After previously suggesting he might only serve one term, President Joe Biden formally announced his 2024 reelection campaign Tuesday, becoming the de facto Democratic nominee, which is expected to unite around him despite concerns about his age. He pledged to continue his “battle for the soul of America” in a three-minute video in which he
The Military of Myanmar announced on February 1, 2021 that it had taken control of the country after arresting Prime Minister Aung San Suu Kyi and other political leaders. A state of emergency was then imposed in the capital Naypyidaw and a curfew in the capital Yangon for the next year. After this, thousands of
Good news for Bengal food lovers. A huge consignment of their favourite silvery delight hilsa fish, highly coveted by Bengalis, arrived in Kolkata’s adjoining Howrah wholesale fish market on Tuesday from neighbouring Bangladesh. A piece of hilsa is enough for a Bengali leaf. The taste of hilsa in Bangladesh is different as a result, its
In recent times, one of the topics of discussion in regional politics including Bangladesh is the economic and political disaster in Sri Lanka. Since early 2022, this issue has been the subject of extensive discussion in both national and international level. Bangladesh’s story is different from others The worsening economic crisis that Sri Lanka and
Amidst these chaotic times, Russia has increased pressure on many European economies by reducing the natural gas supplies further, raising fears of a fuel shortfall this winter. European officials describe these Russian fuel supply cuts as an attempt to retaliate against Western countries for backing Ukraine. On Friday, Russia decreased the natural gas deliveries to
The Indian Army on Monday announced that registration for Agniveers would begin in July, while 500 trains were cancelled due to nationwide protests. Internet services were suspended in 20 districts of Bihar after last week’s announcement. Some organizations called for a nationwide shutdown on Monday, known as Bharat Bandh. Agnipath has huge job potential for
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a four-month ban of wheat and wheat products export and re-export from India, the world’s second largest producer of the grain. UAE’s ministry of economy cited disruptions in global trade flows as the reason for the decision. “The ban applies to all wheat varieties namely hard, ordinary and
A report published by Wood Mackenzie states that consumers can expect fuel prices to stay high until next year due to disruptions in Russian oil supplies and refineries struggling to satisfy demand after the pandemic. It also says that the pressure could ease in the second half of 2023, when many new major refineries, particularly
Starlink is crucial in defending Ukraine from Russia, according to a US official and Ukrainian military members. A USA Brigadier General said that SpaceX’s services have been indispensable to the Ukrainian military. He has worked closely with SpaceX and the US Army Futures Command to develop tactics for use in a future war with Russia.
Sri Lanka’s prime minister has warned of a food shortage as the island nation battles a devastating economic crisis and promises to buy enough fertiliser for the next planting season to boost harvests. Sri Lanka is appealing for food assistance from its neighbours as the country’s debt crisis spirals into a humanitarian emergency. The government
