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Netanyahu apologizes to Qatari PM for attack

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Desk Report: Netanyahu apologizes to Qatari PM for attack Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has apologized for Israel’s attack on the Qatari capital Doha. He called Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani from the White House on Monday to express his regret for the attack, a source close to Netanyahu told Reuters. The call to the Qatari prime minister came as Netanyahu was meeting with US President Donald Trump in Washington. Another source familiar with the discussions said a Qatari technical team was also present at the White…

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Trump threatens to impose 100 percent tariff on foreign films

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Desk Report: US President Donald Trump has once again threatened to impose tariffs on various products. This time, he announced that any film made outside the United States will be subject to a 100 percent tariff. He also said that additional tariffs will be imposed on countries that do not manufacture furniture in the United States. In a post on his social media account Truth Social, President Trump said that the US film industry has been “stolen by other countries, just like children steal chocolate.” His post also said, “California…

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Former Snapchat CSO expresses interest in investing in Bangladesh in meeting with chief advisor

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Desk Report: Imran Khan, a Bangladeshi-born American investor and former Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) of instant messaging app Snapchat, met with Bangladeshi-born American investor and former Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) of Snapchat. During this, Imran Khan expressed his interest in investing in Bangladesh. He met the chief advisor on Saturday, New York local time. Imran Khan, 48, is currently the board chairman of Aleph Holding. He moved to the United States at the age of 18 for higher education. There, he gained fame as an investment banker in technology companies.…

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After US visa cancellation, Colombian president says no need

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Desk Report: The United States has revoked the visa of Colombian President Gustavo Petro. He attended a pro-Palestinian protest in New York and called on US troops to disobey President Donald Trump’s orders. The US State Department decided to revoke his visa after the incident. In a statement on Friday, the US State Department described Petro’s remarks as “reckless and provocative”. In response, Petro said on social media on Saturday, “I no longer have a visa to travel to the United States. So what? I don’t need one. I am…

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Fox News host threatens to bomb UN headquarters

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Desk Report: US President Donald Trump has been the victim of a disturbance during the United Nations General Assembly session. Angered by this, Fox News host Jesse Waters threatened to bomb the UN headquarters. However, Waters later apologized personally for the comment. UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said that they were “surprised” by Fox News host Jesse Waters’ comment. He said, “For technical reasons, there was a problem with President Trump’s escalator and teleprompter. Therefore, the threat to bomb the UN headquarters is disappointing.” According to a Reuters report, Jesse Waters…

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Colombian president in pro-Palestinian protests after cotton-washing Israel, US announces visa cancellation

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Desk Report: Colombian President Gustavo Petro has strongly criticized Israel, the country that carried out the genocide in Gaza, in his speech at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Not only that, but he also participated in a pro-Palestinian protest in New York later. And immediately after these incidents, the US State Department announced that Petro’s visa will be canceled. According to the British media outlet BBC, the US State Department announced on Friday local time that Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s visa will be canceled. The Foreign Office…

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Sohel Taj wanted to go to the US, but was turned away from the airport

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Desk Report: Tajuddin Ahmed’s son and former State Minister for Home Affairs Tanzim Ahmed Sohel Taj was stopped at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on his way to the United States. He was turned back by immigration last Wednesday. A senior officer of the Special Branch (SB) of the police confirmed the matter on Friday night. Sohel Taj was elected as a Member of Parliament from Gazipur-4 (Kapasia) constituency in the 2001 elections during the previous Awami League government. He was re-elected from the same constituency in 2008 and took charge…

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TikTok sale finalized, worth $14 billion: Trump

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Desk Report: US President Donald Trump announced in an executive order on Thursday that the sale of Chinese-owned video sharing platform TikTok has been finalized. The sale has valued TikTok at $14 billion. He also said that his plan to sell TikTok’s US operations to US and international investors would meet national security requirements set out in the 2024 law. According to Reuters, US Vice President JD Vance said the new US company would be valued at about $14 billion. He said the market value of the popular short video…

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Trump imposes 100 percent tariff on medicines, a big blow to Indian industry

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Desk Report: The United States is implementing a tariff of up to 100 percent on imports of branded and patented pharmaceutical drugs from October 1. US President Donald Trump announced this on Thursday. India’s pharmaceutical industry, which is one of the most dependent on trade with the United States, may be significantly affected by this decision. Trump wrote on his own Truth Social, “Starting October 1, 2025, we will impose a 100 percent tariff on any branded or patented pharmaceutical product. If a company builds their pharmaceutical manufacturing plant in…

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Trump holds closed-door meeting with Pakistan’s Prime Minister and Army Chief at the White House

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Desk Report: US President Donald Trump met with Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir in the Oval Office in Washington. A statement released by the Pakistani Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said that US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio were also present at the meeting. The meeting took place on Thursday local time. Photos released after the meeting show Prime Minister Shahbaz and Field Marshal Munir exchanging views with Trump. Trump is seen giving his characteristic thumbs…

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