September2021

Swiss broadcaster SRG recently announced the findings of a survey on same-sex marriage. According to the survey, 64 percent of the country’s voters are in support of same-sex marriage. According to a Reuters story, same-sex marriage...

If all the equations are right, Iftekhar Rahman Mithu, a well-known face in the cricket world, is going to be the BCB director this time. There are reports that he is going to join the board...

The Taliban asked international airlines Sunday to restart flights to Kabul, saying all technical concerns at the country’s main airport have been overcome. Facilities at Kabul airport were seriously damaged in the chaotic evacuation of more...

Germans began voting Sunday in a watershed national election that will mark the end of 16 years in power for Angela Merkel and determine who will follow her as chancellor. Polls opened at 0600 GMT and...

UNICEF welcomes the LEGO Foundation’s announcement today of a $70 million contribution to UNICEF’s work within the COVAX and ACT-A facility. This is the single largest private sector donation to UNICEF’s COVID-19 response. It is part...

In Rangamati, Bangladesh Nari Progati Sangha (BNPS) has organized a five-day Training of Trainers (TOT) on Reusable Sanitary Pad Making and SRHR – GBV (AAAQ) training for service providers and Gender Focal Points from 19th -23th...

Comedian and actor Steve Coogan is to play the disgraced late TV personality Jimmy Savile in a new BBC One drama. The Reckoning, a mini-series, will tell the story of the presenter’s rise and the sexual...

Ed Sheeran, Lizzo and Billie Eilish are among stars taking part in a 24-hour gig to raise awareness of climate change, vaccine inequality and famine. Over 60 artists are taking part in The Global Citizen festival...

Status Quo founding member and bassist Alan Lancaster has died aged 72, the band’s manager has confirmed. Lancaster had several international hits with the group during the 60s and 70s including Rockin’ All Over The World...

Using a raised eyebrow or smile, people with speech or physical disabilities can now operate their Android-powered smartphones hands-free, Google said on Thursday. Two new tools put machine learning and front-facing cameras on smartphones to work...