Blasts heard, smoke seen over central Dubai: AFP correspondent
Blasts heard, smoke seen over central Dubai: AFP correspondentDUBAI, March 13, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Explosions rattled buildings in Dubai and a large cloud of smoke hung over a central area of the Middle East financial hub on Friday, AFP correspondents said. An AFP correspondent felt the building shake and heard a huge explosion.
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March 13, 2026 04:23 UTC
US launches trade probes into failures to act on forced labor
US launches trade probes into failures to act on forced labor=WASHINGTON, United States, March 13, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - The United States launched trade investigations Thursday into 60 economies including China, the EU and Japan, fueling the possibility of further tariffs after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's global duties. Theset of probes, initiated by the US Trade Representative (USTR) office, will look into "failures to take action on forced labor" and whether these burden or restrict US commerce. The tranche of investigations came a day after US trade envoy Jamieson Greer launched a probe centered on excess industrial capacity, targeting 16 trading partners. Thursday's investigations will consider policies and practices "related to the failure to impose and effectively enforce a ban on the importation of goods produced with forced labor," the USTR notice said. "For too long, American workers and firms have been forced to compete against foreign producers who may have an artificial cost advantage gained from the scourge of forced labor," Greer said in a statement.
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March 13, 2026 03:41 UTC
Macron to visit Japan, South Korea from March 31
TOKYO, March 13, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Japan from March 31 to April 2 and then South Korea, Tokyo and Seoul said on Friday. "We have agreed to receive President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic and Mrs. Macron as official working visit guests from March 31 to April 2," Japanese government spokesman Minoru Kihara said. Macron, who has visited Japan several times, will hold talks with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. South Korea said that Macron's state visit to South Korea will be from April 2 to April 3 at the invitation of President Lee Jae Myung. "Macron will be the first European leader to make a state visit to South Korea since the launch of (our) new administration," the South Korean presidential office said.
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March 13, 2026 03:39 UTC
Brazil's Recife basks in success of 'The Secret Agent' before Oscars
Brazil's Recife basks in success of 'The Secret Agent' before OscarsRECIFE, Brazil, March 13, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - The northeastern Brazilian city of Recife, where the Oscar-nominated movie "The Secret Agent" is set, is revelling in its moment in the limelight as tourists flock to film locations and a classic local shirt flies off the shelves. The movie has already received numerous awards worldwide, and is nominated for four Oscars -- best picture, best international feature film, best actor, and best casting. - 'Huge impact' -Right after seeing "The Secret Agent," tour guide Roderick Jordao was inspired to create a tour of film locations in the city. The film "put Recife in the spotlight in a way that no government campaign could have achieved," he said while leading a group through several sites. Tomas Santa Rosa, a 22-year-old actor, traveled from Rio de Janeiro to Recife after seeing the film.
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March 13, 2026 03:04 UTC
Opposition leader hopes for a dynamic parliament
Dr Shafiqur Rahman said the current parliament is not a routine one, rather it stands on the sacrifices and blood of people. He congratulated the newly elected Speaker and Deputy Speaker, expressing the hope that they would perform their responsibilities with fairness and impartiality. Shafiqur Rahman expressed optimism that under the Speaker’s leadership, the parliament would become dynamic and constructive. The Jamaat leader assured the Speaker of his party’s cooperation in running the parliament smoothly and effectively. “We want justice,” he said, expressing hope that the parliament would play a central role in addressing political, economic and social injustices.
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March 12, 2026 21:19 UTC
Twelve players share lead after 3rd round
Photo: BSSDHAKA, March 12, 2026 (BSS) - Twelve players shared lead in the point table after the third round of SSPL Int’l FIDE Rating Chess tournament held at Bangladesh Chess Federation hall-room today (Thursday). They are IM Abu Sufian Shakil, Swarnavo Choudhury, Mohammad Shafiqul Islam, Faisal Hossain, Md. In the day’s third round matches, IM Mohammad Fahad Rahman defeated CM Md. Rabiul Hossain defeated Golam Mostafa Bhuiyan, IM Abu Sufian Shakil defeated CM Md Nasim Hossain Bhuiyan, Swarnavo Choudhury defeated Khondakar Nazre Mowla, Faisal Hossain defeated Md. Imam Hossain Mir, Tahmidul Haque defeated Gulam Sarwar, Badal Halder split point with Afzal Hossain Sacchu and Aiyan Rahman split point with CM Avik Sarker.
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March 12, 2026 20:59 UTC
Dacoit member arrested in Sundarbans
BAGERHAT, March 12, 2026 (BSS) - Members of Bangladesh Coast Guard arrested an active member of the notorious Karim Sharif Bahini along with arms and ammunition during a special operation in the Sundarbans this morning. Coast Guard Media Officer Lieutenant Commander Sabbir Alam Sujan confirmed the matter this afternoon. During the operation, the team arrested Osman Gani, 38, an active member of the gang. Coast Guard later carried out a search in the surrounding area and recovered one single-barrel gun, 16 rounds of live cartridges and five rounds of blank cartridges. The arrested individual, Osman Gani, is a resident of Ashashuni Police Station area in Satkhira district.
