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Veteran Goalkeeper Says World Cup Success Confirmed His Belief That He Belonged at a Major Club Santiago, Chile — Cape Verde international goalkeeper Vozinha has completed a move to Chilean football powerhouse Colo-Colo, describing the transfer as the fulfillment of a long-held belief that he was destined to play for one of the sport's historic clubs. Speaking shortly after his unveiling on Tuesday, the 40-year-old said his performances on football's biggest stage reinforced the confidence he had carried throughout his career, despite spending much of it in smaller European and African leagues. "Throughout my career, I always believed I had the quality to represent a major club," Vozinha said. "Even when I was playing outside the spotlight, I never lost that conviction. When Colo-Colo expressed interest, my decision was immediate. There were other opportunities, but this was the destination I wanted most." World Cup Breakthrough Vozinha became one ...

Former Prime Minister Expected to Outline Political Plans While Remaining in Exile in India New Delhi/Dhaka — Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is expected to make her first major public appearance in nearly two years on Wednesday, delivering a virtual address from New Delhi as speculation grows over her political future and a possible return to Bangladesh despite outstanding legal cases against her. The address comes almost exactly two years after the dramatic political upheaval of August 2024, when a nationwide student-led protest movement forced the end of her 17-year rule and prompted her departure to India. The event, organized by the Foreign Correspondents' Club (FCC) of South Asia, is expected to feature Hasina alongside her son, Sajeeb Wazed Joy, and several senior leaders of the Awami League, the party she led for nearly two decades. Exile Following Political Upheaval Sheikh Hasina has remained in India since leaving Bangladesh during the political crisis th...

ওয়াশিংটন-টোকিওর যৌথ মুদ্রা হস্তক্ষেপের পেছনের অর্থনৈতিক বাস্তবতা বিশ্বের অন্যতম গুরুত্বপূর্ণ মুদ্রা জাপানি ইয়েনের দীর্ঘমেয়াদি দুর্বলতা ঠেকাতে যুক্তরাষ্ট্র ও জাপান সম্প্রতি এক বিরল যৌথ মুদ্রা হস্তক্ষেপ ( Coordinated Currency Intervention) পরিচালনা করেছে। সাধারণত একটি দেশ অন্য দেশের মুদ্রার মান রক্ষায় সরাসরি অংশ নেয় না। তবে আন্তর্জাতিক আর্থিক বাজারে ইয়েনের বিশেষ গুরুত্ব এবং বৈশ্বিক অর্থনীতিতে সম্ভাব্য অস্থিরতার আশঙ্কাই এবার ওয়াশিংটনকে টোকিওর পাশে দাঁড়াতে উদ্বুদ্ধ করেছে। অর্থনীতিবিদদের মতে , এই পদক্ষেপের লক্ষ্য শুধু জাপানের মুদ্রাকে স্থিতিশীল করা নয় ; বরং বৈশ্বিক আর্থিক বাজারে সম্ভাব্য অস্থিরতা এবং মার্কিন অর্থনীতির ওপর এর নেতিবাচক প্রভাবও প্রতিরোধ করা। কী ঘটেছে ? সম্প্রতি মার্কিন ডলারের বিপরীতে জাপানি ইয়েনের বিনিময় হার ১৬৩-এ নেমে যায় , যা ১৯৮৬ সালের পর সর্বনিম্ন পর্যায়। এই পরিস্থিতিতে ৩১ জুলাই যুক্তরাষ্ট্রের ট্রেজারি বিভাগ এবং জাপানের অর্থনৈতিক কর্তৃপক্ষ সমন্বিতভাবে বাজারে হস্তক্ষেপ শুরু করে। এই পদক্ষেপের অংশ হিসেবে যুক্তরাষ্ট্র ইউরো বিক্রি করে ইয়েন ক্রয় কর...

International Desk The White House is set to hold high-level discussions with the United States' leading artificial intelligence companies as the administration moves to strengthen oversight of advanced AI systems following a series of recent cybersecurity incidents involving frontier models. According to a White House official, the meeting is scheduled for Tuesday and will focus on expanding voluntary cooperation between the federal government and AI developers. A key proposal under discussion would allow government experts to evaluate the most advanced AI models for up to 30 days before they are released to the public. The initiative follows an executive order signed by President Donald Trump on June 2, which called for the creation of a voluntary safety framework designed to improve transparency, strengthen national security, and enhance the evaluation of next-generation AI technologies before public deployment. Recent Security Incidents Raise New Concerns The meeting comes amid...

International Desk Diplomatic efforts to safeguard maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz are gathering momentum as Iran says discussions with Oman are moving in a positive direction. The developments come amid heightened regional tensions, continued U.S. military operations, and ongoing conflict in Gaza. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said Tehran and Muscat are continuing consultations aimed at ensuring the safe passage of commercial vessels through the strategically important waterway. According to Baghaei, the talks are focused on establishing secure inbound and outbound shipping lanes, with both sides reporting constructive progress. Meanwhile, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said an agreement designed to guarantee freedom of navigation for commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz could be finalized as early as "today or tomorrow." He indicated that the proposed arrangement would help maintain uninterrupted maritime trade through o...

Sydney, August 3 Australian equities started the week on a positive note as improving sentiment over potential diplomatic progress involving Iran and easing tensions in the Middle East encouraged investors to return to risk assets. The market advance was led by gains in banking, healthcare and gold-related companies, while falling oil prices limited broader gains by weighing on energy stocks. Australia’s benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index climbed 0.5% to 9,019.30 points on Monday, extending the strong momentum recorded in July. The index posted one of its strongest monthly performances in five months last month, supported by expectations of improved economic conditions and resilient corporate earnings. Iran Developments Lift Investor Confidence, but Caution Remains A key driver behind Monday’s market strength was renewed optimism surrounding developments in the Middle East. U.S. President Donald Trump recently indicated that Iran and several other Middle Eastern countr...