Australia, Tuvalu to launch climate and security pact this year
SYDNEY, May 9, 2024 (BSS/AFP) - Australia and Tuvalu said Thursday they have agreed to launch a landmark climate and security pact this year, after smoothing over the Pacific island's sovereignty misgivings. The pact also commits Australia to defending Tuvalu in the face of natural disasters, health pandemics and "military aggression", but only upon its request for aid. It is being pursued at a time of heightened concern among Western allies about China's expanding security ties with Pacific island states. But Tuvalu's government had raised concerns about a clause saying it must "mutually agree" with Australia on any security or defence deal with other countries. Before the treaty enters into force, Tuvalu and Australia said they would submit it to further parliamentary scrutiny and public consultation.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
May 09, 2024 15:58 UTC
As Businesses Struggle With Greater AV Demands, Level 3 Audiovisual Provides Strategic Solution
Corsicana, TX (75110)TodayStrong thunderstorms likely. Winds NE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80%..TonightCloudy skies early, followed by partial clearing. A stray severe thunderstorm is possible. Winds NNE at 10 to 15 mph.
Source:Daily Sun
May 09, 2024 13:54 UTC
Australia's Head says IPL form no guarantee for World Cup success
Sunrisers Hyderabad batsman Head has scored 533 runs in 11 IPL matches so far, with only Virat Kohli (542) and Ruturaj Gaikwad (541) above him, and the 30-year-old's aggressive approach has marked him out as one to watch at the June 1-29 World Cup. "Whenever you're playing, you want to be as consistent as you can, you want to be getting runs. It's nice to be playing well (but) that's not going to guarantee anything in the West Indies," Head told reporters. "I'm very pleased I was able to play spin tonight and the things I'm working on in training are somewhat working at the moment. But I'm trying to stay relaxed as I have done for the last couple of years and be ready to go."
Source:bd News24
May 09, 2024 13:22 UTC
Mother, daughter found dead in Dohar
Police recovered the bodies of a mother and her toddler daughter from their house in Dohar upazila in Dhaka. The deceased were identified as Kajal Akter, 25, wife of migrant Sirajul Sheikh and her toddler daughter Tabassum. We recovered the bodies around 4:30 pm.”Police brought carpenters and broke into Kajal’s room, said SI Mintu. In the note, Kajal requested that her body would not be sent for an autopsy and requested that she be buried at her father’s place. We believe that, as a result, she strangled her toddler daughter and then committed suicide,” said SI Mintu.
Source:bd News24
May 09, 2024 12:54 UTC
Three killed in clash over autorickshaw stand in Habiganj
At least three people have been killed and more than 50 injured in a clash between rival groups over the control of an autorickshaw stand at Baniachong Upazila in Habiganj. The deceased are Siraj Mia, Abdul Quadir and Lilu Mia. Badir Mia, manager of the stand at Agua Bazar, and autorickshaw driver Quadir had an altercation that resulted in the clash, said Palash. Quadir and Siraj died at the scene while several of the injured were taken to Habiganj District Sadar Modern Hospital in a critical condition, the officer said. One of them, Lilu Mia, was declared dead on arrival at the hospital, he said.
Source:bd News24
May 09, 2024 12:28 UTC
Aziz Mohammad, 2 others jailed for life over 1998 murder of actor Sohel Chowdhury
A Dhaka court has sentenced three people, including controversial businessman Aziz Mohammad BhaiakaAbdul Aziz, to life in prison in a case over the murder of actor Sohel Chowdhury, a cinema star from the 1990s. His brother, Touhidul Islam Chowdhury, filed a murder case at Gulshan Police Station the same day. After theactor’smurder,it was allegedthat Aziz Mohammad was involved in the incident. The actor had an altercation with Aziz Mohammad a few months before the murder. The High Court later paused the proceedings in 2004.
