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US federal judge blocks Elon Musk’s initiative DOGE from accessing personal financial records of Americans.

ION correspondentFebruary 9, 2025February 9, 2025

In US, a federal judge has blocked Elon Musk’s initiative, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), from accessing the personal financial records of millions of Americans stored by the...

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3 Baltic nations disconnect their electricity systems from Russia’s power grid.

ION correspondentFebruary 9, 2025February 9, 2025

The three Baltic nations of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, officially disconnected their electricity systems from Russia’s power grid yesterday. The move is seen as part of a broader plan...

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Israel Prepares for Gaza Exodus as Egypt, Saudi Arabia Oppose Trump’s Resettlement Plan.

Deepak BoraFebruary 8, 2025February 8, 2025

Israel has said it has begun preparations for the departure of large numbers of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip in line with US President Donald Trump’s plan for the...

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USA. A Federal Judge blocks President Donald Trump’s order to end birthright citizenship.

ION correspondentFebruary 8, 2025February 8, 2025

In a big relief for Indian students and professionals living in the United States on visas and awaiting green cards, a federal judge in Seattle has indefinitely blocked US...

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Bangladesh. 14 injured as Awami League cadres fight back in Gazipur.

ION correspondentFebruary 8, 2025February 8, 2025

In Bangladesh, a violent clash erupted when mobs attempted to vandalize former minister Mozammel Haque’s residence in Gazipur. Fueled by anger, students and locals barged in, wrecking the house....

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9th Asian Winter Games to begin in China.

ION correspondentFebruary 7, 2025February 7, 2025

The ninth Asian Winter Games (AWG) 2025 will kick off at Harbin in China this evening. The Games will continue until the 14th of this month. Deputy Secretary-General of...

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Russia appoints new Roscosmos chief.

ION correspondentFebruary 7, 2025February 7, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin has appointed Dmitry Bakanov as the new director general of Russia’s state space corporation, Roscosmos. Mr Bakanov takes over from Yury Borisov, who led Roscosmos...

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H-1B visa registration for fiscal year 2026 to commence on March 7.

ION correspondentFebruary 7, 2025February 7, 2025

The initial registration period for the H-1B visas for fiscal year 2026 will commence on March 7 and close on March 24. The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)...

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Bangladesh. Uncontrolled mob torches former President Abdul Hamid’s residence.

ION correspondentFebruary 7, 2025February 7, 2025

In Bangladesh, last night an uncontrolled mob vandalised and set fire to the residence of former president Abdul Hamid in Kishoreganj district. According to local media reports, a large...

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Bangabandhu Memorial Museum demolished in Dhaka amid protests, arson.

ION correspondentFebruary 6, 2025February 6, 2025

In Bangladesh, the Bangabandhu Memorial Museum in the capital Dhaka was demolished with bulldozers by a raging crowd last night amid the presence of law enforcers. The museum, Dhanmondi...