Global Outcry: Dozens Demand Ceasefire On July 21, 2025, foreign ministers from 28 nations, including the UK, France, Canada, Australia, Japan, and several EU states, issued a joint statement declaring that the war in Gaza “must end now”. The statement lambasted Israel’s humanitarian aid strategy—described as “inhumane” and depriving Gazans of “human dignity”—and demanded not … Read more
The Crash On July 21, 2025, a Bangladesh Air Force FT‑7 BGI training jet crashed into Milestone School and College in Uttara, Dhaka, shortly after taking off from Kurmitola Air Base. The aircraft, an upgraded version of China’s F‑7 fighter, struck school buildings just after midday. Flight Lieutenant Towkir Islam Sagar died in the crash, … Read more
Who Are Peter & Barbie Reynolds? Peter Reynolds (80) and his wife Barbie Reynolds (76) are British nationals who lived in Afghanistan for nearly two decades. Since 2009, they ran Rebuild Consultancy, operating education and training programs—particularly focused on mothers and children—and continued working after the Taliban regained control in 2021 Arrest & Detention On … Read more
What’s Happening Meta is piloting two major advertising features in WhatsApp’s Updates tab: Status Ads and Promoted Channels. Both are currently available only to select beta testers—initially on Android (v2.25.21.11) and recently to iOS beta users (v25.20.10.78) Status Ads: These are sponsored posts interspersed among user status updates. Businesses upload short media (images, video, text) … Read more
A Five-Day Deluge Across outh Korea Between July 16 and July 21, 2025, much of South Korea was battered by an intense monsoon system. Long-lasting persistent rainfall led to widespread flash floods and landslides, prompting emergency alerts and fresh warnings from the national weather agency Human Toll: At Least 18 Dead, 9 Still Missing As … Read more
Tragedy in Dhaka: A Deadly Crash at Milestone School and College On July 21, 2025, at approximately 1:06 p.m. Bangladesh Standard Time, a Bangladesh Air Force F‑7 BGI training jet took off from BAF Base A.K. Khandaker in Dhaka’s Kurmitola area. Minutes into the training flight, the jet suffered a mechanical malfunction, becoming unresponsive and stalling. … Read more
ISRAELI TROOPS KILL MANY AT AID SITE IN NORTHERN GAZA WHILE UN WARNS OF DESPERATION Israeli forces have been accused of killing dozens of Palestinians at an aid distribution site in northern Gaza, highlighting the worsening humanitarian crisis in the war-torn enclave. According to Gaza’s health ministry, at least 70–90 people were killed and scores … Read more
GLOBAL MARKETS PAUSE AFTER SURGE DRIVEN BY TRADE DEALS, WITH RATE DECISIONS AHEAD Global financial markets have taken a breather after a strong rally driven by a series of trade agreements and easing geopolitical tensions. The recent surge in equities was sparked by progress on multiple trade deals between the United States and key partners, … Read more
Americans Turning Increasingly Into Family Caregivers, AARP Reports A new report released by AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) has revealed a dramatic rise in the number of Americans who are becoming family caregivers. According to the 2025 study, more than 63 million adults in the United States are now providing unpaid care … Read more
UK High Street Retail Suffers as Shoppers Shift Online The UK high street is facing an unprecedented crisis as consumer habits continue to change in favor of online shopping. Once the bustling heart of towns and cities, traditional brick-and-mortar stores are now struggling to survive amid falling footfall, rising operational costs, and evolving digital preferences. … Read more