Trump threatens to humble Canada, forcibly annex Greenland, Panama Canal
Shawdesh Desk: In a provocative and headline-grabbing Tuesday speech on his territorial ambitions for the United States, incoming US leader Donald Trump was heavy on intimidation but light on details ReadMore
Higher VAT to add pressure on industries
Shawdesh Desk: Under pressure from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the interim government’s decision to increase VAT on 65 items—including medicine, powdered milk, biscuits, juice, fruits, soap, and sweets—midway through ReadMore
Late Abraham winner gives Milan Italian SuperCup win over Inter
Sports Desk: Tammy Abraham grabbed a late winner as AC Milan came from two goals down to beat defending champions Inter Milan 3-2 and lift the Italian Super Cup trophy ReadMore
Khaleda Zia reaches London for advanced treatment
Shawdesh Desk: Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson Khaleda Zia, who left Dhaka on Tuesday night aboard a special air ambulance sent by the Emir of Qatar, has reached London to receive ReadMore
India extends Hasina’s visa amid extradition call by Dhaka
Shawdesh Desk: India has extended the visa of ousted-Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India amid protests, despite calls for her extradition by Dhaka, said a report of ReadMore
Rescuers search for survivors after earthquake in Tibet
Shawdesh Desk: Thousands of rescuers were searching for survivors in freezing conditions on Wednesday after a devastating earthquake in China’s remote Tibet region killed at least 126 people. Videos published ReadMore
KILLING OF ANTI-MODI PROTESTERS: Complaint filed against Hasina, 15 others
Shawdesh Desk: A new complaint was filed with the International Crimes Tribunal on Tuesday, accusing deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina and 15 of her associates of crimes against humanity in ReadMore
Saving lives should be first priority, says UNHCR over Rohingya issue
Shawdesh Desk: The United Nations Refugee Agency, UNHCR, has called on States to prioritise life-saving actions as hundreds of Rohingya stateless people from Myanmar have sought safety in the region ReadMore
