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26/08/2021

At least 13 people have been killed in two powerful explosions outside Kabul’s international airport, amid a huge and chaotic evacuation effort from Afghanistan. A “complex attack” on Thursday at the airport in Afghanistan’s capital caused a number of US and civilian casualties, the Pentagon said. A Taliban official and Russian officials confirmed at least 13 people were killed in the explosions....

https://www.newsupdatedaily.com/at-least-13-killed-in-two-blasts-outside-kabul-airport-asia-news/

26/08/2021

Star Digital Report Thu Aug 26, 2021 07:52 PM Small bottles labelled with a ‘Vaccine COVID-19’ sticker and a medical syringe are seen in this picture taken on April 10, 2020. Photo: Reuters "> Small bottles labelled with a ‘Vaccine COVID-19’ sticker and a medical syringe are seen in this picture taken on April 10, 2020. Photo: Reuters The parliamentary body on health ministry today strongly recommended Essential Drugs, a government owned company, to take immediate measures to produce Covid-19 vaccine within six to nine months in order to bring all citizens of the country under vaccination as soon as possible....

https://www.newsupdatedaily.com/js-body-urges-govt-owned-company-to-take-immediate-measures-to-produce-covid-19-vaccine/

26/08/2021

Aug 28th 2021 Having seized control of Afghanistan, the Taliban told women to stay at home, supposedly for their own safety. America and other countries advised their citizens not to go to Kabul airport because of the imminent threat of a terrorist attack. The Taliban warned that there would be “consequences” if American troops remain ed beyond the evacuation deadline of August 31st....

https://www.newsupdatedaily.com/politics-this-week-the-economist-22/

26/08/2021

Bangladesh recorded double-digit growth in demand for inspections for textile and garment items from the international retailers and brands in the first quarter in 2021 compared to Q1 of 2020 and 2019, indicating sustained expansion over pre-pandemic levels rather than a simple rebound. The Hong Kong-based QIMA survey said this in its latest report. For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel....

https://www.newsupdatedaily.com/bangladesh-records-double-digit-growth-in-textile-garment-items-order/

26/08/2021

Instagram is working to expand Search capabilities with the addition of showing videos and photos as results. The Facebook-owned photo and video sharing platform said that the change in Search is currently under development and will be rolled out for users soon. In addition, Instagram is also working on adding support for other languages in Search. Currently, Instagram Search shows results divided under the tabs of Top, Accounts, Audio, Tags, and Places....

https://www.newsupdatedaily.com/instagram-working-on-search-to-show-photo-video-results-like-tiktok-support-for-more-languages-also-coming/

26/08/2021

AFP, Tokyo Thu Aug 26, 2021 07:53 PM Brazil's goalball team in action. Photo: Reuters "> Brazil's goalball team in action. Photo: Reuters Brazil emerge from their team bus singing, clapping and cheering. The bronze medallists from the Rio Paralympics in 2016 are keyed up and in the mood to make some noise ahead of meeting silver medallists USA in Thursday's big clash....

https://www.newsupdatedaily.com/samba-rhythm-to-sound-of-silence-the-dark-art-of-goalball/

26/08/2021

COVID-19 vaccinations in Africa have tripled during the past week, though protecting even 10 percent of the continent by the end of September remains “a very daunting task,” the Africa director of the World Health Organization has said. The continent saw 248,000 new confirmed cases during the past week, with at least 28 countries experiencing a surge in infections driven by the Delta variant....

https://www.newsupdatedaily.com/who-covid-19-vaccination-triples-in-africa-but-still-low-coronavirus-pandemic-news/

26/08/2021

Judge: Sidney Powell, Lin Wood and other Trump lawyers should have checked the former president’s false voter fraud claims. A US judge has sanctioned Sidney Powell and other lawyers for former President Donald Trump who sued in Michigan to overturn Democratic President Joe Biden’s election victory. In a written ruling on Wednesday, US District Judge Linda Parker in Detroit said the pro-Trump lawyers, including Powell and prominent litigator Lin Wood, should have investigated the Republican former president’s…...

https://www.newsupdatedaily.com/trump-lawyers-sanctioned-by-us-judge-in-frivolous-election-suit-courts-news/