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March 12, 2026 20:54 UTC
District Road Safety Committee meeting held in Jamalpur
Photo : BSSJAMALPUR, March 12, 2026 (BSS): A meeting here today of the District Road Safety Committee was held at the conference room of the Deputy Commissioner's office to ensure safe and smooth travel for people before and after the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr. During the meeting, participants discussed strict monitoring of transport fares to ensure that passengers are not forced to pay extra during the Eid travel rush. They emphasized the need for coordinated measures to ensure smooth movement of vehicles, maintain road discipline and prevent traffic congestion on major routes. The meeting also stressed strengthening surveillance on highways and transport terminals to make the Eid journey safe and comfortable for passengers. Representatives from the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA), Traffic Police, Bangladesh Railway, various transport organizations, journalists and officials from different government departments attended the meeting.
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March 12, 2026 19:49 UTC
PAO XXIII: Experiencing Cornell Bhangra’s Intoxicating Annual Showcase
Hosted by Cornell Bhangra, this year’s annual celebration of Punjabi culture featured groups from across the nation: MIT Bhangra, Princeton Bhangra, Buffalo Bhangra, Binghamton Bhangra and Apna Virsa Academy — each with a unique performance, but the same glowing smiles. The program also included guest appearances by hip-hop dance group BASE Productions and South Asian a capella group Tarana. Cornell Bhangra has performed not only around Cornell but also on stages as large as America’s Got Talent and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Not to mention, watching a PAO Bhangra performance holds a spot as #57 on The Cornell Daily Sun’s very own “161 Things Every Cornellian Should Do” list. PAO Bhangra brings together Cornell University students, faculty, staff and members of the broader Ithaca community for a thrilling night of dance and music.
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March 12, 2026 19:42 UTC
Nicole Kidman Names Worst Onscreen Kisser: ‘Yikes, I’m Out’
Nicole Kidman has locked lips with a fair number of actors during her career — and recently, she named the worst onscreen kisser. “When Alexander Skarsgård ate a falafel sandwich before we did the scenes in Big Little Lies, I’m like, ‘No, no, no, Alex. '”In Big Little Lies, Kidman played Celeste Wright, while Skarsgård played her husband, Perry Wright. The first two seasons of Big Little Lies are available to stream, with a third season confirmed and in development. Big Little Lies, streaming on HBO MaxMore Headlines:
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March 12, 2026 19:25 UTC
Rochon Genova investigates goeasy Ltd. (TSX:GSY)
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March 12, 2026 19:23 UTC
Gunman, security exchange fire at Michigan synagogue
Law enforcement officers flooded the area soon after the incident, amid heightened tension nationwide over the US-Israeli war against Iran. CNN, citing a law enforcement source, said the suspect in the attack on the synagogue was dead. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer condemned the attack on the Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield, a northwest suburb of Detroit. The sheriff said law enforcement had been on high alert since the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran nearly two weeks ago. Television images showed a massive law enforcement response in the area around the synagogue.
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March 12, 2026 19:06 UTC
Five takeaways from Mojtaba Khamenei's defiant first message
PARIS, France, March 12, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Thursday issued his first message since his elevation to the post, threatening revenge for his father's killing, though he did not deliver the declaration in person. Mojtaba Khamenei was himself wounded, according to statements by some Iranian officials and state television, but there remains uncertainty over his whereabouts and physical condition. Here are five takeaways from his first statement as supreme leader. - Uncertainty over condition -"The first message of the supreme leader of the Islamic revolution, his excellency Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hossein Khamenei!" Instead, the statement was read against the backdrop of an archive photo of Khamanei and a computer-generated flag of the Islamic republic.
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March 12, 2026 19:06 UTC
PM to inaugurate monthly honorarium programme for religious leaders on Mar 14
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. File photoDHAKA, March 13, 2026 (BSS) - Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is set to inaugurate the programme for providing monthly honorarium to religious leaders of different religions on March 14. The inauguration ceremony will be held at 10:00 am at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium in the capital, according to an official release of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Under the programme, monthly honorariums will be provided to imams, muezzins and khadems of mosques, priests and sebaits of temples, principals and vice-principals of Buddhist monasteries, and priests and assistant priests of churches. The prime minister will formally launch the initiative at the ceremony.
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March 12, 2026 19:06 UTC
War in the Middle East: casualty figures from across the region
War in the Middle East: casualty figures from across the regionDUBAI, March 12, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Since the United States and Israel unleashed strikes on Iran on February 28, war has spread across the region and casualties have been reported in countries around the Middle East. The figures are based on numbers released by governments, militaries, health authorities and rescue organisations in the affected countries. Due to reporting restrictions, AFP is not able to access the sites of strikes or independently verify tolls in Iran. The rest of those killed were military or security personnel, including seven US service members. CENTCOM has confirmed six US service personnel killed in Kuwait and one killed in Saudi Arabia.
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March 12, 2026 18:55 UTC