As Hegseth takes charge at the Pentagon, here’s what changes could be in store
At the top of his list is addressing President Donald Trump’s priority to strengthen the U.S. military presence along the southern border
Bangladesh Central Bank hires auditors for banks it says lost US$ 17 billion
the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit had also formed 11 joint investigation teams to track down and reclaim assets it believes were bought with the funds siphoned out of the banks.
Bangladesh says Saima Wazed lacked qualifications to be WHO Regional Director
Daughter of Sheikh Hasina, Saima got appointed purely on the basis of influence and high level lobbying and should therefore be sacked, says Bangladesh anti-corruption panel
Wealth of world’s billionaires grew by US$ 2 trillion in 2024, report finds
Rate of wealth growth last year was three times faster than 2023, Oxfam inequality research reveals
26/11 Mumbai attack accused Tahawwur Rana makes last legal play to avoid extradition to India
Rana's attorney has approached the US Supreme Court and cited the principle of double jeopardy, which prevents a person from being tried or punished twice for the same offence.
Bangladesh to import 5 million MTs of LNG annually from US
"This agreement not only ensures a reliable energy supply for Bangladesh’s expanding industrial base but also strengthens our strategic partnership with the United States," said Ashik Chowdhury, executive chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority.
Adanis face ouster from Sri Lankan wind power project
The left-populist Dissanayake government has cancelled a major wind power project given to the Adanis in 2024 and appointed a fresh procurement committee
US judge stays Trump’s denial of birth right citizenship
Seattle judge says it is 'blatantly unconstitutional’
Share of Indians getting US citizenship is declining
The number of persons granted US citizenships grew just under 1 per cent from Obama’s second stint to Trump’s first administration
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