26/08/2021

WASHINGTON — The Pentagon’s top IT official said Wednesday that the department’s new enterprise cloud contract, known as the Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability, remains on schedule. The department has laid out a quicker timeline to award the contract to vendors after the preceding enterprise cloud, called the Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure, or JEDI, was delayed by protests for several years, preventing the Defense Department from filling what leaders called an urgent, unmet need for an enterprise cloud....

https://www.newsupdatedaily.com/new-dod-enterprise-cloud-contract-remains-on-schedule/

26/08/2021

Aug 28th 2021 TOM EISENHAUER remembers driving through Manitoba, a province in central Canada, more than a decade ago. Surrounding his car were fields of cold-weather crops, such as wheat, peas and canola (r**e). Dense staples such as maize (corn) and soya, which are more profitable, were few and far between. The view is very different now. More than 5,300 square kilometres have been sown with soya and around 1,500 with maize....

https://www.newsupdatedaily.com/climate-change-will-alter-where-many-crops-are-grown/

Aug 28th 2021TOM EISENHAUER remembers driving through Manitoba, a province in central Canada, more than a decade ago. Surrounding his car were fields of cold-weather crops, such as wheat, peas and …

26/08/2021

If you've been to your local supermarket recently and wondered why some shelves look bare, you're not alone. The boss of the Co-operative Group, which owns the Co-op retail chain, told a newspaper that current food shortages hitting the country were the worst he had ever seen. So why is this happening? This summer, the UK economy has been disrupted by several factors including labour shortages, new immigration rules, and the lingering effects of the pandemic....

https://www.newsupdatedaily.com/why-are-uk-businesses-being-hit-by-shortages-at-the-moment-business-news/

26/08/2021

iPhone 13 series prices may be higher than expected, a new report suggests. Apple is reportedly looking to increase the price tag on the iPhone 13 range to mitigate the impact of rise in chip-making costs. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), Apple's leading chip supplier, is reportedly planning to increase the costs of its chip production. This will impact TSMC customers including Apple....

https://www.newsupdatedaily.com/iphone-13-series-may-cost-more-to-mitigate-rise-in-chip-production-costs-report-2/

26/08/2021

P**n star Ron Jeremy has pleaded not guilty to more than 30 counts of sexual assault. Jeremy is facing the charges in Los Angeles, where he was indicted by a grand jury last week on claims which relate to 21 women aged between 15 and 51 over a 23-year period. The charges include 12 allegations of r**e, seven of forcible oral copulation, six of sexual battery and two of pe*******on while the victim was asleep or unconscious, the district attorney's office has said....

https://www.newsupdatedaily.com/porn-actor-ron-jeremy-pleads-not-guilty-to-more-than-30-charges-of-sexual-assault-ents-arts-news/

P**n star Ron Jeremy has pleaded not guilty to more than 30 counts of sexual assault. Jeremy is facing the charges in Los Angeles, where he was indicted by a grand jury last week on claims which re…

26/08/2021

The Max was grounded more than two years ago following crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia that killed 346 people. By Anurag KotokyBloomberg India lifted its ban on Boeing Co.’s 737 Max jet, a major boost to the American planemaker that leaves China as the only leading aviation market yet to allow the aircraft to resume service. India’s decision comes after it observed “no untoward reporting” on jets already flying since 17 global regulators allowed it to resume flights, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation said in an order posted on its website on Thursday....

https://www.newsupdatedaily.com/india-lifts-boeing-737-max-jet-ban-leaving-china-as-last-hurdle-aviation-news/

The Max was grounded more than two years ago following crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia that killed 346 people. By Anurag KotokyBloomberg India lifted its ban on Boeing Co.’s 737 Max jet, a major …

26/08/2021

At least 267 more dengue patients were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till 8:00am today, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) Among the 267 new cases of dengue infections, only 50 are from outside Dhaka, according to the DGHS. For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. With the new cases, a total of 6462 were diagnosed during this month alone out of a total of 9120 infected....

https://www.newsupdatedaily.com/267-hospitalised-with-dengue-in-a-single-day/

At least 267 more dengue patients were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till 8:00am today, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) Among the 267 new cases of dengue infectio…

26/08/2021

The Downton Abbey movie sequel has been given its official name, as well as a new release date. Now hitting big screens in March 2022, instead of the original December date, the film will be called Downton Abbey: A New Era. The announcement came at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, which in recent days has treated fans to private snippets of the next Matrix film…...

