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Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus will continue to serve as the head of Bangladesh’s interim government, despite widespread speculation regarding his resignation. The clarification comes as political pressure mounts in the country and the interim administration struggles to push forward its roadmap to democratic elections. Political Turmoil and Leadership Rumors Yunus, who
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A large-scale power outage disrupted southeastern France, including the famed city of Cannes, on May 24, 2025, just as the 78th Cannes Film Festival was concluding. Approximately 160,000 homes and several public services were impacted, prompting immediate emergency responses to prevent chaos during one of the world’s most prominent cultural events. Cannes Power Outage
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During the 15th BRICS Trade Ministers’ Meeting held in Brasília, Brazil on May 21, 2025, India made a strong pitch to dismantle intra-bloc export controls to improve trade cooperation and support the economic aspirations of the Global South. Represented by Economic Adviser Yashvir Singh, India emphasized the need to eliminate artificial barriers that hinder trade […]
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In a move with far-reaching regional implications, China, Pakistan, and Afghanistan have agreed to expand the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) into Afghanistan. The decision was taken during an informal trilateral meeting held in Beijing on May 21, 2025, with the aim of boosting infrastructure, connectivity, and economic cooperation in the region. “China,
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In a bold push to revitalize America’s nuclear energy sector, President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders on May 23, 2025, aiming to quadruple the United States’ nuclear power generation by 2050. The move positions nuclear energy at the center of America’s future energy and national security framework, while dramatically reforming how nuclear […]