Microsoft announced on Wednesday that it posted $81.3 billion in revenue for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, marking a 17% increase year-on-year, fueled primarily by strong growth in its cloud computing business.
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Bangladesh announces 3-day holidays for historic general election
Dhaka, January 27, 2026 – Bangladesh’s interim government has declared a three-day public holiday in February to facilitate maximum voter participation in the country’s historic 13th general election and constitutional referendum.
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US suspends immigrant visa processing for 75 countries including Pakistan
Washington, January 15, 2026 – The Trump administration has announced a suspension of all immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries, including Pakistan, effective January 21, according to reports citing a State Department memo. The pause affects visas for employment or family reunification, while non-immigrant visas, such as tourist and student visas, remain unaffected.
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Malaysia temporarily blocks AI chatbot Grok over obscene content concerns
Malaysia has temporarily blocked access to Grok, the AI chatbot developed by xAI, due to concerns over the generation and distribution of obscene and sexually explicit content, the country’s communications and multimedia regulator confirmed on Sunday.
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Samsung Q4 operating profit jumps 64.34% compared to Q3
Samsung Electronics has reported a sharp rise in profitability in its fourth-quarter 2025 earnings guidance, with operating profit increasing by approximately 64.34% compared to Q3 results. The strong quarter-on-quarter growth highlights improving business conditions and stronger demand across key product segments.
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BYD dethrones Tesla as world’s largest electric vehicle manufacturer
Chinese automaker BYD has officially overtaken Tesla to become the world’s biggest electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, marking a major shift in the global EV market. This is the first time BYD has surpassed Tesla in annual EV sales, underscoring the growing dominance of Chinese manufacturers in the clean energy transition.
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Angelina Jolie visits Egypt-Gaza border to support injured Palestinians
Angelina Jolie has once again stepped into the world of humanitarian work, traveling to the Egypt-Gaza border to meet Palestinians affected by conflict and war. The 50-year-old actress has long been dedicated to helping refugees and families in crisis, and this visit highlighted the daily struggles of people in conflict zones.
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Bangladesh reports foreign exchange reserves at $28.52 billion in December 2025
Dhaka, January 2, 2026 – Bangladesh’s foreign exchange reserves reached 28.52 billion U.S. dollars by the end of December 2025, according to the latest data released by Bangladesh Bank (BB) on Thursday.
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UAE raises minimum wage for Emiratis to AED 6,000 per month
Dubai, January 1, 2026 – The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has announced an increase in the minimum wage for Emirati employees in the private sector to AED 6,000 per month, effective January 1, 2026.
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Toyota reports 5.5% decline in global production in November 2025
Tokyo, December 25, 2025 — Toyota Motor Corporation has reported a 5.5 percent drop in its global vehicle production in November 2025, marking the first decline in six months. The Japanese automotive giant produced 821,723 units worldwide, compared to the same month last year, reflecting ongoing challenges in the global automotive sector.
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