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Israel has become the 'laughing stock' of the Middle East: Ben-Gavir!

Former National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gavir has criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's policy on the Palestinian Gaza Strip. He said that Israel has become the 'laughing stock' of the Middle East. Anadolu Agency reports. In an interview with a local radio station, the hard-right Israeli politician condemned the Netanyahu government for waging war in Gaza. He said, "We have become the laughing stock of the Middle East and I am not sure if we have realized it yet. I was the only person in the government who opposed providing humanitarian aid to Gaza. Because this position could have completely changed the situation in Gaza."

Trump to impose 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminum!

US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he will impose a 25 percent tariff on steel and aluminum. He confirmed that this tariff will be effective tomorrow, Tuesday. Trump said that a 25 percent tariff will be imposed on any steel and aluminum entering the United States. This will be a fair tariff system that can affect any country in the world. He mentioned that a press conference will be held next Tuesday or Wednesday to provide detailed information.

A monkey caused a power outage in Sri Lanka!

The entire country was plunged into darkness after a monkey ‘intruded’ into a power substation in Sri Lanka. The incident occurred yesterday, Sunday, at around 11:30 am local time. According to local government officials, a monkey attacked a power substation located south of Colombo. This resulted in a power outage across the country. Authorities were unable to restore power supply even after more than three hours.

California Governor to Spend $50 Million to Stop Deportations!

California Governor Gavin Newsom has allocated $50 million to protect California’s state policies from challenges by the Trump administration and to help immigrants in the face of the president’s massive deportation plan. He recently signed a law to this effect.

Trump may leave G20, India may face more pressure!

After withdrawing from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), will US President Donald Trump withdraw from the G20 this time? This question is now the center of discussion in international politics.

Indian migrants sent back with their hands and feet tied, Modi government under pressure!

US President Donald Trump has continued the process of sending illegal immigrants back to their country to fulfill his election promise. As part of this, 104 Indians were recently sent back. They were sent back on a US military plane, and as a punishment, the migrants who were sent back were tied with their hands and feet. The incident has sparked a storm of criticism of the government in India, especially against the Modi government's knee-jerk policy.

Israeli attack on Lebanon amid ceasefire, 6 killed!

Israeli forces have carried out airstrikes in eastern Lebanon amid the ceasefire, killing at least 6 Lebanese. Two others were also injured. On Saturday, February 8, Israel carried out a drone attack in the Shara area near the town of Jennata in the eastern Bekaa region, which was confirmed by the international news agency Al Jazeera and the Lebanese National News Agency.

5 Thai hostages arrive in Bangkok today after being released!

Five Thai nationals, who were held captive in Gaza, Palestine for more than a year, arrived in Bangkok on Sunday (February 9) after being released. They were released under a prisoner exchange agreement with Hamas on January 30, 2023. The freed Thai nationals include: Sarusak Rumnao (32), Watchara Sriaun (33), Sathyan Suwannakham (35), Pongsak Thayenna (36) and Bannawat Sathaw (27).

Ramadan starts in Saudi Arabia on March 1, when in Bangladesh?

Sheikh Abdullah bin Suleiman Al-Maneya, a member of the Astronomical Board of Saudi Arabia and advisor to the Royal Court, said that the holy month of Ramadan will start in Saudi Arabia from March 1. The Ramadan moon is expected to be sighted on the evening of February 28, based on which the fasting will begin in Saudi Arabia.

Elon Musk is coming to Dhaka!

The world's richest man, Elon Musk, is coming to Dhaka! The founder of Tesla and SpaceX may come to attend the international investment conference. Several responsible sources have said that the Bangladesh government is very optimistic about his participation in the conference to be held in Dhaka next April. His senior security advisor has already visited Dhaka.

7.6-magnitude earthquake hits Caribbean Sea, tsunami warning issued!

A powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake has struck the Caribbean Sea. The earthquake was felt on Saturday evening (February 8) local time. A tsunami warning has been issued immediately after this. The US Geological Survey (USGS) said that the earthquake's epicenter was about 130 miles (209 kilometers) off the coast of the Cayman Islands, north of Honduras. It struck at a depth of just 10 kilometers (6.21 miles), which could make it even more destructive.

22 more bodies recovered from rubble in Gaza, death toll rises to 48,200!

22 more bodies have been recovered from the rubble in the Palestinian Gaza Strip, bringing the death toll to 48,200. Even though the ceasefire agreement came into effect after a long 15 months, the number of bodies recovered one after another from under the rubble is increasing.

British Minister Fired for Offensive Comments!

The junior minister at the UK Ministry of Health, Andrew Gwynne (50), has been fired for making offensive comments. The country's Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, announced this on Saturday. Andrew Gwynne is accused of sending racist and sexually provocative messages in a WhatsApp group. According to a report by The Guardian, in one message he wrote that he hoped a pensioner who did not vote for him would die before the next election.

DOGE scandal: Did Elon Musk really ‘hack the government’?

Democratic attorneys general of 19 states have filed a lawsuit against the Donald Trump administration in federal court in New York. The lawsuit alleges that the ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ (DOGE) led by Elon Musk illegally accessed data from the US Treasury Department’s important payment system.

Trump announces sanctions on Colombia for not taking back migrants!

Former US President Donald Trump has announced sanctions against the South American country of Colombia. He announced this measure because it has not taken back deported migrants. Republican leader Trump said that a 25 percent tariff will be imposed on Colombian products immediately. In addition, this tariff will be increased to 50 percent within a week.

