Guterres’ Bangladesh visit: Will UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is visiting Bangladesh amid fears that food aid for Rohingya refugees could be cut drastically due to funding shortages. The food crisis could worsen the already inhumane living conditions in the world’s largest refugee camp. Guterres visited the Cox’s Bazar refugee camp on Friday (March 14). This is his second visit to Bangladesh. Guterres’ visit is seen as significant after the World Food Programme (WFP) announced it would reduce food aid after USAID’s operations were halted. The WFP said food aid for…
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Masjid-e-Nabawi: Tearful feelings of a German blogger
Masjid-e-Nabawi: Tearful Popular German travel blogger Ken Abrod was overcome with emotion during his recent visit to the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina, Saudi Arabia. He was overwhelmed by the spiritual atmosphere of the mosque and its deep significance in Islam. In his latest blog, titled ‘Inside Medina, Saudi Arabia, the second holiest city in Islam’, Ken shared his feelings with viewers while touring the holy site. Sitting next to the main entrance of the Prophet’s Mosque, Ken said, “I can’t hold back my tears. I can really feel the power…
Read MoreRohingya funding crisis: UN Secretary-General assures, assistance will continue
Rohingya funding crisis: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has assured that all efforts will be made to ensure the necessary funds for the Rohingya. While visiting the Balukhali Rohingya camp in Ukhiya on Wednesday (March 14), he said, “I promise that we will do everything we can to avoid a funding crisis. I will talk to all countries in the world to help us and ensure adequate funding.” Guterres said he will be vocal so that the international community does not forget the Rohingya. More assistance is urgently needed for the…
Read MoreWorld’s longest undersea tunnel: Denmark-Germany to meet in 2029
World’s longest undersea A massive engineering project is underway to revolutionize Europe’s transportation system. The Fehmarnbelt Tunnel, which is being built under the sea, will connect Denmark and Germany. When completed, it will be the world’s longest road and rail tunnel and the longest submerged tunnel. Khabar Express Tribune. The 18-kilometer (11.2-mile) tunnel will carry two roadways and two electric railway lines. While tunnels are traditionally built by digging through hard ground, the Fehmarnbelt Tunnel is being built using prefabricated concrete sections. The massive sections will be floated to the…
Read MoreDr. Yunus promises all-out efforts for Rohingyas
dr-yunus-promises-all-out Nobel laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus has pledged to make every effort with the United Nations so that the Rohingya can celebrate Eid next year in their home country of Rakhine, Myanmar. He said this in the presence of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres after breaking iftar with 100,000 Rohingya at Camp Extension No. 20 in Ukhia on Wednesday (March 14). Yunus spoke in the regional language of Chittagong to establish better communication with the Rohingya. Meanwhile, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has assured that all efforts will be made to ensure…
Read MoreMoscow: Ceasefire will only give Kiev a break
Moscow: Ceasefire will only Russian President Vladimir Putin’s top foreign policy adviser said the 30-day ceasefire proposed by the United States to end the war in Ukraine is not a permanent solution. Moscow has told Washington that it will only give Kiev forces a rest, the Anadolu Agency reported on Thursday (March 13). Recent Russian military advances and US President Donald Trump’s efforts to broker a peace deal to end the three-year war in Ukraine have raised fears of defeat for Western-backed Kiev. Recent Russian military advances and US President…
Read MoreRohingya in aid crisis: Guterres warns
Rohingya in aid crisis: Guterres UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said that a reduction in international aid for Rohingya refugees will lead to a humanitarian catastrophe. He spoke before breaking his fast with Rohingya refugees at Ukhiya Camp 20 Extension in Cox’s Bazar on Friday. “We are on the brink of a deep humanitarian crisis. With the announcement of a reduction in funding, we are at risk of receiving only 40 percent of the amount of humanitarian aid we had in 2024 in 2025. This would be a terrible catastrophe,”…
Read MoreCanada dashes Brazil’s World Cup dream
Canada dashes Brazil’s World cup Brazil is known worldwide as a football country. Football is like a religion there. However, the country has recently been dreaming of progress in cricket. The Brazilian women’s cricket team participated in the qualifiers from the Americas with the hope of playing in the World Cup. But Canada dashed that dream. Canada dashes Brazil’s World cup Brazil lost to Canada by a big margin in the Americas match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup qualifiers. Despite making a great start by defeating Argentina in…
Read MorePutin agrees to ceasefire proposal, but with conditions
Putin agrees to ceasefire Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia agreed to the ceasefire proposed by the United States. However, the root causes of the conflict must be resolved and some issues must be discussed in detail before a ceasefire can take place. He made these remarks at a news conference in the Kremlin on Thursday (March 13) after a meeting with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko. News: Reuters. “We agree with the ceasefire proposal. However, it must be a ceasefire that leads to long-term peace and addresses the root causes…
Read MoreStrict action against Ambassador Harun for refusing to return home
Strict action against Ambassador The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has initiated various measures against former Moroccan Ambassador Mohammed Harun Al Rashid and his family members for defying orders to return to the country. He has also been accused of spreading false information about the interim government. In a press release today (March 14), the ministry said that appropriate departmental action will be taken against Mohammed Harun Al Rashid for his activities. On December 11, 2024, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs ordered Rashid to return to the country and was asked…
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