Japan, US agree to have FX matters in the hands of finance chiefs, Ishiba says

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said he agreed with U.S. President Donald Trump that the two countries will leave foreign exchange-rate matters in the hands of their finance ministers. “As was the case during the first Trump administration, we decided to continue close discussions between the Japanese and U.S. finance leaders, who are the experts,” […]

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Rubio to visit Middle East after Trump proposal for US to take over Gaza

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Israel and Arab states in mid-February, a State Department official said, making his first trip to the Middle East after a widely condemned proposal by President Donald Trump to displace Palestinians in Gaza. Rubio will travel to the Munich Security Conference and to Israel, the United Arab […]

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Least developed countries, including Bangladesh, are at high risk of climate debt trap

Bangladesh, along with many other least developed countries in the world, faces high risks of climate debt. Experts warn that by 2030, this debt may increase significantly. As a result, countries like Bangladesh, which are highly vulnerable to climate change, are calling for the introduction of carbon tax regulations and fair authorization in this sector.

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Karamot Ullah Biplob Honored by Paterson City Mayor for Immigration Journalism

Paterson City, New Jersey, has honored Karamot Ullah Biplob as an “immigrant-friendly” journalist. He was recognized for highlighting the lives and struggles of immigrants from various countries, including Bangladeshis living in the United States. Mayor Andre Sayegh presented Karamot Ullah Biplob with a city administration “proclamation” at City Hall on Wednesday. Mayor Sayegh praised the […]

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India is not in the list of the 10 most powerful countries in the world

The American magazine Forbes has released a list of the 10 most powerful countries in the world in 2025. The United States tops the list and Israel is in 10th place. The report has been prepared based on several important factors including leadership ability, economic and political power, international relations and military power. This information […]

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What Shahbaz said about solving all problems including Kashmir

Pakistan wants to resolve all important issues, including Kashmir, with its arch-enemy India. In this regard, the country’s Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has said that his country wants to resolve all important issues, including Kashmir, with India through dialogue. He also reiterated Pakistan’s ‘unwavering’ support for the Kashmiri people. He said this while addressing a […]

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China challenges Trump tariffs at WTO as package shippers warn of chaos

China filed a World Trade Organization complaint on Wednesday against US President Donald Trump’s new 10% tariff on Chinese imports and his cancellation of a duty-free exemption for low-value packages, arguing the actions are “protectionist” and break WTO rules. Beijing’s request for US trade consultations came as confusion reigned among shippers and retailers over Trump’s […]

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Philippine lawmakers back petition seeking Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment

A petition seeking the impeachment of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte, the daughter of the country’s former president, received the required support on Wednesday of more than a third of lower-house lawmakers, paving the way for a trial in the Senate. House Secretary General Reginald Veslasco told reporters there was a sufficient number of signatures […]

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