The United States has extended the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire until February 18!

The ceasefire to end the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has been extended for the second time until February 18, 2025. Although Israel has failed to complete the withdrawal of troops from southern Lebanon as per the previous agreement, the announcement of this extension has come under the observation of the United States.

ICC prosecutor wants Taliban leaders arrested!

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday announced a reward for the capture of Taliban leaders in Afghanistan. He said the number of Americans held in the country could be higher than previously thought. The stark warning came less than a week after the Afghan Taliban government and the United States exchanged prisoners.

Iranian Foreign Minister on First Visit to Kabul Since Taliban Takeover!

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Kabul on Sunday, the first visit by a high-ranking Iranian official to Afghanistan since the Taliban took power. The one-day visit is aimed at strengthening ties between the two countries, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baqaie said.

Hamas releases four female soldiers!

The Palestinian independence movement Hamas has released four female Israeli soldiers who were held hostage in Gaza for 15 months. They were handed over by the Red Cross shortly after 11 a.m. Palestinian time on Saturday. The news was published by Al Jazeera.

Most Israelis want Netanyahu to resign!

The majority of Israeli citizens have demanded the resignation of current Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This anger is directed at Netanyahu for the unprecedented attack by Hamas on October 7, 2023 and his failure to provide security to the country's citizens.

Pete Hegseth is the Pentagon chief, Senate approval!

US President-elect Donald Trump decided to appoint Fox News host Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense. This time, the appointment received final approval from the US Senate. After an equal vote (50-50) in the US Senate, Hegseth's appointment was confirmed by the Vice President's vote. The US television channel C-SPAN broadcast this historic vote live.

‘America First’ Trump’s favorite football club is not American!

Football (soccer) is not very popular in the United States. Baseball, American football and basketball are the main topics of discussion there. But US President Donald Trump is a bit of an exception in this case. He has had a special interest in football since childhood.

Trump at the White House, Russia-China relations closer!

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged to further strengthen relations between Russia and China through a video conference.

Trump slams Biden over Gaza ceasefire!

After being sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, Donald Trump on Tuesday slammed outgoing President Joe Biden's Middle East policy. Regarding the Gaza ceasefire agreement, he commented, "Biden couldn't do it. If I hadn't set a deadline, it would never have been possible."

120 decomposed bodies recovered in Gaza in two days!

Gaza, Palestine: After more than 15 months of fighting, Gazans are searching for their lost relatives in the rubble after a ceasefire was declared between Hamas and Israel. Local volunteers are searching for bodies in the rubble of Rafah, but they are nothing but skeletons.

Iranian President congratulates Palestinian people!

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has congratulated the Palestinian people for their historic victory in the 15-month-long war against Israel in the Gaza Strip.

Erdogan to discuss ending Ukraine war with Trump!

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will discuss ending the Russia-Ukraine war and necessary steps with US President Donald Trump.

Princess Reema attends Trump's inauguration ceremony!

Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. Princess Reema bint Bandar, the Saudi ambassador to Washington, was present at his inauguration ceremony on Monday.

India's dream of becoming the world's economic powerhouse is fading away!

At the moment, one US dollar is equal to 86.54 Indian rupees. A few days ago, this figure reached 87 rupees. Why is this happening? At the time of independence, in 1947, the value of the Indian rupee was equal to one US dollar. But over time, the impact of foreign debt and war has given a big blow to the value of the rupee. The 1962 China-Pakistan war and the 1965 Pakistan war caused the rupee to depreciate to 7.57.

Malaysia has given good news to illegal immigrants!

Malaysia has extended the period of the 'Immigrant Repatriation Program' designed to return illegal immigrants to their countries. Under this program, those who registered online by December 31, 2023 but could not appear at the immigration office have been extended until March 21.

Trump's takeover, Vivek Ramaswamy 'forced' to resign!

Donald Trump has been sworn in as US President for the second time. However, within hours of his inauguration, Indian-origin entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, the deputy head of the Department of Government Efficiency, announced his resignation.

Donald Trump lifts ban on Israeli settlers!

The White House said that US President Donald Trump has lifted the ban on Israeli settlers in the West Bank. Trump has made a major political change by revoking Executive Order 14115 issued during the Biden administration.

915 trucks carrying aid entered Gaza!

On Monday, the second day of the ceasefire, 915 trucks carrying humanitarian aid entered Gaza. The United Nations said this number is more than the target of the ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel.

Trump declares 'national emergency' at US border!

US President Donald Trump declared a 'national emergency' at the country's southern border on his first day in office. His decision heralds a major change in immigration policy.

Donald Trump revokes birthright citizenship!

The new President of the United States, Donald Trump, has decided to revoke the right to citizenship by birth upon taking office. He signed an executive order to this effect on Monday, local time, within hours of being sworn in as president.

Marco Rubio has been appointed as the anti-China and pro-Israeli Secretary of State in the Trump administration!

Marco Rubio has been appointed as the new US Secretary of State with the full support of the Senate. He is known to be anti-China and a staunch pro-Israeli. This information was published in a report by CNN and Reuters on Tuesday.

$1 million to attend dinner with Donald Trump!

US President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance are attending a special dinner to raise money before their inauguration. The dinner has been organized after their inauguration ceremony on Monday. Tickets to attend the dinner start at $50,000 and the highest price has been set at $1 million. A total of five types of tickets have been arranged—$50,000, $100, $250, $500, and $1 million.

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