The United States and its European allies have devised a plan to impose a price cap on Russian oil in “the next few days” to slash Moscow’s oil revenues. A senior US Treasury Department official told reporters on Tuesday that the US and the European Union (EU) would take steps to implement the cap once […]
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Twitter charity partners criticize Musk’s ‘dangerous’ transitions
One of Twitter’s most important charity partners says it is considering ending its relationship with the platform because of recent policy changes. Anti-Defamation League (ADL) says Elon Musk’s surprise move to reinstate former President Donald Trump’s account is “dangerous and inconsistent”. It also says allowing Kayne West back on Twitter has “raised concerns”. This comes […]
England: Half of students in financial problems as prices soar
Half of the students in England are facing financial problems as the cost of living soars, an official survey suggests. More than three-quarters are also worried that soaring costs will affect their academic success, according to research by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). One in four said they had taken on new debt in […]
Turkiye gives laser-guided missiles to Ukraine
Turkey delivered dozens of TRLG-230 precision-guided missiles to Ukraine in the early summer, two sources said. Developed by Turkish producer Roketsan, the 230mm TRLG-230 missile has high accuracy against targets within a range of 20-70 km, thanks to its global positioning system (GPS) and laser guidance. The TRLG-230 can be combined with multiple rocket launchers, […]
Black Friday deals: Why bigger discounts may arrive next month
Shoppers hoping to clinch lucrative deals on holiday gifts may get lucky during Black Friday sales this season. But those who wait may get even luckier. Companies, worried about a repeat of last year’s shortages, built up rich stocks of clothes, toys, and other supplies ahead of the holidays. Now they are knocking down prices, […]
Sociology book banned by Punjab Text Book Board
Due to its contentious nature, the Sociology book for Intermediate Part-I has been banned by the Punjab Curriculum and Textbook Board (PCTB). Following concerns from multiple educators, the prohibited book Ainah Emraniyat, published by Khalid Book Depot, was removed from the curriculum due to its unethical and immoral nature. Educationists claim that other publications are […]
KNF: A tough time for Bangladesh
At one time, separatism reared its head strongly. Mistrust and suspicion arose between the ethnic minorities in the Chittagong Hill Tracts and the Bengalis. However, through the 1997 peace treaty, the hills became calm. The atmosphere of disunity and mistrust created between the minors and the Bengalis is slowly disappearing. Once a rift or area […]
Bangladesh tackling KNF’s separatism in CHT for promoting peace
In early 2022, the general people of Bangladesh suddenly began to notice a political articulation of an armed political organization named Kuki-Chin National Front (KNF). Members of the organization maintain a Facebook page titled: Kuki-Chin National Front-KNF, through which they are seen making the photographs and military training videos of their regulars, and political statements […]