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USAID suspends all assistance in Bangladesh including food security & health programs.

ION correspondentJanuary 27, 2025January 27, 2025

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) suspended all assistance programmes in Bangladesh.In a letter sent to all its implementing partners in Bangladesh, the US donor agency USAID...

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Pete Hegseth appointed as next U.S. Defence Secretary.

ION correspondentJanuary 26, 2025January 26, 2025

January 25, 2025 11:46 AM. In USA, the Senate has confirmed appointment of Pete Hegseth as the next U.S. Defence Secretary. The confirmation for appointment of Hegseth came after...

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Flood warnings issued across UK amid heavy rain and destructive winds.

ION correspondentJanuary 26, 2025January 26, 2025

January 24, 2025 10:09 PM. Flood warnings and alerts have been issued across the UK as heavy rain and destructive winds cover the nation. This is due to heavy...

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Indian Merchant Chambers conducts Roadshow in Dubai for upcoming Bharat Calling Conference.

ION correspondentJanuary 24, 2025January 24, 2025

In Dubai, the IMC Chamber of Commerce and Industry conducted an International roadshow on January 23rd, previewing the upcoming Bharat Calling Conference scheduled for February 27th, 2025, at...

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Micheal Martin confirmed as new Irish PM.

ION correspondentJanuary 24, 2025January 24, 2025

In Ireland, Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin has been confirmed as the new Prime Minister after a vote in the Dail, the lower house of the Irish parliament. Media...

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Abu Dhabi, Dubai to be connected by rail, reducing travel time to 30 minutes.

ION correspondentJanuary 24, 2025January 24, 2025

A high-speed train project connecting Abu Dhabi and Dubai in just 30 minutes was announced by Etihad Rail yesterday. The train will travel at speeds of up to 350...

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World Bank appointed neutral expert backs India’s stand on dispute with Pakistan regarding Indus Water Treaty.

ION correspondentJanuary 22, 2025January 22, 2025

The World Bank-appointed Neutral Expert has announced that it is competent to decide on the differences between India and Pakistan over two hydropower projects in Jammu and Kashmir, under...

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Kenya on high alert after Tanzania confirms Marburg outbreak.

ION correspondentJanuary 22, 2025

Kenya is on high alert after neighbouring Tanzania confirmed an outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD) in the northwestern Kagera region. A statement issued by the Ministry of Health...

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Californian residents advised to limit outdoors as wildfires continue to deteriorate air quality.

ION correspondentJanuary 22, 2025January 22, 2025

The US National Weather Service (NWS) advised South California residents to limit outdoor activities due to bad air quality amid devastating wildfires. The NWS has issued several air quality...

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Dhaka urges Beijing to designate Kunming hospitals for Bangladeshi patients.

Deepak BoraJanuary 22, 2025January 22, 2025

Dhaka has urged Beijing to designate hospitals in Kunming for the Bangladeshi patients’ treatment. Bangladesh also proposed establishing a specialized tertiary-level Chinese hospital in Dhaka. The discussion in this...