December2023
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WFP to increase food ration from US$8 to US$10 for all Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar
Dec 31, 2023The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is gearing up to restore its critical food assistance for the entire Rohingya population in Cox’s Bazar. Starting 1 January 2024, WFP will increase the food ration from US$8... -
Shakira’s Colombian home city unveils statue in her honor
Dec 31, 2023Barranquilla, the Caribbean hometown of Colombian pop sensation Shakira, presented a 6.5-meter (21.3-foot) hip-swaying statue in her honor on Tuesday. The singer is shown in the enormous bronze and aluminum sculpture wearing a long, flowing skirt,... -
No opportunity to dialogue with BNP now: Hanif
Dec 31, 2023The Awami League Joint General Secretary and its nominated candidate for Kushtia-3 constituency, Mahbubul Alam Hanif today said that the time for dialogue with BNP has passed so there is no chance to sit for dialogue... -
Red Cross denies being involved in the transfer of Palestinian bodies to Gaza
Dec 31, 2023The Red Cross on Friday denied reports that it was involved in the transfer of dozens of Palestinian bodies from Israel to Gaza, where Israeli forces have been battling Hamas militants. Hamas government sources said on... -
Pakistan bans New Year’s Eve celebrations in solidarity with Gaza
Dec 31, 2023The Pakistani government announced late Thursday that New Year’s Eve celebrations are prohibited in order to demonstrate support for the Palestinians in Gaza and to encourage people to “observe simplicity” instead. Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar announced... -
Pro-Iran parties win big in Iraq provincial vote: results
Dec 31, 2023In the majority of Iraq’s provinces, pro-Iranian Shiite parties emerged victorious in the December 18 elections, according to the electoral commission’s final findings, which were made public on Thursday. The poll, which was the first to... -
Israel strikes south Syria and Damascus: ministry, state media
Dec 31, 2023Israeli air strikes hit southern Syria, the Syrian defence ministry said, with state media reporting attacks near the capital Damascus. “At approximately 23:05 (20:05 GMT) today, the Israeli enemy carried out air strikes from the direction...