Libya's UN-recognised Government of National Accord (GNA) has denounced Egypt's warning of military intervention in Libya, labelling it a "declaration of war". On Saturday, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi warned that if pro-GNA forces advanced on the strategic city of Sirte - some 450 kilometres (280 miles) east of the capital Tripoli - it could… Continue reading Could Egypt and Turkey Go To War in Libya?_Ada Nkong

London City Airport awaited its first flight in nearly three months Sunday as Britain moved another step closer to fully emerging from its coronavirus lockdown on July 4. The main air hub for London’s once-bustling Canary Warf and City financial districts was expected to welcome a short-haul flight from the Isle of Man in the… Continue reading London City Airport Reopens As UK Gradually Wakens_Ada Ogar

One person died and 11 more were wounded in a shooting in the US city of Minneapolis, police said Sunday. Images streamed live to Facebook showed at least one person lying on the pavement as dozens gather around — some screaming for medical help. Other footage appeared to show businesses with shattered windows, and police… Continue reading One Killed 11 Injured in Minneapolis Shooting_Ada Nkong

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh announced on Friday that 97% of items covering fisheries and leather products would be exempted of Chinese tariffs.This comes a month after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and President Xi Jinping discussed enhancing bilateral relation in the background of the economic hardship triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. Diplomatic sources… Continue reading Beijing Grants Exemption to 97% of Bangladesh Export_Ada Nkong

Controversial commentator Katie Hopkins has been permanently suspended from Twitter for violating its hateful conduct policy, the social media giant said. Ms Hopkins, who had more than one million followers, was previously suspended in January for a week. But Twitter said her latest ban is permanent. The social network did not, however, say which tweets… Continue reading Katie Hopkins Permanently Suspended From Twitter_Ada Nkong

Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI) which was established in October, 1970 in Joydebpur, Gazipur, with a view to improve rice production and its technology has been applauded for contributing to five years of food security in Bangladesh.BRRI has reportedly developed 67 high yielding rice varieties including four hybrid ones. Moreover, these varieties are cultivated in… Continue reading Bangladesh Celebrates 5 Year Contribution of BRRI to Food Security_Ada Nkong

Ten states saw a record number of new Covid-19 cases this week, and one of them could be the next epicenter of the national health crisis. Florida reported 3,207 additional coronavirus cases on Thursday -- the largest single-day count in the state since the pandemic, according to the state health department. Florida's total reported cases… Continue reading Florida Shows Signs as Next Coronavirus Epicenter as Cases Spike Across States_Ada Nkong