April2024
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Bail for Dr. Yunus is increased in the instance of labor law violation
Apr 16, 2024Today, a special court in this place prolonged the bail time granted to Dr. Muhammad Yunus, the Nobel Laureate and Chairman of Grameen Telecom, along with three other individuals, until May 23. The case involves them... -
Drought-hit Panama Canal to ease traffic restrictions
Apr 16, 2024Authorities announced on Monday that there are indications of an improvement in the water levels, which will boost the number of ships permitted to pass through the drought-stricken Panama Canal each day. Although the interoceanic passage... -
China posts forecast-beating growth in first quarter
Apr 16, 2024Data released on Tuesday revealed that, despite being battered by a crisis in the real estate industry and declining consumer spending, China’s economy expanded significantly faster than anticipated in the first quarter of 2024. Beijing announced... -
Biden, Iraqi PM agree on talks for US-led coalition withdrawal
Apr 16, 2024On Monday, US President Joe Biden and Iraqi Prime Minister Mohamed Shia al-Sudani announced their continued efforts to remove the US-led coalition fighting terrorism from the nation. Their discussion at the White House coincided with escalating... -
Greece is eager to create a diplomatic presence in Dhaka
Apr 16, 2024Declaring today that the establishment of a diplomatic presence in Dhaka is a top priority for the Greek government is Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis. During a bilateral discussion on the fringes of the 9th Our... -
Netanyahu rival says Israel lost ‘deterrence’ against Iran
Apr 15, 2024In the wake of an unprecedented Iranian attack, Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid charged on Monday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s administration was responsible for a “total loss of Israeli deterrence”. Former prime minister Lapid also... -
England spin great Derek Underwood dead at 78
Apr 15, 2024The most successful spin bowler in England’s history of Test cricket, Derek Underwood, passed away on Monday at the age of 78, according to a statement from his former county, Kent. With his trademark fast left-arm... -
France hosts Sudan conference a year into ‘forgotten’ war
Apr 15, 2024Exactly one year after violence broke out in Sudan, causing a humanitarian and political crisis, France is hosting an international conference on the subject on Monday. France is requesting assistance from the international community and attention... -
Nepalis demand safeguards a decade after deadly Everest disaster
Apr 15, 2024Ten years ago, the deadliest calamity to ever strike the world’s highest mountain, Everest, left Nepali mountain guide Dawa Tashi Sherpa fighting for his life. The April 18, 2014 disaster that claimed the lives of sixteen... -
Apple announces Vietnam spending boost as CEO visits Hanoi
Apr 15, 2024Tech giant Apple said Monday it would increase spending on suppliers in Vietnam, a key production hub, as CEO Tim Cook arrived in the country for a two-day visit. The iPhone maker announced the news in...
