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Top TikToker Khaby Lame detained by US immigration

LOS ANGELES, United States, June 8, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - US immigration agents detained and later allowed the "voluntary departure" of the world's most-followed TikToker, Khaby Lame, after he "overstayed" his visa, authorities said Saturday.

US congratulates Bangladesh on Independence Day

Reaffirms commitment to Bangladesh’s democracy

For world's poorest, fears for long-term setbacks after Trump aid cut

US has long been the world's largest provider of development aid

Selena Gomez’s tearful video on immigration crackdown goes viral

Singer and actor Selena Gomez was brought to tears following US President Donald Trump’s decision to deport undocumented immigrants from the country. The emotional moment, which she shared on Instagram Stories and later deleted, highlighted her distress over the situation.

UN agencies tremble as Trump term nears

The United States remains the largest donor to the UN, which is already facing significant budget pressures, spurring palpable anxiety over the prospect of funding cuts.

‘Moana 2’ sets sail in local theatres today

The long-anticipated continuation of the beloved story of “Moana” (2016) is finally over. The sequel, “Moana 2,” made its grand debut on November 27 in theatres across the United States. However, the highly anticipated film debuts today across Star Cineplex locations in Bangladesh, as confirmed by a press release from the renowned multiplex chain.

Team Trump assails Biden decision on missiles for Ukraine

The new policy and Biden's pledge to speed up military aid to Ukraine come as the United States prepares for Trump to take over as president in January, having questioned US assistance throughout the war.

Bangladeshi stars Fahmida Nabi and Muza light up San Jose

The celebrated vocalist Fahmida Nabi shared the stage with popular music director and singer Muza in a concert yesterday (November 9), in San Jose, California, USA. Fahmida had already arrived in the United States, while sources revealed that Muza flew in from London to participate.

Celebs flaunt their 'I voted' stickers on crucial Election Day 2024

The much-anticipated Election Day 2024 has arrived, with Americans from all walks of life, including well-known celebrities, casting their votes. This year’s decision is pivotal, as the nation chooses between Vice President Kamala Harris, former President Donald Trump, and a few notable third-party contenders, all vying to become the 47th President of the United States.

September 27, 2017
September 27, 2017

Mattis arrives in Afghanistan as rockets hit Kabul airport

US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis has visited Kabul to pledge support for the government of President Ashraf Ghani, with the precarious security in the Afghan capital underlined by a rocket attack on the airport hours after he touched down.

September 16, 2017
September 16, 2017

NKorea seeks 'equilibrium' with US, says nuclear capability nearly complete

North Korea has said it was seeking military "equilibrium" with the United States as leader Kim Jong-Un vowed to complete Pyongyang's nuclear programme, which he said had "nearly reached the terminal".

September 6, 2017
September 6, 2017

Tourists evacuate as Category 5 Hurricane Irma nears Caribbean

Officials in Florida's Key West and popular Caribbean tourist islands order people to evacuate as Irma, a "potentially catastrophic" Category Five hurricane, was set to make landfall.

September 1, 2017
September 1, 2017

US orders Russia to close San Francisco consulate

The United States orders Russia to close its consulate in San Francisco and two other installations in two days, a move Moscow greeted with "regret," as relations between the nuclear-armed powers took another dive.

August 21, 2017
August 21, 2017

Are Nazis as American as apple pie?

Is the United States threatened by Nazism? The short answer is no, notwithstanding the frightening events in Charlottesville, Virginia.

August 11, 2017
August 11, 2017

China should be neutral if NKorea fires first on US: Global Times

China should remain neutral if North Korea launches an attack that threatens the United States, a Chinese state-run newspaper says, sounding a warning for Pyongyang over its plans to fire missiles near the US Pacific territory of Guam.

July 11, 2017
July 11, 2017

16 dead as US military plane crashes in Mississippi

At least 16 people are killed when a US military plane crashed in rural Mississippi on Monday evening, a regional emergency management official said.

June 27, 2017
June 27, 2017

Image of the United States has plunged under Trump, survey shows

The image of the United States has deteriorated sharply across the globe under President Donald Trump and an overwhelming majority of people in other countries have no confidence in his ability to lead, a survey from the Pew Research Center shows.

June 4, 2017
June 4, 2017

US earns 1-1 draw with Venezuela

Christian Pulisic score the equalizer in the 61st minute as the United States rally to earn a 1-1 draw with Venezuela in a World Cup qualifying tune-up game.

May 28, 2017
May 28, 2017

Simpson leads Casey, Lee by two after 54 holes at Colonial

Webb Simpson lips-out a birdie chance at the final hole and has to settle for a two-stroke lead over Paul Casey and Danny Lee after the third round of the Dean & DeLuca Invitational in Fort Worth, Texas.