Funerary procession to be held for late president in Iran’s northwest
Iranians gathered on Tuesday to mourn at the funerary procession of president Ebrahim Raisi in the northwestern city of Tabriz, the capital of East Azerbaijan province where he died unexpectedly in a helicopter crash.The helicopter lost communication while it was on its way back to Tabriz after Raisi attended a joint inauguration of a dam […]
Biden stresses civilian protection amid Gaza seige, condemns Hamas
Biden stresses civilian protection amid Gaza seige, condemns Hamas. President Joe Biden on Saturday underscored US support for efforts to protect civilians amid an Israeli siege and bombardment of Gaza, while condemning Hamas and saying the Islamist group does not represent Palestinian aspirations for “self-determination.” Biden’s comments during calls with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu […]
BGMEA president highlights potential of RMG exports to Brunei Darussalam
BGMEA president highlights potential of RMG exports to Brunei ‘Darussalam.Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) president Faruque Hassan has highlighted the potential of readymade garment exports to ‘Brunei Darussalam. He made such observation when Brunei Darussalam High Commissioner to Bangladesh Haji Haris Bin Haji Othman met BGMEA President at its office in the capital […]
Brazil’s Lula leaves hospital two days after hip operation
Brazil’s Lula leaves hospital two days after hip operation.Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva returned to his official residence on Sunday, just two days after a hip replacement operation, his office announced.Lula, 77, “is at the Alvorada Palace” where he will continue his recovery, the president’s office told AFP. The veteran leftist leader later […]
Nigeria’s Tinubu announces measures to offset rising costs
Nigeria’s Tinubu announces measures to offset rising costs.Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday proposed a temporary minimum wage hike for lower-paid workers, cheap gas-powered public transport and more social security for the poor to help offset the impact of his economic reforms. Speaking in a national broadcast to mark Nigeria’s 63rd independence day anniversary, […]
Kamala Harris tasked with new role fighting US gun violence
Kamala Harris tasked with new role fighting US gun violence.US Vice President Kamala Harris took on a new role Friday fighting gun violence, a job likely to give her more visibility ahead of the 2024 election.The 58-year-old Democrat will head up the new White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention, which will provide coordination on […]
Biden says ‘I get it’ on age issue
Biden says ‘I get it’ on age issue. Joe Biden, America’s oldest ever president, said Monday he understood a focus on his age but that he was running for re-election because Donald Trump wanted to “destroy” US democracy. The 80-year-old usually avoids the age issue but addressed it during a fundraiser at a Broadway theatre in […]
Biden faces US political showdown after G20 trip
Biden faces US political showdown after G20 trip. US President Joe Biden is counting his wins from a grueling trip to Asia, but at home he faces a string of political showdowns to keep his reelection bid on sure footing.The 80-year-old had 2024 in his sights when he said on his return from India and […]
Biden leads US tech execs in Vietnam talks
Biden leads US tech execs in Vietnam talks. US President Joe Biden and senior executives from top American tech firms including Google and Intel will meet Vietnamese business leaders Monday after the two countries agreed to deepen cooperation in the face of shared concerns about China. Biden and Vietnam’s ruling Communist Party chief — the […]
Guatemala’s Electoral Authority Suspends Party of President-Elect
Guatemala’s Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) has provisionally suspended the political party of President-elect Bernardo Arévalo, even as it formally confirmed his victory in the 20 August presidential run-off. While this move is not expected to hinder Arévalo’s inauguration on 14 January, it could affect his party’s influence within Congress, particularly in committee leadership roles. […]