October2023
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Bangladesh cricket team ready to kick off World Cup Campaign
Oct 6, 2023On Saturday, the Bangladesh cricket team will begin its ICC World Cup campaign against Afghanistan, who have recently proven to be a difficult foe for the Tigers. At the scenic Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in... -
Iran’s imprisoned Narges Mohammadi was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize
Oct 6, 2023Inmate activist Narges Mohammadi received the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for her work opposing women’s repression in Iran. “This prize is first and foremost a recognition of the very important work of a whole movement... -
Russia mulling revoking nuclear test ban treaty ratification
Oct 6, 2023The speaker of the lower chamber of parliament announced on Friday that Russia will soon propose withdrawing its ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. A day after President Vladimir Putin raised the prospect of... -
Donald Trump offers to take up House speaker post
Oct 6, 2023Donald Trump, a former US president, reportedly offered to temporarily assume the position of speaker of the House of Representatives on Thursday. Republican Kevin McCarthy was ousted from his position as speaker this week in a... -
Ukraine says downed 25 of 33 Russian drones overnight
Oct 6, 2023The Ukrainian air force reported on Friday that it had shot down 25 of 33 Russian assault drones that had been flown overnight over its territory. The air force reported the downing of 25 Shahed 131... -
Eastern Canada breaks autumn heat records
Oct 6, 2023This week, temperatures in Eastern Canada broke heat records, approaching 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit), alarming experts and regular people coping with harsh weather made worse by climate change. “It’s unheard of for a day... -
Tens of millions of children uprooted by climate disasters: UNICEF
Oct 6, 2023The UN Children’s Fund warned on Thursday that weather disasters brought on by climate change—including floods, droughts, storms, and wildfires—caused 43.1 million child displacements between 2016 and 2021 and criticized the lack of attention given to... -
At least 10 dead, 82 missing in India glacial lake burst: government
Oct 6, 2023The death toll from a devastating glacial lake burst that triggered a torrential flash flood in India has risen to at least 10 people, with 82 others still missing, according to officials. “Ten bodies have been... -
Advance ticket sales for Taylor Swift concert movie top $100 mn
Oct 6, 2023The movie of Taylor Swift’s “Eras” tour has sold more than $100 million in advance tickets globally, according to theater operator AMC, making it the best-selling feature-length concert film in history. “Taylor Swift – The Eras... -
PM Sheikh Hasina to brief media on UNGA session this afternoon
Oct 6, 2023This afternoon, the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will brief the media at a news conference about the outcomes of her attendance at the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session in New York. “The press conference...
