The Trump administration petitioned the Supreme Court Friday to overturn lower court decisions blocking the president's birthright citizenship executive order. Justice Department lawyers filed appeals after federal judges halted the January directive that would deny citizenship to children born on American soil unless one parent holds citizenship or permanent residency. The administration challenges judicial power to issue nationwide injunctions against presidential policies.
Federal courts in multiple states ruled the executive order violates the 14th Amendment's citizenship clause. The constitutional provision grants citizenship to all persons born within United States borders. Trump officials argue the 1868 amendment excludes...
President Trump introduced his 18-year-old granddaughter, Kai, to reporters on Friday, as she modeled merchandise from her new clothing line. The teenager wore a $130 sweatshirt bearing her initials and signature during the White House appearance before boarding a helicopter bound for the Ryder Cup golf tournament. Don Jr.'s daughter announced her apparel brand on Thursday on social media platforms. The University of Miami golf recruit previously addressed the Republican National Convention.
The brand's website features promotional photographs of Kai wearing plain crew-neck sweatshirts on White House property. Her parents have divorced, and reports suggest that her mother has had a romantic relationship with professional golfer Tiger...
Bangladesh's Bengali Hindu community prepares for Durgotsob, their largest religious celebration beginning Sunday. The five-day festival features ceremonies at temples and temporary structures across the nation. Community members welcomed Goddess Durga from heaven during last week's Mahalaya observance, with beliefs stating she arrives by elephant this year.
Festivities commence September 28 with Maha Shashthi and conclude October 2 during Bijoya Dashami when devotees immerse ceremonial idols. Artisans apply finishing touches to clay sculptures depicting Durga defeating demon Mahishasura. The celebration spans 33,355 locations nationwide, with 258 sites in Dhaka alone.
Government officials allocated 50 million taka for festival...
Bangladesh Nationalist Party leaders expect former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia to seek election from the Feni-1 constituency. The area covers Parshuram, Fulgazi and Chhagalnaiya regions where party officials recently restructured local operations. Thursday evening brought announcements for six union committees under Fulgazi Upazila BNP management. Each union established advisory councils with 10 members alongside executive committees containing 71 people.
Fulgazi Sadar Union placed Zia as the primary advisory council member during committee formation. Local convenor Fakhrul Alam Swapan stated the restructuring would strengthen party activities before national elections. Zia maintains ancestral connections to Fulgazi and has won...
United Nations will restore sanctions against Iran on Saturday after Security Council members rejected a Russian-Chinese proposal for delay. The failed resolution received support from only four of the 15 council members during Friday voting. European nations triggered the sanctions return process last month by accusing Tehran of breaking its 2015 nuclear agreement. Iran maintains it does not seek atomic weapons development.
The restored penalties target Iran's military and economic sectors through multiple restrictions. Arms sales face immediate prohibition while uranium processing activities become banned worldwide. Financial assets will freeze and travel restrictions apply to Iranian officials and organizations. Energy sector...
North South University Social Services Club hosted its opening workshop for Socio-Camp XII on September 26, 2025. Mercedes-Benz and Honda sponsored the event held at the university's main auditorium. Dheu co-sponsored the competition while Cinnabon served as an associate partner.
The social awareness case competition attracted 624 registered teams nationwide. Shifat Ul Hoque Sonnet from Grameenphone and Chowdhury Md Nabil Hasan from Rancon Motors Limited spoke to participants. Club President Mowrin Islam and Marketing Head Sadman Ferdous opened the workshop.
Senior lecturer Nazmun Nahar coordinated the event and explained competition guidelines. Faculty advisor Meshbaul Hassan Chowdhury addressed participants about the program's...
Kim Aris warns that his mother Aung San Suu Kyi faces serious heart problems while serving a 27-year prison sentence in Myanmar. The detained democracy leader requested treatment from an outside cardiologist after experiencing chest pain and dropping blood pressure. Military officials denied the health concerns but provided no evidence to support their claims. Aris has received no response to repeated requests for contact with his mother.
The 80-year-old Nobel laureate was convicted on charges critics call fabricated after the military seized power in 2021. Multiple sources confirmed her deteriorating condition to Aris through different channels. Myanmar authorities keep her location secret and deny family visits. International...
The State Department announced it would revoke Colombian President Gustavo Petro's visa after his comments Friday. Officials said Petro encouraged American military personnel to ignore commands and promote violence during his New York visit. The agency described his actions as reckless and inflammatory. Petro attended the United Nations General Assembly when he made the controversial statements.
The Colombian leader addressed protesters outside UN headquarters about American military conduct. He asked troops to refuse orders from President Donald Trump and follow humanitarian principles instead. Petro accused Trump of supporting genocide in Gaza during his Tuesday speech to world leaders. The president also called for legal action...
Bangladesh Nationalist Party leader Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir expressed confidence that February 2026 will mark the next national election date. Political parties gained certainty after Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus delivered remarks at the United Nations General Assembly. Fakhrul spoke with reporters at a New York hotel Friday following the UN session.
The BNP secretary general rejected calls for proportional representation in parliament's lower chamber. He praised Yunus for bringing opposition leaders to the international gathering. Fakhrul described this gesture as demonstrating national unity on the global stage.
The party official commended the interim government's efforts to stabilize Bangladesh's economy and political system...
