‘Hindu extremism and … ‘: Big remark on India ties by adviser of BNP chairman Tarique Rahman after Bangladesh win

BNP’s chairman Tarique Rahman’s adviser Humayun Kabir Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairman Tarique Rahman’s adviser Humayun Kabir on Saturday said that “Hindu extremism and far-right intolerance” are growing in India, describing radicalisation as a wider South Asian concern. He also called for balanced and cooperative ties with New Delhi as the BNP prepares to form the…

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‘We must remain united’: BNP chief Tarique Rahman’s 1st address after Bangladesh win

Tarique Rahman (PTI image) Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chief Tarique Rahman on Saturday called for national unity in his first address after the party’s sweeping victory in the parliamentary elections.He dedicated the win to people who, he said, had “sacrificed for democracy” and urged political differences to be set aside in the larger interest of…

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Sharjah Ruler acts on public pleas, restores salary and approves Dh300,000 education aid | World News

From restoring salaries to approving Dh300,000 aid, Sharjah’s Direct Line once again turns live public calls into swift action / image: @shiekhdrsultan In a powerful display of responsive governance, His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi personally intervened in multiple public cases during the popular “Direct Line” radio programme, transforming live complaints into…

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‘Gold Bars’ at Saudi wedding? What looked like 24-carat gifts was something else | World News

Viral Saudi wedding clip shows gold-wrapped chocolates claimed online as 24-carat gold biscuits/Image: X A 33-second wedding video has set social media abuzz after appearing to show 24-carat gold bars being handed out as gifts. The clip, widely circulated online, prompted disbelief and debate as viewers tried to make sense of what looked like solid…

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US Homeland Security shuts down partially as Democrats, Republicans fail to agree on funding; ICE remains operational

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) entered a partial shutdown on Saturday due to a congressional funding dispute centered around Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations. The controversy intensified after ICE agents killed two US citizens during raids in Minneapolis, leading Democrats to demand major reforms before approving new funding, while thousands of government workers…

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Why Makkah’s Grand Mosque marble feels cool even in peak summer? Secret behind Kaaba’s chill | World News

Makkah’s Grand Mosque marble stays cool in peak summer due to solar reflectance and layered insulation/Image: SPA Anyone who has walked barefoot around the Kaaba in peak summer knows the feeling. The sun is relentless, the air heavy with heat, yet the marble underfoot does not burn. In a place where temperatures regularly climb past…

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“Deeply disturbing”: Candace Owens backs must read opinion post on Erika Kirk’s behavior after Charlie Kirk’s passing

Candace Owens backs must read opinion post on Erika Kirk’s behavior after Charlie Kirk’s passing (Image via Getty) Candace Owens is again speaking out about Erika Kirk online. On Saturday, Candace Owens posted on X and strongly backed a long message written by independent investigative journalist Elizabeth Lane. Owens wrote, “This is a MUST READ…

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US used Anthropic’s Claude AI model in Venezuela raid that captured Maduro: Report

Anthropic’s artificial intelligence model Claude was used in the US military operation that captured former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.The mission to capture Maduro and his wife included bombing several sites in Caracas last month. The United States apprehended Maduro in an early…

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