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Tens of thousands of Muslims attend annual Biswa Ijtema event in Bangladesh
Tens of thousands of people have gathered on a riverbank near Bangladesh’s capital to listen to sermons by Islamic scholars at the Biswa Ijtema or global congregation of Muslim devoteesABC News - 5h -
Bangladesh students win a chance for change
Interim leader Muhammad Yunus on his hopes for a better futureFinancial Times - 1d -
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Trains canceled across Bangladesh as rail union goes on strike
Trains have been canceled across Bangladesh as railway workers went on strike for higher pensions and other benefitsABC News - 3d -
Pennsylvania teacher accused of calling Muslim student a 'terrorist' is put on leave
A Pennsylvania middle school teacher has been placed on administrative leave, accused of calling a Muslim seventh grader a “terrorist.”NBC News - 3d -
Tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians head to northern Gaza after Israel lifts restrictions
Even before the sun heralded a frigid dawn, a huge and restless crowd set off north along Gaza's coastal road.NBC News - 4d -
Outgoing Muslim Council leader criticises lack of government contact
Zara Mohammed tells BBC the difficulties she faced as she ends her time as Muslim Council of Britain leader.BBC News - 4d -
Bangladesh hires Big Four audit firms to review ‘robbed’ banks
Central bank governor says EY, Deloitte and KPMG have already begun work after loss of estimated $17bnFinancial Times - 5d -
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Tens of thousands in Slovakia protest against PM’s shift towards Russia
Around 60,000 people gather in Bratislava to oppose Robert Fico’s policy moves, with rallies also held in 20 other cities. Tens of thousands of protesters thronged a central square in the Slovak ...The Guardian - 6d -
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Tens of thousands protest in Slovakia against PM Fico
Tens of thousands come onto the streets, as Robert Fico threatens to deport foreigners he says are fomenting a coup.BBC News - 6d -
Capcom testing generative AI to manage “tens of thousands of ideas”
The developers of games like Street Fighter are using generative AI to take the busywork out of development.VentureBeat - Jan. 23 -
Eye Opener: New Los Angeles wildfire forces tens of thousands to evacuate
Another fast moving wildfire fueled by powerful winds near Los Angeles explodes in size, forcing tens of thousands to evacuate. Also, record cold temperatures blanket the South, bringing new ...CBS News - Jan. 23 -
New wildfire in Southern California forces tens of thousands to evacuate
A new wildfire called the Hughes Fire broke out in northwest Los Angeles County on Wednesday. It quickly scorched more than 5,000 acres of land in a few hours and forced some highway closures. ...CBS News - Jan. 22 -
‘We’ve lost all hope’: Rohingya trapped as Bangladesh closes Myanmar border
Muslim refugees fleeing persecution in Myanmar are being detained and forced back by Bangladeshi border guards. In the dim light of his home in Arakan, Myanmar, Mohammed is talking above the ...The Guardian - Jan. 22 -
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UK MPs withdraw report criticising current Bangladesh regime over ‘bias’
Exclusive: Complaints said report was 'inaccurate’ and biased in favour of ousted Sheikh Hasina’s government. A group of MPs has withdrawn a controversial report into Bangladesh after complaints ...The Guardian - Jan. 19 -
Pelosi won't attend Trump's inauguration
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will not attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday, her spokesperson said.CBS News - Jan. 16 -
‘Homeless people given free lunch’ to attend Trump Jr event in Greenland
People in Maga hats at meal last week did not know Donald Trump’s son and were invited off the street, hotel boss says. A group of Greenlanders who attended a lunch hosted by Donald Trump Jr ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
Pelosi not attending Trump inauguration
Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) will not be attending President-elect Trump’s inauguration on Monday, her spokesperson confirmed to The Hill. Pelosi returned to Washington earlier this month ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
TikTok CEO attending Trump inauguration
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew will attend President-elect Trump's inauguration next week, one day after a potential ban of the video sharing platform could take effect in the U.S., according to a source ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
26th Annual IGF Awards Nominees Announced
The 26th annual Independent Games Festival Awards (IGF for short) has announced the categories and nominees for the upcoming show. The ceremony will be livestreamed on March 19 at 6:30 PM PT / 9:30 ...GameSpot - Jan. 16 -
King Charles to attend Auschwitz commemoration
The King will be at an event for the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi concentration camp.BBC News - Jan. 13 -
Tulip Siddiq faces calls to resign after Bangladesh leader’s remarks
UK City minister embroiled in property scandal tied to ousted government of her aunt, Sheikh HasinaFinancial Times - Jan. 12 -
Tens of thousands protest in Romania’s capital against annulled presidential race
Tens of thousands protested in Romania’s capital against a top court’s decision last month to annul the presidential election after an outsider candidate unexpectedly emerged as the frontrunnerABC News - Jan. 12 -
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Tens of thousands displaced from wildfires
Thousands of people in California are rushing to find a place to sleep after mass evacuations and homes were destroyed. NBC News’ Morgan Chesky reports.NBC News - Jan. 12 -
28th Annual DICE Awards Nominees Revealed
The 28th annual DICE Awards has revealed the categories and nominees for this year's show. The show will be livestreamed on February 13 at 8 PM PT / 11 PM ET.. For the coveted Game of the Year ...GameSpot - Jan. 10 -
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Among tens of thousands of displaced Angelenos, celebrities face the same devastating losses
Paris Hilton, Mandy Moore, Jeff Bridges, Mel Gibson and Britney Spears are among the many L.A. County residents affected by the destruction of historic fires.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 9 -
Polish president seeks protection for Netanyahu if he attends Auschwitz event
Poland’s President Andrzej Duda is asking the country’s government to ensure that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu can attend observances marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of ...ABC News - Jan. 9 -
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Bangladesh authorities seek Siddiq account details
It comes after the Treasury minister was named in an anti-corruption probe in the country.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Bangladesh requests UK minister’s bank account details in corruption probe
UK City minister Tulip Siddiq under scrutiny for links to ousted regime of her aunt Sheikh HasinaFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
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Muslim, Arab voters face uncertain political future under Trump
Muslim and Arab American voters in the U.S. face an uncertain political future as President-elect Trump prepares to take office later this month. Long considered a reliable part of the Democratic ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Tesla reports first annual decline in deliveries
Elon Musk's Tesla, which saw its stock surge after Trump's election, reported its first-ever annual decline in deliveries.NBC News - Jan. 2 -
Tesla's annual sales drop for the first time in a decade
Tesla's increase in global sales in the fourth quarter was not enough to overcome a sluggish first half of the year.CBS News - Jan. 2 -
Bangladesh court again rejects bail for Hindu leader who led rallies
A court in southeastern Bangladesh has rejected a plea for bail by a jailed Hindu leader who led large rallies in the Muslim-majority country demanding better security for minority groupsABC News - Jan. 2
