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US denies link between Iran’s release of Americans and funds held abroad
Oct 3, 2022On Sunday, the United States denied Iranian reports that the release of two American citizens held by Tehran will result in the unfreezing of Iranian assets overseas. According to a statement made by the UN on... -
Iran targets celebrities, media over Mahsa Amini protests
Sep 30, 2022In response to the wave of protests organized by women that were started by outrage over the murder of Mahsa Amini after she was detained by the Islamic Republic’s morality police, Iran increased pressure on celebrities... -
UK’s Royal Mint reveals coin portrait of King Charles III
Sep 30, 2022The official effigy of King Charles III, which will be used on coins after his succession to the throne, was unveiled by Britain’s Royal Mint on Friday. The effigy was created by British sculptor Martin Jennings... -
NATO chief criticizes Ukraine’s annexation votes
Sep 28, 2022Jens Stoltenberg, the head of NATO, described the Moscow-organized referendum on Russian annexation in four of Ukraine’s active regions as a “sham” and “a flagrant violation of international law.” During their conversation, Stoltenberg “made clear that... -
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s 76th birthday today
Sep 28, 2022Today, the nation will commemorate Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina’s 76th birthday. Sheikh Hasina was born on September 28, 1947, in Tungipara, Gopalganj, the eldest of the five children of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur... -
Blinken urges calm on Taiwan in talks with China
Sep 24, 2022As escalating tensions appeared to be relaxing a bit, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged for calm about Taiwan on Friday while meeting with his Chinese counterpart. During their 90-minute meeting in New York, Blinken... -
11 students were murdered in an airstrike in Myanmar: UNICEF
Sep 21, 2022According to the UN Children’s Agency, at least 11 pupils were killed in an airstrike and subsequent shooting on a village in Myanmar. The country’s junta claimed that the attack was directed at rebels who were... -
Queen’s great-grandchildren George and Charlotte follow coffin
Sep 20, 2022George and Charlotte, the great-grandchildren of Queen Elizabeth II, attended her burial on Monday, indicating the more significant role they will now play as the heirs presumptive. As the burial procession reached Westminster Abbey, the Prince... -
A final farewell at the queen’s cherished residence
Sep 20, 2022In a private ceremony on the grounds of her beloved Windsor Castle on Monday, the royal family said goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II and celebrated her “life of service, love, and faith.” A smaller crowd came... -
Bangladesh make history in SAFF Women’s Championship
Sep 19, 2022The Bangladesh women’s football team won their first SAFF Women’s Championship on Monday at the Dasarath Rangasala Stadium in Kathmandu, Nepal, after defeating Nepal 3-1. After Shamsunnahar Junior’s early goal, Krishna Rani Sarkar scored twice to...