Author: Desk Report

Priceless Ninth-Century Bible Returns to Switzerland

Desk Report08/03/2025

DELÉMONT, Switzerland, 7 March 2025 – The Moutier-Grandval Bible, a ninth-century illustrated manuscript of extraordinary historical and artistic significance, has returned to Switzerland for a rare public display. This mediaeval masterpiece, which miraculously survived the trials of history, is now on loan from the British Library to the Jura Museum of Art and History in […]

Japanese Barber, 108, Crowned World’s Oldest

Desk Report08/03/2025

TOKYO, 7 March 2025 (BSS/AFP) – A 108-year-old Japanese woman has been officially recognised as the world’s oldest barber by Guinness World Records. Despite her age, she remains committed to her profession and has expressed her determination to continue working until at least 110. Shitsui Hakoishi, born in 1916, first pursued barbering at the age […]

Satellite Launcher Set for Lift-Off in Boost to Europe's Space Ambitions

7-Eleven Owner’s Shares Plunge After Reported Plan to Reject Takeover

Desk Report04/03/2025

TOKYO, 4th March 2025 (BSS/AFP) – Shares of Seven & I, the parent company of 7-Eleven, plummeted on Tuesday following reports that the Japanese retailer intends to reject a multibillion-dollar takeover bid from Canada’s Alimentation Couche-Tard (ACT). Seven & I, which operates around 85,000 convenience stores globally, had previously turned down ACT’s initial offer of […]

Satellite Launcher Set for Lift-Off in Boost to Europe’s Space Ambitions

Desk Report04/03/2025

KOUROU, 3 March 2025 (BSS/AFP) – Europe’s new heavy-lift rocket, Ariane 6, is set to conduct its first commercial mission on Monday, as European nations aim to secure independent access to space amidst a surprising thaw in relations between Moscow and Washington. This high-profile mission comes as French President Emmanuel Macron advocates for Europe to […]

AI and Trade Tensions Set to Dominate Barcelona Mobile Industry Event

Desk Report03/03/2025

BARCELONA, 3rd March 2025 (BSS/AFP) – Enthusiastic optimism surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential to enhance devices will collide with growing concerns over trade tensions, sparked by the White House, at this week’s Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona. The annual gathering, which brings together smartphone makers, telecom operators, and other connected services providers, […]

Japan to Auction Reserve Rice Next Week

Desk Report03/03/2025

TOKYO, 3rd March 2025 (BSS/XINHUA) – Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries announced on Monday that it will conduct an auction for government reserve rice starting on 10th March, targeting major rice wholesalers. The initial auction will offer 150,000 tonnes of rice, marking the first such move aimed at stabilising market distribution. Following distribution […]

Supply of Soybean Oil to Normalise Within Two Days: Bashir

Desk Report03/03/2025

DHAKA, 3 March 2025 (BSS) – Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin has stated that the supply of soybean oil is expected to return to normal within the next two days. “There is no shortage of daily necessities. The supply of soybean oil is slightly lower than usual, which is acknowledged. However, I am optimistic that […]

Intel Slows $28 Billion Chip Factory Project in Ohio

Desk Report01/03/2025

San Francisco, 1 March 2025 (BSS/AFP) – Struggling US semiconductor giant Intel has announced a delay in the completion of two new fabrication plants in Ohio, citing a cautious approach to its $28 billion investment. Initially planned to commence chip production in 2025, the project is now scheduled to begin operations in 2030, Intel stated […]

28th Executive Committee of BCS Administration Cadre Formed

Desk Report29/11/2024

Dhaka, 29 November 2024 – The 28th Executive Committee of the BCS Administration Cadre has been officially formed, with Jamila Shabnam, Muhammad Hasnat Morshed Bhuiyan, and Khandaker Mushfiqur Rahman taking on key leadership roles. The election, conducted through online voting from November 27 to 28, saw participation from 191 out of 201 eligible members. […]

Hezbollah fires rockets, Israel strikes after attack kills Lebanon rescuers

Desk Report08/09/2024

Hezbollah fires rockets, Israel strikes after attack kills Lebanon rescuers. Hezbollah fighters in Lebanon and Israeli forces traded cross-border attacks, both sides said early Sunday, a day after the Lebanese health ministry reported three rescuers killed in an Israeli attack.The Iran-backed Lebanese movement has exchanged near-daily fire with Israeli forces in support of ally Hamas […]

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Author: Desk Report

Priceless Ninth-Century Bible Returns to Switzerland

Japanese Barber, 108, Crowned World’s Oldest

7-Eleven Owner’s Shares Plunge After Reported Plan to Reject Takeover

Satellite Launcher Set for Lift-Off in Boost to Europe’s Space Ambitions

AI and Trade Tensions Set to Dominate Barcelona Mobile Industry Event

Japan to Auction Reserve Rice Next Week

Supply of Soybean Oil to Normalise Within Two Days: Bashir

Intel Slows $28 Billion Chip Factory Project in Ohio

28th Executive Committee of BCS Administration Cadre Formed

Hezbollah fires rockets, Israel strikes after attack kills Lebanon rescuers

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