second state visit on Wednesday, with the king to greet the US president who has compared himself to a monarch. From a carriage ride wi...

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