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Humayun Ahmed: The storyteller whose magic transcends generations

Today, on what would have been his 76th birthday, we catch up with his fans to celebrate and critique the life and work of this legendary writer, playwright, and filmmaker Humayun Ahmed’s Enduring Legacy: A Literary Icon for All Generations Today would have been Humayun Ahmed’s 76th birthday, and his legacy as a writer, playwright, […]

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Bitcoin tops record $80,000 as Trump nears sweep of US Congress

The price of bitcoin has risen above $80,000 (£62,000) for the first time ever, after Donald Trump’s decisive victory in the US election last week. Trump’s Crypto Vision Sparks Market Surge as Republicans Near Full Control of Congress The Republican Party is on the brink of controlling both the House and Senate, following their success

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Biden, Trump to meet in the White House on Wednesday

Trump will take office on Jan. 20 after defeating current Vice President Kamala Harris in the Nov. 5 presidential election In a significant gesture of transition, U.S. President Joe Biden has invited President-elect Donald Trump to the White House for a meeting set to take place on Wednesday, according to Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. This

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Winners and losers of 100 years of US Presidential Elections

Donald Trump Claims Victory as the 47th President of the United States Donald Trump has secured a historic return to the White House, winning the 2024 U.S. presidential election against Vice President Kamala Harris in a tightly contested race. As results came in on November 6, Trump edged ahead with 277 electoral votes, while Harris

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US charges man over alleged Iranian plot to kill Trump

Trump has faced two separate alleged assassination attempts this year In a significant move, the U.S. Department of Justice unsealed an indictment on Friday against Farhad Shakeri, an Afghan national, alleging his involvement in an Iranian-backed plot to assassinate former President Donald Trump. According to the indictment, the 51-year-old Shakeri was instructed by an Iranian

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Liam Payne’s body to be flown back to the UK

Liam Payne died after falling from a hotel balcony in October The tragic death of pop star Liam Payne has been a deeply saddening event, marking the loss of a major talent in the music industry. Payne, known for his success with the popular boyband One Direction and his solo hits like Strip That Down

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How relations between India and Canada hit rock bottom

Indian PM Narendra Modi (right) shakes hand with Canada’s Justin Trudeau ahead of the G20 summit in September 2023 In 1974, India shocked the world by detonating a nuclear device, drawing outrage from Canada, which accused India of extracting plutonium from a Canadian reactor, a gift intended solely for peaceful use. Relations between the two

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UN troops ‘will not move’ from Lebanon border: Lacroix

In a statement adopted by consensus, the 15-member council also urged all parties – without naming them – to respect the safety and security of the personnel and premises of the UN peacekeeping mission, known as UNIFIL The United Nations Security Council on Monday expressed strong concern after several UN peacekeeping positions in southern Lebanon

Middle East, News

Lebanon says 21 killed in air strike in country’s north

Residents said there was no warning before the strike At least 21 people have been killed and eight others injured in a rare Israeli air strike in northern Lebanon, the Lebanese health ministry says.The strike hit a residential building in Aitou, a predominantly Christian village far from the areas where the Israeli military has carried

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Would Donald Trump’s taxes on trade hurt US consumers?

Donald Trump has pledged to drastically increase tariffs on foreign goods entering the US if he is elected president again. Donald Trump has pledged to drastically increase tariffs on foreign goods entering the US if he is elected president again.He has promised tariffs – a form of tax – of up to 20% on goods

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‘He’s just a bro’: Trump’s attempts to woo the ‘manosphere’

Donald Trump has appeared on a slew of shows with huge audiences of young men, sitting for interviews with influencers, comedians and podcasters outside the usual political media. What’s his strategy? About 15 minutes into Donald Trump’s conversation with comedian Theo Von, the chat veered into territory not usually heard in a political speech.“I had

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Boeing to axe a tenth of its workers as strike continues

Boeing will axe its workforce by a tenth – cutting 17,000 jobs – and delay production as the aeroplane maker deals with issues across its business. Boeing will axe its workforce by a tenth – cutting 17,000 jobs – and delay production as the aeroplane maker deals with issues across its business.Chief executive Kelly Ortberg

Middle East, News, Palestinian

What are Israel’s real goals?

However, beneath these immediate goals lies a deeper longterm strategy aimed at either ethnically cleansing Gaza or committing genocide against its people, ultimately ensuring that from the river to the sea, Israel remains the sole entity with a majority Jewish population Since 7 October 2023, Israel has declared a state of war, launching extensive military

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