Source:bd News24
May 09, 2024 11:41 UTC
NAU ROUNDUP: Neale finishes play at NCAA Regionals
State Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington Washington D.C. West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Puerto Rico US Virgin Islands Armed Forces Americas Armed Forces Pacific Armed Forces Europe Northern Mariana Islands Marshall Islands American Samoa Federated States of Micronesia Guam Palau Alberta, Canada British Columbia, Canada Manitoba, Canada New Brunswick, Canada Newfoundland, Canada Nova Scotia, Canada Northwest Territories, Canada Nunavut, Canada Ontario, Canada Prince Edward Island, Canada Quebec, Canada Saskatchewan, Canada Yukon Territory, CanadaZip Code
Source:Daily Sun
May 09, 2024 11:03 UTC
Mayor Brandon Scott's anti-violence seeds are bearing fruit
I first moved to Baltimore City in 1989 for work, and have been here ever since. Each tried to address violent crime with a variety of approaches and, at best, temporary results. I recently saw the documentary “The Body Politic” at the Senator Theatre, which follows Mayor Scott’s first years in office and his approach to addressing violent crime. The film and Mayor Scott also spoke of the value of therapy, which many offenders could benefit from. My endorsement will not have an impact, but I wholeheartedly endorse Mayor Brandon Scott for Mayor.
Source:Daily Sun
May 09, 2024 10:45 UTC
VHA: Quality of life here is unmatched
Peter Russell, from left, president of The Villages Homeowners Advocates, talks with John Rohan, director of The Villages Recreation and Parks Department; Drew Craven, executive director of The Villages Grown; Bob Trinh, CEO of The Villages Health; and Heather Long, CEO of UF Health Central Florida, during the VHA’s “Our Community, Today and Tomorrow” on Wednesday at The Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center.
Source:Daily Sun
May 09, 2024 10:12 UTC
Villagers compete in taekwondo event
Tom “Pug” Pugliese, of the Village of Fernandina, Jerry Wroblewski, of the Village of Duval, Myra McElheney, of the Village of Bridgeport at Mission Hills, and Bill Betourne, of the Village of Dunedin, test for their second degree black belts on April 12 at SeaBreeze recreation.
Source:Daily Sun
May 09, 2024 10:09 UTC
Here is the latest Pac-12 Conference sports news from The Associated Press
Scattered strong thunderstorms this afternoon. Large hail in some storms. Chance of rain 50%..TonightScattered thunderstorms, some strong during the evening, will give way to partly cloudy skies after midnight. Storms may produce large hail and strong winds. Chance of rain 50%.
Source:Daily Sun
May 09, 2024 09:15 UTC
Pilot dies as Air Force plane crashes in Chattogram
The plane caught on fire and crashed soon after it took off from an air base on ThursdayOne of the two pilots injured in the crash of an Air Force training aircraft in Chattogram’s Patenga has died from his wounds. The plane crashed soon after it took off from the Chittagong Air Base at 10:28am on Thursday, said Group Captain Taslim Ahmad, manager of Shah Amanat International Airport. One of them died while receiving treatment.”“A YAK 130 training fighter plane of the Bangladesh Air Force crashed in Chattogram’s Patenga due to mechanical failure,” the Inter-Services Public Relations said. The Bangladesh Air Force has dozens of YAK 130s in its fleet. Squadron leader Asim completed his HSC examinations from Savar Cantonment School and College in 2010 before joining the Bangladesh Air Force Academy.
Source:bd News24
May 09, 2024 08:51 UTC
Film director found dead in city
Police have recovered the body of a film director from Dilu Road in the city's Moghbazar, reports bdnews24.com. The body of 55-year-old MA Awal was retrieved around 12:30am on Wednesday and sent to the Dhaka Medical College Hospital morgue. Awal's colleagues had gone to the house around midnight and called police after they did not get a response, said Sub Inspector Md Enamul Haque of Hatirjheel thana.
Source:bd News24
May 09, 2024 06:22 UTC
China's exports and imports return to growth, signalling demand recovery
REUTERSChina's exports and imports returned to growth in April after contracting in the previous month, customs data showed on Thursday, signalling an encouraging improvement in demand at home and overseas in a boost to a shaky economic recovery. The weak domestic demand led to deflationary pressure, which boosts China's export competitiveness," said Zhang Zhiwei, chief economist at Pinpoint Asset Management. China has set an economic growth target for 2024 of around 5%, which many analysts say will be a challenge to achieve without much more stimulus. Chinese exporters had a tough time for most of last year as soaring interest rates weighed on overseas demand. Analysts say Chinese exporters are continuing to slash prices to maintain sales abroad amid the weak domestic demand conditions.
Source:bd News24
May 09, 2024 06:08 UTC