https://www.newsupdatedaily.com/downton-abbey-sequel-gets-its-official-title-and-will-now-hit-cinemas-in-march-2022-ents-arts-news/

26/08/2021

Just call it bankerpalooza, virtual edition. On Friday, central bankers, finance ministers, government officials, academics and financial market participants are set to discuss the biggest economic issues facing the United States and the world as part of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City’s Economic Policy Symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. This year’s gathering will be held virtually due to concerns about the fast-spreading Delta variant of the coronavirus....

https://www.newsupdatedaily.com/climate-activists-want-a-new-us-central-bank-chief-heres-why-business-and-economy-news/

26/08/2021

Star Business Report Thu Aug 26, 2021 05:27 PM The representatives from Incepta were handing over a cheque of Tk 4.59 crore to Begum Jebunnesa Karim, director general of Bangladesh Labor Welfare Foundation, at the secretariat. Photo: Collected "> The representatives from Incepta were handing over a cheque of Tk 4.59 crore to Begum Jebunnesa Karim, director general of Bangladesh Labor Welfare Foundation, at the secretariat....

https://www.newsupdatedaily.com/incepta-donates-tk-4-59-crore-for-labours-welfare/

Star Business Report Thu Aug 26, 2021 05:27 PM The representatives from Incepta were handing over a cheque of Tk 4.59 crore to Begum Jebunnesa Karim, director general of Bangladesh Labor Welfare Fo…

26/08/2021

City Block Builder is a city building simulator in the "tycoon" genre of games, developed by Benglauru-based studio Tentworks. The game is launching at PAX West, which starts September 3, and it has also been selected for a showcase at Gamescom 2021, which is currently underway. The small indie team at Tentworks says it took inspiration from RollerCoaster Tycoon and Cities: Skylines, among other games, but said that what sets it apart is the use of artificial intelligence (AI) which gives the citizens or guests unique personalities that influence the player's decisions....

https://www.newsupdatedaily.com/bengaluru-based-tentworks-city-block-builder-selected-for-gamescom-2021-showcase/

26/08/2021

Just call it bankerpalooza, virtual edition. On Friday, central bankers, finance ministers, government officials, academics and financial market participants are set to discuss the biggest economic issues facing the United States and the world as part of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City’s Economic Policy Symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. This year’s gathering will be held virtually due to concerns about the fast-spreading Delta variant of the coronavirus....

https://www.newsupdatedaily.com/climate-activists-want-a-new-us-central-bank-head-heres-why-business-and-economy-news/

26/08/2021

One hundred and two people died from Covid-19 in the 24 hours preceding 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The total number of Covid-19 deaths in the country now stands at 25,729 and the death rate stands at 1.74 percent. For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. …...

https://www.newsupdatedaily.com/covid-19-102-deaths-recorded-in-a-day-positivity-rate-down-to-13-77/

One hundred and two people died from Covid-19 in the 24 hours preceding 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The total number of Covid-19 dea…

26/08/2021

A model has been left with severe head injuries after being attacked by a leopard during a photoshoot in its enclosure in eastern Germany. The woman, 36, was posing inside the cage at a private retirement home for show animals on Tuesday. She was taken to a specialist clinic by helicopter after being injured by the big cat in Nebra, in the state of Saxony-Anhalt....

https://www.newsupdatedaily.com/leopard-attacks-model-during-photoshoot-inside-big-cat-enclosure-in-germany-world-news/

26/08/2021

Arts & Entertainment Desk Thu Aug 26, 2021 05:32 PM Photo: Collected from Instagram "> Photo: Collected from Instagram Bengali actor turned TMC MP Nusrat Jahan welcomed her first child, a baby boy, earlier today. She was admitted to Neotia Hospital in Kolkata last night (August 25). After being admitted to the hospital, Nusrat Jahan shared a new post this morning....

https://www.newsupdatedaily.com/nusrat-jahan-blessed-with-a-baby-boy/

Arts & Entertainment Desk Thu Aug 26, 2021 05:32 PM Photo: Collected from Instagram “> Photo: Collected from Instagram Bengali actor turned TMC MP Nusrat Jahan welcomed her first child…

26/08/2021

A charity has raised its concerns about the looming end of the £20-a-week uplift to Universal Credit, describing it as the "biggest overnight cut in benefits since the Second World War". According to the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, 413 out of a total of 632 parliamentary constituencies in England, Wales and Scotland will see more than one in three families and their children affected as a result of the £1,040-a-year cut....

