Dhaka: The Bangladesh Army has mobilized a large number of soldiers and armored vehicles in the capital, Dhaka, amid rising political tensions. Reports indicate that 100 soldiers from each brigade have been called to gather in the city. The move comes amid growing rifts between the Bangladesh Army and Students Against Discrimination, an organization leading anti-Hasina protests. According to North East News, troops from the crucial 9th Infantry Division, based in Savar, have started entering Dhaka in phases. High-ranking security officials have reportedly stated that it may take a few…
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Italian Teacher Suspended After Being Found on Adult Website
Rome: A Catholic school teacher in Italy has been suspended after being discovered working as a model on the adult content platform OnlyFans. The 20-year-old teacher, Elena Maraga, was identified by a parent who spotted her on the website. The parent then shared the discovery with others through WhatsApp group chats and Facebook, sparking outrage among the school community. According to a report by The Telegraph, a group of parents formally complained to the school administration, which led to Maraga’s suspension. However, she has strongly opposed the decision, arguing that…
Read MoreU.S. Eases Sanctions on Taliban Leaders After American Hostage Release
Washington: The United States has taken a significant step toward improving relations with the Afghan Taliban. Following the release of an American citizen who had been held captive for over two years, the U.S. government has lifted multi-million-dollar bounties on three senior Taliban leaders—Sirajuddin Haqqani, Abdul Aziz Haqqani, and Yahya Haqqani. Afghanistan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs confirmed the removal of these rewards, noting that Sirajuddin and Abdul Aziz are brothers, while Yahya is their cousin. The U.S. had previously offered substantial monetary rewards for information leading to their capture, citing…
Read MoreIsrael Resumes Strikes on Gaza After Ceasefire Breakdown
Tel Aviv: After nearly six weeks of ceasefire, hostilities have resumed between Israel and Hamas. During the ceasefire period, Israel released hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, while Hamas freed around 150 hostages who had been abducted during the deadly October 7, 2023, attack. However, reports indicate that Hamas is still holding around 60 hostages. With no agreement reached on extending the ceasefire, Israel has intensified its attacks on Gaza over the past few days, resulting in the deaths of approximately 500 people. On Sunday alone, Israel conducted multiple airstrikes on Gaza,…
Read MoreClimate Art Installation to Meltdown at 53°C: A Powerful Reminder of the Global Crisis
Delhi: Climate change is no longer a distant issue, confined to news reports or images of melting glaciers. It’s a reality that we must all confront—often, it takes something visceral and tangible to make us truly grasp its urgency. One such effort to bring this reality to life is the *Below 2°* art installation, which will physically melt when the temperature in Delhi NCR reaches 53°C, a scenario that could occur if global warming exceeds 2°C. As predicted by the IMD’s 2025 summer forecast, Delhi NCR may face prolonged heatwaves,…
Read MoreCreative Twists on Tiramisu to Celebrate World Tiramisu Day
Mumbai: Tiramisu, the iconic Italian coffee dessert, is a beloved favourite worldwide and recently earned the title of the “Best Dessert in the World.” As we celebrate World Tiramisu Day on March 21, it’s the perfect time to explore how chefs and food enthusiasts are giving this classic dessert exciting and innovative twists. Originally created in Treviso, Italy, in 1960 by pastry chef Roberto Linguanotto, tiramisu was designed as a “pick-me-up” — its name literally translates to “lift me up.” The original version was a modern take on an old…
Read MoreNew Zealand PM Christopher Luxon on Strengthening Ties with India, Trade Prospects, and Global Challenges
New Delhi – In an exclusive conversation with Firstpost, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, currently on a five-day official visit to India, spoke candidly about his engagements so far, his relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and the growing synergy between India and New Zealand. Luxon, who is also the chief guest at this year’s Raisina Dialogue, emphasized the need to shift the bilateral relationship “from neutral to gear.” “It’s been an absolutely fantastic visit” Welcoming PM Luxon to India, we began by asking about the significance of this…
Read MoreIstanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu Arrested in Controversial Crackdown, Fueling Political Turmoil
Istanbul — Turkish police have arrested Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, a prominent political rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, in a sweeping operation that has sent shockwaves across Turkey’s political landscape and triggered concerns over democratic backsliding. İmamoğlu, widely viewed as the most formidable opponent to Erdoğan’s two-decade grip on power, was detained early Wednesday during a raid on his residence. His arrest follows mounting pressure from Turkish authorities, including a recent move by a university to invalidate his diploma — a credential required to contest presidential elections. The timing of…
Read MoreTrump-Putin Dialogue: A Pivotal Moment in U.S.-Russia Relations
Washington, D.C. – U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin engaged in a high-stakes phone call that has sparked global attention and speculation. Lasting over two hours, the conversation marked their first direct exchange since Trump’s return to the White House and centered on ending the ongoing war in Ukraine, alongside broader discussions on bilateral relations, the Middle East, and global stability. As the dust settles, analysts are piecing together how the dialogue unfolded and what it signals for the future of U.S.-Russia ties, the Ukraine conflict, and…
Read MoreSunita Williams’ Extended Space Odyssey: A Blueprint for Future Cosmic Journeys
Houston, TX – After an unexpected nine-month stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS), NASA astronaut Sunita Williams touched down safely on Earth yesterday, March 18, 2025, alongside her colleague Butch Wilmore. What began as an eight-day test flight of Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft morphed into a marathon mission due to technical hiccups, offering a treasure trove of lessons that NASA and the global space community are already dissecting to shape the future of space exploration. Williams and Wilmore launched on June 5, 2024, piloting the Starliner’s first crewed mission—a historic…
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