Bangladesh has strongly refuted a New York Times report claiming a rise in Islamist extremism. Chief adviser Muhammad Yunus's press secretary criticized the report for oversimplifying the country's political and social dynamics, emphasizing the significant progress made over the past year while recognizing the presence of hardliners.
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Donald Trump denounced Special Counsel Jack Smith's report on his alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election results as 'fake,' claiming the 'Unselect Committee' deleted evidence. Smith's report concluded Trump would have been convicted, had he not been reelected in 2024. Over 250 interviews and testimony from 55 witnesses informed the investigation.
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European airports surpassed pre-pandemic passenger levels in 2024, with traffic reaching 2.5 billion, a 7.4 per cent increase from 2023, according to ACI Europe. Growth was driven by an 8.8 per cent rise in international travel, while domestic travel remained below 2019 levels. Despite economic and geopolitical challenges, many airports set new records, though nearly half still lagged behind pre-Covid numbers. ACI forecasts a 4 per cent traffic rise in 2025 but remains cautious amid global... Expand
Luigi Mangione, the alleged murderer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has expressed gratitude for the support he has received since his arrest. Mangione, who has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder among other charges, is awaiting his next court appearance in February while his legal team continues to update the public.
Jordan King Abdullah, after meeting Donald Trump, said Jordan is ready to accept 2,000 Palestinian children with medical issues right away. The king also said the neighboring Arab nations would soon meet to discuss the relocation of Palestinians out of Gaza. Trump said he'd own Gaza but he would not have to buy it from anyone as there is nothing to buy.