International
The United Nations has dismissed claims that the escalator which abruptly stopped during President Donald Trump’s visit was sabotaged. According to UN officials, the halt was caused by a built-in safety mechanism in the escalator system. What UN Says Happened UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric stated that a videographer from Trump’s delegation, who was walking backward […]
Op-Eds Opinion
In 2025, Ladakh has once again erupted in turmoil. The streets of Leh and Kargil reverberate with chants for statehood, constitutional safeguards, and cultural protection. At the heart of this agitation stands Sonam Wangchuk, once celebrated globally for ice stupas and sustainable innovation, now transformed into the political face of Ladakh’s dissent. But while the […]
International
Hong Kong began reopening on Thursday after a 36-hour shutdown triggered by Super Typhoon Ragasa, considered the strongest tropical cyclone of 2025. Businesses, public transport, and certain schools resumed operations as the storm weakened. Airport, Flights, And Transport The Hong Kong International Airport restarted operations from 6 a.m., with all three runways in use.
International
In a speech at the United Nations General Assembly, U.S. President Donald Trump asserted that three technical malfunctions during his visit were deliberate acts of sabotage. He described them as “sinister events” and a “real disgrace.” The incidents included a halted escalator, a malfunctioning teleprompter, and audio failures during his address. Details Of The Incidents
Business
The Government of India has changed the import policy for silver and certain silver jewellery items, making them “Restricted” instead of “Free”. This restriction will remain in place until March 31, 2026. Reason Behind the Move Officials say the change was prompted by a sharp rise in silver imports, especially from ASEAN countries like Thailand. […]
International
Bangladesh is grappling with a severe financial crisis as loan defaults surge across banks and non-bank institutions. According to central bank data, defaulted loans had reached about Tk 6 lakh crore by June 2025. Analysts warn that when hidden defaults—those under court proceedings, write-offs, or stay orders—are fully accounted for, the total could approach Tk […]