America
Shutki’s trip to Detroit: How shutki pizza is winning American hearts
The story of shutki pizza is one of cultural exchange and culinary innovation, showcasing how traditional flavours can find new expressions and appreciation in diverse contexts.
Director, lead actress to attend 'Kajol Rekha' screening in Khulna today
A month since its premiere, "Kajol Rekha", helmed by the renowned director Gias Uddin Selim, continues to grace the silver screen. The film has not only received acclaim from the audience but garnered widespread admiration.
To be treated as equals to the West, the Global South must decolonise its minds
In an over-crowded planet, the system is inherently unstable when we attempt to resolve differences via conflict and war
Biden’s backing of Israel will come home to roost
The infrastructure of Gaza lies in ruins, leaving civilians to scramble for safety among the debris of their previous lives.
Why did the US almost shut down?
I heard that the US government was about to shut down because it was running out of money. How is that possible?
Pegula says potential Saudi deal can help WTA ensure equal prize money
American world number four Jessica Pegula said doing business with Saudi Arabia can help the WTA in its quest to ensure equal prize money but it will carefully evaluate following other sports to the Gulf state.
Nadeem Zaman’s new novel takes ‘The Great Gatsby’ to Dhaka
To be published by Hachette India in early 2023 and meant to be circulated exclusively in South Asia, the novel is “a story of passion, decadence, infidelity, privilege, identity, and the many confounding faces of love and loss in contemporary Dhaka.
America’s relations with Pakistan serving none of them: India
India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has opined that America's relationship with Pakistan has "not served" either of the two countries.
At a glance: America's classroom gun massacres in 2 decades
Nineteen students and two teachers were shot dead Tuesday when an 18-year-old gunman opened fire at their Texas elementary school, the latest in the United States' relentless cycle of school mass shootings.
What's in a cigarette?
Over 3,200 Americans under the age of 18 smoke their first cigarette every day, and most of them are unaware of what they are getting into. Many new smokers may not realize how quickly their new habit can lead to heart disease, stroke, diabetes, lung diseases, and certain types of cancer.
Teens think Facebook uncool, but still use it
American teens think Facebook has definitely lost its cool factor, but use it as much as ever.
IS video threatens attack on New York
The Islamic State releases a new propaganda video threatening attacks on New York City, city officials confirm today.
IS defector explains key reason people joining the group
Despite ISIS's claims of ruling over an Islamic "caliphate" in line with Sharia law, a large number of the group's fighters joined for reasons having little to do with religion, according to a defector from the group.
US states say no to Syrian refugees
More than a dozen US states say Syrian refugees are no longer welcome due to security fears after the Paris attacks.
The Assad Dead End
Forget principles and morality. Forget, or try to forget, the quarter-million deaths for which Bashar al-Assad is responsible, directly or indirectly, since choosing to respond with violence to a peaceful uprising of the Syrian people.
Sachin Tendulkar of India and Australia spinner Shane Warne sell cricket to New Yorkers
Retired international cricketers will play T20 matches in two teams, Sachin’s Blasters and Warne’s Warriors in various venues across the United States of America.
Bangladesh cricketers practice ahead of Zimbabwe series
Members of the Bangladesh cricket team sweated it out during the practice session at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium at Mirpur ahead of the Zimbabwe series.
GUN POLITICS IN THE US
President Obama has to deal with structural hurdles every step of the way - from the Republican-led Congress, to politicians who get financial help from gun lobby groups, to even some liberal politicians who don't want to lose the support of their own voters, the impediments are many.
Raul Castro calls for US to lift trade embargo
Cuban President Raul Castro has told the UN that normal relations with the US will only be possible if America takes a number of measures including the abolition of its trade embargo.