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A fun, quirky tradition in Cincinnati, Ohio, is stirring excitement ahead of the U.S. Presidential Election. Known as the “Cookie Poll,” this unusual survey has drawn national attention. For over 40 years, the family-owned Busken Bakery has held its own unique polling system by selling cookies decorated with the caricatures of the top two presidential candidates. Remarkably, in nine out of the last ten elections, the candidate whose cookie outsold the other went on to win the presidency. This year, Busken Bakery has baked up two cookie options featuring cartoon portraits of Republican candidate Donald Trump and Democratic candidate Kamala…

The SAFF Champion women’s football team engaged in a warm and open discussion with Interim Chief Advisor Dr. Muhammad Yunus over breakfast, according to Sports Advisor Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan. On Saturday, November 2, Dr. Yunus invited the team to breakfast, where the SAFF champions shared their concerns and experiences directly. The players raised issues related to accommodation, training conditions, and the need for revisions to their salary structure. Dr. Yunus listened attentively and advised the players to submit a written document detailing their concerns, which they promised to provide promptly. When asked about Dr. Yunus’s response, Sports Advisor Asif…

In a recent discussion held at the Dhakeshwari National Temple in Dhaka, Local Government Advisor A.F. Hasan Arif underscored the importance of seizing the opportunity presented by the student and youth movements to establish a discrimination-free society. He stated that this opportunity must not be wasted, emphasizing the urgent need for action to eliminate disparities created by humans rather than nature. “Disparity is a creation of mankind, not nature,” Arif remarked. He called for efforts to address and eradicate the inequalities that plague society, advocating for the establishment of a just society characterized by pure intentions. “The aspirations set forth…

A tragic bomb explosion near a girls’ school in Mastung district, Balochistan, Pakistan, has resulted in the deaths of seven people, including five children and a police officer, with 13 others injured, most of whom are also children. The incident took place on Friday, November 1, as reported by Dawn News. According to Balochistan’s police chief, Fateh Mohammad, the explosion occurred when a van carrying school students and a police vehicle were passing through the area. A motorbike rigged with explosives detonated, leading to the fatal incident. The individuals or groups responsible for the bombing remain unidentified. Following the explosion,…

The United States has imposed sanctions on 19 Indian companies and two Indian nationals, accusing them of supporting Russia in its ongoing war with Ukraine. The announcement came on Wednesday, October 30, as reported by The Indian Express. However, the identities of the two individuals remain undisclosed. Among the sanctioned entities are companies from countries including Russia, China, Turkey, Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia, the UAE, and Switzerland, along with four companies from India. These entities are accused of providing essential supplies aiding Russia in its military efforts against Ukraine. According to the U.S. State Department, sanctions have been applied to…

North Korea has once again launched a long-range intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), as reported by U.S.-based media outlet CNN on Thursday, October 31. According to North Korean authorities, the test was conducted in the early morning local time, with the missile fired from the country’s eastern coast toward the Sea of Japan. This missile reportedly traveled the longest distance over water recorded for North Korea’s ICBMs. Japan’s government confirmed that the missile landed approximately 300 kilometers west of Okushiri Island, off Japan’s coastline. Tokyo officials stated that the missile was distinctly different from conventional missiles, adding to concerns over Pyongyang’s…

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, ousted through a no-confidence vote, remains in prison amid allegations from his party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), that he is being denied basic necessities and restricted from meeting with visitors. In response, PTI leaders have issued a stern warning, threatening a “shutdown of Pakistan” if Khan continues to face mistreatment in jail, according to Al Jazeera. Ali Amin Gandapur, Chief Minister of Pakistan’s northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province and a senior PTI leader, directly addressed the government led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) in Punjab province. He alleged, “Imran Khan is being…

Simon Siu, who grew up in the heart of Macau near the prestigious Hotel Central, has come full circle by purchasing the very hotel that once humiliated him. In the 1960s, young Siu wandered into the hotel, captivated by its grandeur. However, hotel staff swiftly ushered him out, leaving a lasting mark on him. Reflecting on this moment in an interview with CNN, Siu said, “I didn’t understand much back then, but I looked up at that hotel and vowed I’d own it one day.” Now 65, Siu has transformed that childhood ambition into reality. The prominent businessman founded his…

As tensions continue to escalate in the Middle East, Israel’s attacks on Lebanon and Gaza show no signs of abating. Retaliatory strikes have also become frequent. Here is a quick overview of the unfolding conflict. Attacks in Lebanon The brutality in Lebanon persists, with the country’s health ministry reporting at least 60 civilian deaths in airstrikes launched by Israeli forces in eastern Lebanon. Many observers have remarked that this is one of the most devastating days amidst the ongoing Israel-Hezbollah tensions. Strikes in Gaza In Gaza, at least 55 Palestinians have reportedly been killed in an Israeli strike on a…

The U.S. Department of State spokesperson Matthew Miller has extended his congratulations to Mushfiqur Fazal Ansari for his recent appointment as an ambassador. Ansari attended the State Department’s regular press briefing on Monday, October 28, where he posed several questions to Miller concerning current issues in Bangladesh. During the session, Ansari informed Miller of his new ambassadorial role under the interim government of Bangladesh. On hearing the news, Miller expressed his congratulations to Ansari. On October 21, the Ministry of Public Administration issued a notification appointing Ansari as an ambassador for a three-year term with the rank of Senior Secretary.…