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Bangladesh: Yunus Suppressing History and Spirit Of 1971 Liberation War, Says Hasina

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has accused Nobel laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus of suppressing the history and spirit of the country’s 1971 Liberation War. The war, which led to Bangladesh's independence from Pakistan, holds immense national significance.

Bangladesh: Yunus Suppressing History and Spirit Of 1971 Liberation War, Says Hasina

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has accused Nobel laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus of suppressing the history and spirit of the country’s 1971 Liberation War. The war, which led to Bangladesh's independence from Pakistan, holds immense national significance.

Serbia authorities using spyware to track journalists and activists, Amnesty claims

Serbian authorities have been using sophisticated digital surveillance technology to spy on journalists and activists in the Balkan country, Amnesty International said in a report published Monday.

Canada's Finance Minister Resigns After Policy Clash With PM Trudeau

Canada's Finance Minister Resigns After Policy Clash With PM Trudeau. Watch to know more.

Israel greenlights $11 million plan to 'double' Golan Heights population amid regional tensions

Israel on Sunday (Dec 15) approved a plan to "double" the population of the annexed Golan Heights. This comes as the country insists that it had no intention of confronting Syria after Israeli forces, acting on the orders of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, seized a UN-patrolled buffer zone in the wake of the ouster of Syrian president Bashar al-Assad by Islamist rebels.

Israel greenlights $11 million plan to 'double' Golan Heights population amid regional tensions

The Israeli government, as per reports, has approved 40 million shekel ($11 million) for this population plan

Buffalo Bills go past Detroit Lions, Patrick Mahomes injured in Kansas City Chiefs win vs Cleveland Browns

Josh Allen delivered another barnstorming performance with two rushing touchdowns as the Buffalo Bills handed the Detroit Lions only their second defeat of the season with a 48-42 NFL victory at Ford Field on Sunday.

Buffalo Bills go past Detroit Lions, Patrick Mahomes injured in Kansas City Chiefs win vs Cleveland Browns

The blockbuster clash between the two high-scoring potential Super Bowl contenders did not disappoint, with Bills quarterback Allen once again underscoring his credentials as the front-runner for this season's Most Valuable Player award.

Top 10 world news: Canada's Deputy PM resigns; Syria's Assad says Russia 'requested' his evacuation, and more

Canada's Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland on Monday (Dec 16) announced her resignation from the cabinet over disagreements with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Ottawa's response to US President-elect Donald Trump's tariff threats.

Trump Eyes Privatizing U.S. Postal Services Amid Growing Losses

President-elect Donald Trump is eyeing the privatization of the U.S. Postal service as the agency struggles with mounting losses. The USPS reported a 9.5 billion dollar net loss for the fiscal year ending September 30th, up by 3 billion dollars from the previous year. Since 2007, the postal service has accumulated over 100 billion dollars in losses.

Trump Eyes Privatizing U.S. Postal Services Amid Growing Losses

President-elect Donald Trump is eyeing the privatization of the U.S. Postal service as the agency struggles with mounting losses. The USPS reported a 9.5 billion dollar net loss for the fiscal year ending September 30th, up by 3 billion dollars from the previous year. Since 2007, the postal service has accumulated over 100 billion dollars in losses.

India Strengthens Borders: Myanmar Fence To Bolster Northeast Security

#Gravitas India is intensifying its security along its borders, with a new focus on its Northeastern states. The Indian government has launched a massive fencing project along the 1,643-kilometer-long border with Myanmar.

Zakir Hussain- Life in Pictures of Tabla Maestro, 4-Time Grammy Winner
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Widely known as the greatest tabla player of his generation, tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain died today at the age of 73 of a rare lung disease in San Francisco while getting treated for the same. A music icon who helped put tabla on the global stage, and created unique fusion between Indian classical music and western musical instruments, with his collaborations, India lost a gem today with Zakir Hussain’s death.  Four-time Grammy winner and three Padma Award winner, Zakir’s life is one for the books. Here’s looking back at how Zakir went on to become a global ambassador for Indian music on the global stage.   

Legendary Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain hospitalised in San Francisco due to serious ailments

Legendary musician and tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain has been hospitalised due to serious health issues. The 73-year-old musician is currently under doctor's observation in a hospital in San Francisco, USA.

Legendary Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain hospitalised in San Francisco due to serious ailments

Hussain, the son of legendary Tabla player, Ustad Allah Rakha, has been treated for serious ailments. However, the exact reason behind his ill health is not known at the moment.

Journalist & Host Of Ratio’d On True North, Harrison Faulkner, On What's Next For The Trudeau Govt?

Journalist and Host of Ratio’d on True North Harrison Faulkner Harry Faulkner joins Molly Gambir live on #Gravitas and weighs in on the latest developments in Trudeau's government in Canada . Watch this exclusive interview here.

Ghana's President-elect Says IMF Deal to Cap Radical Reforms

Ghana's newly elected President, John Mahama, said a funding arrangement with the international monetary fund will constrain his administration's capacity to implement quick substantial reforms. This follows a recent electoral victory that granted him a significant mandate to address the country's severe debt crisis and high inflation.

Ghana's President-elect Says IMF Deal to Cap Radical Reforms

Ghana's newly elected President, John Mahama, said a funding arrangement with the international monetary fund will constrain his administration's capacity to implement quick substantial reforms. This follows a recent electoral victory that granted him a significant mandate to address the country's severe debt crisis and high inflation.

Israel Drops ‘Earthquake Bomb’ As Iran Arouses Fear With Secret Ship And Fighter Jet

Two major developments are occurring in West Asia. Israel has dropped an ‘earthquake bomb’ in Syria, its impact was so strong that it was measured as a 3.1 magnitude tremor. Simultaneously, Iran is arousing fear with its new secret ship and fighter jet. Will these developments set the stage for a larger confrontation? The early stages of a new arms race that could engulf the region in further chaos? Watch in fort more details!