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Maracanazo to Pelé: How a nation's tears birthed a football empire
Maracanazo to Pelé: How a nation's tears birthed a football empire
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Maracanazo to Pelé: How a nation's tears birthed a football empire

History is sometimes written through a single game of football. A single goal can change the fate of a nation. A single defeat can leave such a deep wound in the hearts of millions that the pain is carried for generations. On July 16, 1950, such a day arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — a day that would be forever etched in history as the 'Maracanazo'. But history does not only tell stories of wounds. It also tells stories of rebirth. The story of a nation that rises from destruction is truly extraordinary. And the hero of that rise was Pelé.

A turbulent world, a dreamer and a thrilling game: How the FIFA World Cup began
A turbulent world, a dreamer and a thrilling game: How the FIFA World Cup began
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A turbulent world, a dreamer and a thrilling game: How the FIFA World Cup began

The FIFA World Cup, the world's biggest sporting event, did not exist nearly a century ago. In those days, the Olympic Games were the only stage for determining the world's best football team. Seeing the massive global response to the sport, FIFA's first president, Jules Rimet, wondered: if football is so popular, why should it not have its own global stage?

US-Iran historic peace talks in Islamabad today
US-Iran historic peace talks in Islamabad today
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US-Iran historic peace talks in Islamabad today

Long-awaited peace talks between the United States and Iran are being held in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, today, Saturday, April 11. The US side is being led by Vice President JD Vance, while Iran is being led by the country's Parliament Speaker Baqer Ghalibaf. The talks began around 7:00 pm Bangladesh time, Al Jazeera has reported.

NASA’s Artemis II: Why humans are returning to the Moon after 53 years
NASA’s Artemis II: Why humans are returning to the Moon after 53 years
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NASA’s Artemis II: Why humans are returning to the Moon after 53 years

After more than five decades, NASA has launched its Artemis II mission, sending humans back towards the Moon. The four‑astronaut crew lifted off aboard the Orion spacecraft, beginning a 10‑day journey that will take them around the lunar far side and back to Earth.

George Harrison: The unsung hero of Bangladesh's Liberation War
George Harrison: The unsung hero of Bangladesh's Liberation War
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George Harrison: The unsung hero of Bangladesh's Liberation War

Some foreign names are uttered with deep gratitude in the history of Bangladesh's Liberation War—among them, George Harrison stands out. This guitarist of the world-famous band The Beatles was not merely a musician; he was a courageous voice for humanity. Born on February 25, 1943, in Liverpool, UK, the initiative he took during Bangladesh's hour of need in 1971 is not only unique in music history but also permanent and radiant in the hearts of Bengalis.