Bangladesh and China signed one economic and technical cooperation agreement and eight MoUs related to cultural heritage, media, sports, and health sectors during Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus' visit to Beijing. Yunus met Chinese President Xi Jinping and discussed enhancing bilateral trade and investment, including cooperation on the Teesta River project and Mongla port modernization.
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Luigi Mangione, accused of assassinating UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, faces federal charges following pressure from health insurance industry leaders seeking a strong deterrent against copycat attacks. This move superseded Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg's case, shocking Mangione's defense team. The federal case potentially carries the death penalty and avoids the controversial terrorism enhancement in Bragg's indictment.
A 2-pound commemorative coin featuring the inscription "Big Brother is watching you" and a camera lens image is being released to honor George Orwell, marking 75 years since his death. The coin references Orwell's novel "Nineteen Eighty-four" and underscores themes of surveillance and totalitarianism. Prices start from 17.50 pounds.
King Charles III will deliver his Christmas speech from the Fitzrovia Chapel, a former hospital chapel in London, breaking tradition due to his ongoing cancer treatment. The message will be pre-recorded and broadcast on Sky News. The speech, addressing various challenges, is set in a historically significant location linked to his grandfather, King George VI.
Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino denied claims from the US state department that a deal had been reached allowing US warships to transit the Panama Canal for free. Mulino clarified that he had informed US secretary of defense Pete Hegseth that neither he nor Panama could waive transit fees. The Panama Canal authority also stated there were no adjustments to fees. The disagreement follows recent talks with US officials, including concerns over China's influence in the canal region.
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