September2021
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UK removes Bangladesh from red list
Sep 17, 2021For travel to the United Kingdom, Bangladesh has been removed from the red list. From September 22, travelers from Bangladesh will no longer be subject to a ten-day hotel quarantine. Grant Shapps, the UK transport secretary,... -
US okays $500mn helicopter maintenance deal for Saudis
Sep 17, 2021The US State Department approved a $500 million maintenance deal for Saudi Arabia’s military helicopter fleet on Thursday, the first with the monarchy since Joe Biden became president. The US will provide 350 contractor technicians and... -
BTS issued diplomatic passports for UN session
Sep 17, 2021K-pop sensation BTS have been granted diplomatic passports ahead of the United Nations General Assembly as they embark on their new roles as presidential special envoys, South Korea’s presidential office said. The trailblazing septet has reached... -
Nine killed, 23 injured in Nigerian air strike
Sep 17, 2021In the first official tally of deaths, an emergency official in northeast Nigeria claimed nine people were killed and 23 others were injured in an airstrike this week that purportedly impacted civilians. The Nigerian air force... -
North Korea rebukes ‘double-dealing’ US after missile launch
Sep 17, 2021Pyongyang accused the US of “double-dealing” on Friday, blaming Washington’s deception for the halted nuclear talks, just days after both North and South Korea launched missiles. On Wednesday, Seoul successfully test-fired a submarine-launched ballistic missile, making... -
Myanmar junta to put Suu Kyi on trial for corruption
Sep 17, 2021The junta in Myanmar will try former leader Aung San Suu Kyi for corruption, according to her lawyer, adding to a slew of pending proceedings that may land her in prison for decades. Suu Kyi has... -
Race for Japan’s new prime minister kicks off
Sep 17, 2021The election for Japan’s next prime minister begins on Friday, with four candidates vying for the ruling party’s leadership in an exceptionally close race. Two women are among the candidates, both of whom are considered long... -
A workshop on “Women’s Safety Campaign in Public Places” was organized in Barisal
Sep 17, 2021Women and girls are not safe anywhere inside or outside the house. More importance must be given to making public gatherings and walkways safe for women. There is no alternative to public awareness to prevent violence... -
Argentina’s Vice President Kirchner challenges president over resignations
Sep 17, 2021Cristina Kirchner, Argentina’s Vice President, took on President Alberto Fernandez directly on Thursday, seeking a cabinet reform and blaming the ruling coalition’s recent electoral failure on his economic policies. Kirchner issued an open letter to Fernandez... -
IMF chief denies altering World Bank report to appease China
Sep 17, 2021Kristalina Georgieva, the IMF’s president, challenged an independent review that showed she urged staff at the World Bank to change a report to avoid angering China in her former role. After the inquiry revealed flaws in...
