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  Date: May 30, 2025 By: International News Desk Washington, D.C. — In a significant legal development, a federal appeals court has temporarily reinstated former President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, granting the administration a reprieve as it appeals a lower court's ruling that deemed the tariffs unlawful. Reuters +8 Politico +8 AP News +8 The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued an "administrative stay" on Thursday, pausing the decision of the U.S. Court of International Trade, which had ruled that Trump's use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose broad tariffs exceeded presidential authority. AP News +5 CBS News +5 Politico +5 The lower court's decision had blocked the majority of Trump's tariffs, including a 10% levy on imports from numerous countries, arguing that the IEEPA did not grant the president such expansive powers. Al Jazeera +3 CBS News +3 Wikipedia +3 The appeals court's st...

  Date: May 30, 2025 By: International News Desk Gaza City — The Palestinian militant group Hamas has formally rejected a new ceasefire proposal for Gaza, a deal that had recently gained the backing of both the United States and Israel. The proposal, announced earlier this week, aimed to bring a temporary halt to the months-long conflict that has devastated the region and left thousands dead or displaced. In a televised address Thursday night, a senior Hamas political official called the deal “a continuation of aggression by other means” and accused the U.S. of “manipulating ceasefire terms to serve Israeli interests.” “This is not a true ceasefire. It is a calculated attempt to weaken the resistance while allowing the occupation to regroup,” said the official, speaking from Doha, where key Hamas leaders are based. The U.S. Secretary of State had earlier confirmed that Israel had agreed to the deal and was waiting for Hamas’s official response. The terms reportedly incl...

  By Staff Correspondent Date: May 28, 2025 Location: Dhaka In a landmark judgment, the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh has ordered the reinstatement of 988 employees of the National University (NU) who were dismissed in 2012, putting an end to a prolonged and emotionally charged legal battle spanning over a decade. The verdict, announced Tuesday morning by a full bench led by Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan , directs the university authorities to reinstate all dismissed staff within 60 working days , with appropriate compensation for the period they were unemployed. 📜 Background of the Dismissals The affected individuals—comprising clerks, technical officers, lab assistants, and administrative personnel—were recruited between 2009 and 2011 under a nationwide decentralization and digitalization initiative launched by the National University. However, in early 2012, a new NU administration declared the recruitment process “irregular,” alleging procedur...

By Middle East Correspondent Date: May 28, 2025 Location: Geneva/Gaza City The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has issued a stark warning that over 180,000 Palestinians have been forcibly displaced in the Gaza Strip in the past ten days , following a renewed Israeli military offensive in the region’s southern and central districts. The latest escalation, described as one of the most intense since the beginning of the conflict, has overwhelmed shelters, strained humanitarian services, and intensified the humanitarian catastrophe in the already embattled enclave. 🚨 Surge in Displacement UN officials report that relentless airstrikes and ground operations around Rafah, Khan Younis , and parts of central Gaza have triggered mass evacuations. Many families were forced to flee with minimal belongings, often on foot, in search of safety amid a near-total collapse of civil infrastructure. “The numbers are staggering. We are seeing entir...

  By International Correspondent Date: May 28, 2025 Location: Washington, D.C. In a bold and controversial move, the Trump administration has directed multiple federal agencies to begin the process of terminating over $100 million worth of contracts and grants awarded to Harvard University , citing alleged political bias and lack of transparency in research funding practices. The directive, which surfaced through a memorandum issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on Monday, has sent shockwaves across the academic and policy communities, reigniting longstanding tensions between the former president and elite academic institutions. 🏛 Allegations of Bias and Mismanagement The administration’s decision is reportedly based on a recent internal review which accused Harvard of “engaging in research and academic activities that are inconsistent with the interests of American taxpayers .” The memo further states: “It is not the role of the federal government to sub...

  By Staff Correspondent Date: May 28, 2025 Location: Dhaka The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has issued a local cautionary signal No. 3 for all maritime ports in the country after a low-pressure area formed over the northwest Bay of Bengal and its adjoining coastal regions on Tuesday morning. According to the latest advisory from the BMD, the low-pressure system has intensified slightly and may cause squally weather in coastal areas and the maritime zones of Bangladesh. The ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla , and Payra have all been instructed to hoist the warning signal to alert ships, trawlers, and maritime installations. 🌊 Sea Conditions Expected to Worsen The meteorological department warned that under the influence of the low, deep convection is occurring over the Bay , and the sea may become rough in the coming 48 hours. Fishermen and small marine craft are strongly advised not to venture into the deep sea during this period. Local meteorol...

  Date: May 26, 2025 By: [Your News Outlet Name] Technology Correspondent The Indian Express +1 TechRadar +1 OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and renowned designer Sir Jony Ive have announced a groundbreaking collaboration to develop a new category of AI hardware devices. This partnership aims to redefine human-computer interaction by creating unobtrusive, screen-free devices that seamlessly integrate artificial intelligence into daily life. The Guardian Amity Solutions +1 The Verge +1 The Genesis of 'io' The collaboration began two years ago, evolving into the formation of a new company named 'io' by Ive, alongside Scott Cannon, Evans Hankey, and Tang Tan. The venture attracted a team of top-tier hardware and software engineers, technologists, and designers, many of whom have previously worked closely with Ive. The collective effort is focused on developing a family of AI-native devices that move beyond traditional interfaces. Business Insider +2 OpenAI +2 Wikipedia +2...