https://www.newsupdatedaily.com/biggest-overnight-cut-in-benefits-since-second-world-war-joseph-rowntree-foundation-voices-fears-over-end-of-universal-credit-uplift-politics-news/

A charity has raised its concerns about the looming end of the £20-a-week uplift to Universal Credit, describing it as the “biggest overnight cut in benefits since the Second World War”…

26/08/2021

The e-Commerce Association of Bangladesh (e-CAB) has recently suspended the membership of four e-commerce firms, as they did not send satisfactory response to the complaints consumers filed. The companies are: 24tkt.com, greenbangla.space, excellentbigbazar.com and eorange.shop, the e-CAB said in a statement issued today. For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. Earlier, the e-CAB sent show-cause notices on 16 companies to respond to the consumers' complaints regarding different areas, including money embezzlement, unresolved complaints of buyers and suppliers and responding to e-CAB's show-cause and warning notices.

https://www.newsupdatedaily.com/e-cab-suspends-four-member-companies/

The e-Commerce Association of Bangladesh (e-CAB) has recently suspended the membership of four e-commerce firms, as they did not send satisfactory response to the complaints consumers filed. The co…

26/08/2021

Mi Bands have been very popular in India because of how affordable they are and their features. These bands have also been quite accurate when it comes to fitness tracking in our experience of testing them. The new Mi Band 6 features SpO2 tracking, which was a highly anticipated feature. Xiaomi has also added a bigger display and the ability to track more types of workouts....

https://www.newsupdatedaily.com/mi-band-6-first-impressions-now-with-spo2-tracking-2/

Mi Bands have been very popular in India because of how affordable they are and their features. These bands have also been quite accurate when it comes to fitness tracking in our experience of test…

26/08/2021

James Anderson said England "absolutely nailed it" after they dismissed India for just 78 on the opening day of the third Test at Headingley on Wednesday before surging into a first-innings lead without losing a wicket. India captain Virat Kohli won the toss only for Anderson to remove a trio of top-order batsmen, including the tourists' skipper, during a return of 3-6 in eight overs....

https://www.newsupdatedaily.com/we-just-absolutely-nailed-it/

James Anderson said England “absolutely nailed it” after they dismissed India for just 78 on the opening day of the third Test at Headingley on Wednesday before surging into a first-inn…

26/08/2021

With just a month to go until Germans head to the ballot box to vote in federal elections, the race to succeed Angela Merkel and form the next government is headed for a photo finish. Merkel’s decision to retire after 16 years at the summit of German politics has left her Christian Democrats struggling to coat-tail off her immense popularity and, under new leader Armin Laschet, they could be headed for their worst result in post-war history....

https://www.newsupdatedaily.com/the-race-to-succeed-merkel-is-heating-up-what-you-need-to-know-politics-news/

With just a month to go until Germans head to the ballot box to vote in federal elections, the race to succeed Angela Merkel and form the next government is headed for a photo finish. Merkel’s deci…

26/08/2021

Devastating floods across Europe, killer heatwaves in Canada, wildfires across the US. Extreme weather has hit the headlines across the world in the past few weeks, and even climate scientists have been shocked by its severity and extent, which they say is clearly linked to human activity in heating the planet. It all comes as no surprise to Paul Brown, the Guardian’s former environment correspondent....

https://www.newsupdatedaily.com/reporting-on-the-climate-crisis-for-years-it-was-seen-as-a-far-off-problem-environment/

Devastating floods across Europe, killer heatwaves in Canada, wildfires across the US. Extreme weather has hit the headlines across the world in the past few weeks, and even climate scientists have…

26/08/2021

Ashley Shoptorshi Samaddar Thu Aug 26, 2021 04:06 PM A snippet from the trailer. "> A snippet from the trailer. "Joar Bhata", directed by Sumon Anowar, will release on Chorki at 8 pm today. The short film is jointly produced by Chorki and Redpad Studio. The poster of "Joar Bhata" was released on Chorki's official page and the trailer premiered on their YouTube channel, recently....

https://www.newsupdatedaily.com/chorki-original-film-joar-bhata-releases-today/

Ashley Shoptorshi Samaddar Thu Aug 26, 2021 04:06 PM A snippet from the trailer. “> A snippet from the trailer. “Joar Bhata”, directed by Sumon Anowar, will release on Chorki …