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Let Donald Trump spread global peace
Donald Trump is leading in the Electoral Vote, far ahead of his rival, Kamala Harris. As per the latest updates, Trump has received 277 Electoral Votes, while Kamala Harris has received 224. Although the official announcement is still pending, the world already knows that Donald Trump is set to become the 47th President of the United States.
Why the US election matters to the world
A story from November 4. No, it's not a surreal or magical tale; it's a true story. I entered Karwan Bazar, the largest wholesale kitchen market in the capital of Bangladesh, Dhaka, around noon. Along both sides of the street, a number of impoverished, underprivileged, uneducated, and working-class people were selling vegetables. Suddenly, I overheard one of them speaking in their regional dialect, saying, “This time, Trump will win.” My ears perked up. An interesting discussion! I stopped and stood still. I saw a man in a worn-out vest, a lungi (traditional cloth worn around the waist), and barefoot, selling red spinach and malabar spinach. Another vendor, in a similar condition, nodded in agreement to what the first one said.
Why a candidate with the most votes can lose in the US election
Citizens of the United States will vote to elect their next president on November 5. However, it is possible that the candidate who receives the most votes may not be declared the winner. The US democracy has some unique aspects that raise various questions. For a long time, the United States has portrayed its democracy as exemplary, particularly after achieving independence or removing autocratic leaders, serving as a model for countries rebuilding their democracies. Today, while Democrats embrace the idea of a multicultural democracy, Republicans are trying to revive the old white supremacy to make the country great again. As a result, the concepts of multicultural democracy and white supremacy are now at a conflicting juncture.
How Thomas Nast’s donkey and elephant became symbols of US election
On November 5, the United States will hold its 60th presidential election. Who will win this time? The donkey or the elephant? If you are unfamiliar with the presidential candidates' symbols in U.S. elections, you might wonder why these animals are even mentioned. But here’s the story: the donkey represents the Democrats, and the elephant represents the Republicans. But could a donkey really be a party symbol? If it were a tiger and an elephant, it might seem more fitting. Yet, for over 150 years, Democratic presidential candidates have been represented by the donkey.
Kamala-Trump poll race and the future of Bangladesh politics
Trump fired off a post on the recent situation in Bangladesh on the X handle on October 31. In this post, he condemned the 'brutal violence' on religious minorities in Bangladesh. He also commented that a chaotic situation is prevailing in Bangladesh at present. The most important comment is 'It would have never happened on my watch'. The literal meaning of Trump's statement is that if he had the power of the United States, such an incident would not have happened in Bangladesh. Through this speech, Trump clarified the direct role of the United States in the recent politics in Bangladesh. This statement of the former US president about the political situation in Bangladesh carries a different meaning.
Future of India-Canada-U.S. diplomatic tension
It would not be incorrect to say that the current phase of diplomatic relations between India and Canada is the most strained and complex in history. Both countries are large in terms of area, population, and economy. A significant Indian-origin population resides in Canada. In fact, about 40% of all international students studying in Canada are from India. Therefore, the cooling of this relationship is particularly significant. Despite geographical distance, the friendship between the two countries began; however, it is quite interesting that for nearly two hundred years, tensions have arisen repeatedly between them. This story has had both sweet and bitter moments.
Blinken to visit Israel, Jordan on new Mideast trip
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Israel and Jordan on a trip through Wednesday, the State Department announced, after the US and Israeli leaders discussed hostage-release talks.
President holds meeting with Qatar Amir, seeks investment in SEZs
President Mohammed Shahabuddin today sought Qatar’s investment in the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in Bangladesh as he held a meeting with visiting Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani at the Bangabhaban here.
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