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DeskReport The United States has learned from new intelligence that Israel is preparing to attack Iran’s nuclear facilities. The information comes as US President Donald Trump’s administration tries to reach a nuclear deal with Tehran, multiple US officials confirmed to CNN. US officials say such an attack would be a major departure for Israel from President Donald Trump’s policies. It could also risk a wider regional conflict in the Middle East. The US has sought to avoid escalation in the region since the Gaza war began in 2023. But officials…

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DeskReport With two emaciated hands, 12-year-old Jana Mohammad is trying to support her entire family. Recently, her struggle for life was captured on camera by the American media outlet CNN. Jana’s journey through the rubble of Gaza, wearing a pink sweater and carrying a bucket of water, is like a never-ending battle. Since her older brother was killed by an Israeli sniper, the responsibility of the family has fallen on her shoulders. Jana struggles every day to provide food and water to keep her sick parents alive. This 12-year-old girl,…

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DeskReport After the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government in Bangladesh, relations with India cooled considerably. As a result, the future of connectivity between the Indian mainland and the northeastern states through Bangladesh is also under threat. In this situation, India has chosen a new sea route from the port of Kolkata to connect with the northeastern region via Myanmar. The Indian government has proposed a new highway from Shillong in Meghalaya to Silchar in Assam, the Indian Express reported. The highway is an extension of Myanmar’s important multi-modal transport…

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DeskReport Geologists have been shocked by unprecedented video footage of the Earth’s surface moving during a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar. They are viewing the footage as a groundbreaking event in the field of seismology. This scene of the earthquake was captured by a CCTV camera on March 28. On that day, a powerful earthquake struck the Southeast Asian country of Myanmar, affecting neighboring Thailand’s capital, Bangkok. According to the claims of the Myanmar military junta, at least 3,700 people lost their lives. The video shows that during the…

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DeskReport Thailand has re-imposed a requirement for applicants to provide financial proof of their financial means for tourist visas, effective from May 2020. The rule was temporarily suspended in November 2023 to facilitate post-pandemic travel. Under the new rules, applicants will be required to prove their financial ability to support themselves during their stay in Thailand. Applicants will now have to submit proof of financial means of at least 20,000 Thai baht (about $550), the Economic Times reported, citing Thailand’s official e-visa portal. Acceptable documents include bank statements for the…

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DeskReport Japan has pledged to stand by NASA despite new uncertainties over the US Artemis program, a mission to return to the moon. Japan will respond positively if the US considers a lower-cost alternative plan, the head of the country’s space agency, JAXA, Hiroshi Yamakawa, said at a briefing on Friday. US President Donald Trump recently proposed cutting $6 billion from NASA’s budget in his 2026 budget proposal, putting the future of the Artemis program in doubt. The goal of the program is to send humans to the moon for…

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DeskReport India has now severed ties with Turkish businesses and universities after a travel ban. The country boycotted Turkey for supporting Pakistan in the Indo-Pak war. India on Thursday banned Turkish company Celebi from operating at its airports. Several Indian universities, including Jawaharlal Nehru University, Jamia Millia Islamia, Maulana Azad National Urdu University, have suspended academic ties with Turkish educational institutions. Turkish company Celebi used to operate ground services at major airports like Delhi-Mumbai. The company has been formally delisted as per the directives of the Union Civil Aviation Ministry…

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DeskReport Calls for a boycott of Turkey are gaining momentum across India as Turkey has openly supported Pakistan in the wake of recent India-Pakistan tensions. Initially, the call was for a travel boycott, but has now escalated to severing ties in business and education. The BBC reported on Friday that India’s civil aviation ministry has revoked the operating licence of Turkish ground handling company Celebi Aviation, citing security concerns. The company was playing a key role at major airports such as Delhi and Mumbai. India’s Minister of State for Civil…

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