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Lula urges Trump to end Cuba blockade amid deepening humanitarian crisis: Report

Mexico City, May 17 -- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva urged US President Donald Trump to lift Washington's decades-old economic blockade on Cuba during talks at the White House earlier ... Read More


Grading Powell's Fed: good for stocks, bad for affordability

New Delhi, May 17 -- Are you better off than when Jerome Powell assumed the chair of the Federal Reserve Board on Feb. 5, 2018? From the narrow viewpoint of investors, the answer would be yes. Over t... Read More


Javier Bardem says Gaza war, global violence stem from 'toxic masculinity' at Cannes: 'Are we f----ng nuts?

New Delhi, May 17 -- Oscar-winning Spanish actor Javier Bardem has delivered one of the most politically charged interventions at this year's Cannes Film Festival, defending his public criticism of th... Read More


Donald Trump as James Bond? The White House has a suggestion as 007 auditions open

New Delhi, May 17 -- With the search for the next James Bond officially underway, the White House has a suggestion of its own to fill the role of Ian Fleming's iconic British secret agent 007 - US Pre... Read More


Mark Ruffalo says he's "already on A list" over opposition to Paramount-Warner Bros merger

Washington, May 17 -- Actor Mark Ruffalo has intensified his opposition to Paramount's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, saying he believes he has already become a target for speaking ou... Read More


RMG competitiveness vital for Bangladesh after LDC graduation: commerce minister

Dhaka, May 17 -- Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir has emphasised the necessity of maintaining the competitive edge of the ready-made garments (RMG) sector after Bangladesh officially graduat... Read More


UN Women raises concern with EC over low female participation in February election

Dhaka, May 17 -- The United Nations Women on Sunday expressed concern with the Election Commission (EC) over the low participation of women in the 13th parliamentary election held on February 12 last.... Read More


Trump met Xi Jinping in Beijing. He came back with doubts on Taiwan's $14 billion arms deal and lesson in Greek history

New Delhi, May 17 -- US President Donald Trump returned from Beijing signalling he may withhold a $14 billion weapons package for Taiwan, after wide-ranging talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in ... Read More


Wildbuzz | Marvels of the night

India, May 17 -- The rotating hours of blackness that shroud the blue planet have been described as the 'Queen of Darkness'. In the foothill jungles of the Shivaliks, the night is a display of the liv... Read More


TP-Link plans large-scale investment, manufacturing in Bangladesh: MD

Dhaka, May 17 -- Managing Director of TP-Link Private Limited (SAARC) Lynn Wang has expressed strong interest in launching large-scale investment and manufacturing operations in Bangladesh. Taking ad... Read More