July2023
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Russia’s Sberbank may open branch in Bangladesh
Jul 21, 2023The largest lender in Russia, Sberbank, has been looking into the idea of offering banking services to customers who do business with Bangladeshi firms. According to Reuters, which cites Bangladeshi media, Sberbank and the Bangladesh Bank... -
Women burn down house of accused from India naked women video
Jul 21, 2023In a northeastern state where months of ethnic conflict have claimed at least 120 lives, a group of enraged women burned on fire the home of an Indian man who is accused of paradeing two women... -
UN chief eyes reforms to peacekeeping operations
Jul 21, 2023On Thursday, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres emphasized ongoing “limitations” to the performance of the organization’s peacekeeping operations and asked for a “serious, broad-based reflection” on how to improve them. In his most recent policy brief, “New... -
US supply of cluster bombs to Ukraine shows limitations of liberalism
Jul 21, 2023According to Foreign Policy on Wednesday, the contentious decision by the Joe Biden administration to give Ukraine cluster munitions is a revealing example of liberalism’s shortcomings as a framework for US foreign policy. “The administration’s rhetoric... -
Australia promises to keep ‘Duty Free Quota Free’ access during the post-LDC period
Jul 21, 2023‘Duty Free Quota Free’ access for Bangladesh in the post-LDC era would continue, Australian Assistant Trade Minister Senator Tim Ayres pledged today. “Graduation from LDC status would not make any changes to existing Duty Free Quota... -
Iraq expels Swedish ambassador over planned Quran burning
Jul 21, 2023On Thursday, Iraq issued an order to have the Swedish ambassador removed from its territory because of an upcoming Quran burning in Stockholm. Iraq voiced its shock at the proposed desecration of the Quran in Stockholm.... -
NASA warns July 2023 likely to be warmest month on record
Jul 21, 2023According to NASA’s top scientists, July 2023 is expected to be the warmest month on record in “hundreds, if not thousands, of years,” and they warned that the heat will only get worse. The leading experts... -
Suspected lioness on the loose outside Berlin
Jul 21, 2023On Thursday, a “loose, dangerous animal,” believed to be an escaped large cat, was apparently seen in the Potsdam area, which is on the outskirts of the German capital. While officials look for what they believe... -
Messi set for Miami debut but maybe off the bench
Jul 21, 2023The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner is expected to make his Inter Miami debut on Friday against the Mexican club Cruz Azul, but he might only play as a substitute. The Argentine was welcomed in South Florida... -
Israel’s Netanyahu to visit Turkey days after Palestinian leader
Jul 21, 2023The offices of both leaders announced late Thursday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will visit Turkey on July 28 to meet with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Following Mahmoud Abbas, who is anticipated on July 25,...
