The head of Myanmar’s military government granted amnesty to around 4,900 prisoners to mark the country’s traditional new year, state-run media reported Thursday, but it wasn’t immediately clear how many were political detainees locked up for opposing army rule. Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, the head of the ruling military council, pardoned 4,893 prisoners, MRTV reported. Thirteen foreigners will also ...

It’s a familiar exchange to many women: “I love your dress.” “Thanks, it has pockets!” So coveted is the spacious inset pouch in womenswear that when they exist, they are likely to attract attention. Take Dua Lipa’s look at the 2023 Met Gala — a vintage, cream-colored Chanel gown with pockets she was able to slip her hands inside, to ...

The Trump administration is formulating plans to cut roughly a third of the federal health budget, eliminate dozens of programs and vastly whittle down health agencies, according to an internal document reviewed by CNN. The preliminary memo, sent from White House budget officials to the Department of Health and Human Services, previews the administration’s plans to slash discretionary federal health ...

Police on Wednesday arrested a Jubo League leader as part of the nationwide ‘Operation Devil Hunt’ from Shantiganj upazila in Sunamganj. The arrested, Shahid Mia, 37, son of Hafizur Rahman, a resident of Terhal village, is an Education, Training and Library affairs secretary of the upazila unit Jubo League. Confirming the matter, Shantiganj Police Station officer-in-charge Akram Ali Khan said ...

The UK’s annual inflation rate eased more than anticipated in March, offering a boost to the Labour government amid global economic uncertainties. According to data released on Wednesday by the Office for National Statistics, the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) fell to 2.6% in March from 2.8% in February. Economists had forecast a more modest decline to 2.7%. The better-than-expected inflation ...

The marriage and honeymoon of Bollywood stars Arbaaz Khan and Sura Khan are now old news. The latest update is that Sura Khan is expecting; she’s going to be a mother. The couple was recently spotted leaving a maternity care center in Mumbai, where a team of photographers captured them together, confirming speculation that Sura is pregnant. Arbaaz, who is ...

Arsenal’s demolition of holders Real Madrid to reach the Champions League semi-finals for the first time in 16 years was a statement of intent, according to forward Bukayo Saka. Saka missed a first-half penalty but scored the opening goal in his side’s 2-1 victory in the Bernabeu to seal a 5-1 aggregate win for the English club. They now face ...

As Real Madrid prepare for the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Arsenal, the word echoing through their dressing room is “Remontada” (the comeback). Jude Bellingham, speaking to the press ahead of the clash, confirmed that the term has become emotional anchor within the squad following a 3-0 defeat in London. His words reflected a quiet confidence, even ...

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) confirmed the venue of cricket matches for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics on Wednesday. The matches will be held in Pomona, a city in the western part of the United States. Announcing the venue, the LA28 organising committee stated, “Cricket (T20) is a hugely popular global sport and will be included in the LA28 Games. ...

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) sat with the National Consensus Commission on Thursday morning. BNP standing committee member Nazrul Islam Khan is leading the five-member delegation. The meeting started at the LD Hall of the National Parliament Building at 10:30AM. Other members of the delegation are standing committee member Salahuddin Ahmed, Council member of the BNP Chairperson Ismail Jabiullah, party leader ...