Author: Mynul Islam Nadim

The New Africa Fund has launched a new grant program. The Africa Impact Fundraising Grant (AIFG) Program 2025 is now accepting applications. The deadline for submissions is December 16, 2025. This initiative targets NGOs and social enterprises across Africa. It aims to tackle a critical shortage of funding and fundraising skills. The program combines training with practical financial support. Program Structure: From Online Training to Kigali Workshop Selected organizations will begin with an online curriculum. This training focuses on running effective small donor campaigns. According to the program guidelines, up to 70 groups will receive this foundational education. Participants then…

BBC Studios Productions CEO Zai Bennett addressed the state of television this week. He spoke at the Content London industry event. Bennett described a challenging market where the middle is being squeezed. Yet, he expressed strong confidence in his unit’s future. The strategy focuses on leveraging successful British intellectual property internationally. This approach is key to competing in the global streaming market. Ghosts and Dance Floors Lead International Charge Bennett highlighted specific format adaptations as blueprints for success. The UK hit Strictly Come Dancing became ABC’s Dancing With the Stars in the US. That version now attracts younger viewers by…

Apple has unveiled 24 winning designs from its first public Christmas competition. The digital tree creations were made entirely on iPad. They will illuminate London’s Battersea Power Station throughout December. The festive display runs from December 4th through Christmas Eve. According to Reuters, this public contest marks a new chapter in Apple’s holiday tradition. It follows previous high-profile installations by famous artists. Iconic Chimneys Become Digital Canvases for Festive Art The winning public designs will shine on the power station’s famous chimneys. They will be displayed each evening from 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. This projection turns the historic landmark…

The 2019 horror-thriller Brightburn has landed on Netflix. The film, which offers a dark twist on the classic superhero origin story, became available for streaming starting December 1, 2025. This move introduces the cult hit to a massive new audience on the popular platform. Produced by James Gunn and directed by David Yarovesky, the movie asks a chilling question: what if a child from the stars became a global threat instead of a savior? Its arrival on Netflix in HD and 4K formats is reigniting discussions about its unique premise and the long-stalled potential for a sequel. The Story and…

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas has agreed to a new deal. The veteran will return for the 2025 season. He will then transition to a front office role. The news was reported by ESPN on Wednesday. This move ensures the World Series hero remains with the champion franchise. It also plans for his future beyond playing. The team values his leadership and clubhouse presence highly. Rojas Secures Final Playing Season After Historic Home Run The contract is for one year and $5.5 million. This secures Rojas’s spot on the roster for the title defense. According to reports from ESPN…

A 32-year-old man is under constant police watch in New Zealand. He is accused of swallowing a $19,000 jewel. The alleged theft happened at an Auckland store on November 28. The item is a rare Fabergé pendant. It is inspired by the James Bond film “Octopussy.” Authorities are now waiting for the man to pass the item naturally. Details of the High-Stakes Theft The incident occurred at Partridge Jewelers. According to Euro News, the man allegedly swallowed the pendant inside the store. He was arrested just minutes later. Court documents show he appeared in Auckland District Court on November 29.…

Global superstar Rosalía has announced her massive 2026 Lux Tour. The expansive run will cover North America, South America, and Europe. It begins in Lyon, France, on March 16, 2026. The tour supports her latest album, Lux. It includes multiple nights in major cities like Madrid, Barcelona, and Mexico City. This marks her first large-scale tour in several years, according to Billboard. Tour Itinerary Details and Major Market Stops The European leg kicks off in March. It features arena shows in France, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Germany. Rosalía will play four nights in her hometown of Barcelona at Palau…

President Trump nominated a new director for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau this week. The move surprised many observers. It happened on Wednesday, from New York. The nominee is Stuart Levenbach, a current budget office official. This nomination is not meant to lead to a permanent director. According to administration officials speaking anonymously, it is a legal tactic. The goal is to keep the current acting director, Russell Vought, in his role indefinitely as the White House works to close the agency. Legal Maneuver Extends Acting Director’s Tenure The Vacancies Act limits an acting director’s term to 210 days. Nominating…

The Ottawa Senators and Montreal Canadiens are locked in a fierce battle. The game is currently tied 1-1 after a frantic first period. This crucial matchup took place at the Bell Centre in Montreal on Tuesday night. Both Atlantic Division rivals are fighting for valuable playoff positioning. The opening frame set a dramatic tone for the night. According to NHL.com, the teams traded power-play goals just 24 seconds apart early in the period. The intensity underscores the importance of every divisional point this season. Early Fireworks Define First Period Intensity Montreal’s Juraj Slafkovsky opened the scoring at 3:37. He netted…

U.S. President Donald Trump has pledged to work on ending the war in Sudan. He made the announcement at a Saudi investment conference. This followed a personal request from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. According to Trump, the Saudi leader asked for his direct involvement. The appeal came during a White House meeting the previous day. Trump stated his administration has already begun work on the issue. Saudi Arabia Seeks Trump’s Mediation to End Sudan Conflict President Trump shared details of the conversation publicly. He quoted the Crown Prince highlighting the severity of the Sudan crisis. The Saudi leader…

The Texas A&M Aggies men’s basketball team faces the Pittsburgh Panthers on Tuesday, December 2. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. ET at the Petersen Events Center. This high-stakes game is part of the annual ACC-SEC Challenge. Texas A&M arrives with strong momentum from a decisive road win. The Aggies look to continue their impressive early-season performance. The matchup is a key test for both teams’ non-conference resumes. Aggies Ride Wave of Momentum into Pittsburgh Texas A&M is coming off a stunning 95-59 victory over Florida State. The win occurred last Friday at the Battle of the Bay in Tampa.…

Global pop superstar Dua Lipa has praised her Brazilian fans. She called their energy “electric” after a sold-out show in Rio de Janeiro. The concert happened on November 22 at the city’s Farmasi Arena. It was part of her ongoing Radical Optimism world tour. The singer expressed deep gratitude to the crowd on social media. Her message highlighted a memorable night for everyone involved. Tour Highlights and Fan Connection in Brazil Lipa performed a string of her biggest hits for the audience. The setlist included chart-toppers like Levitating and Physical. The arena was packed with enthusiastic fans singing along. On…

The final College Football Playoff rankings before Championship Weekend are out. They set the stage for a historic clash between the nation’s only unbeaten teams. No. 1 Ohio State and No. 2 Indiana lead the pack, both at 12-0. The biggest surprise was Texas Tech’s leap into the coveted top four. This sets up a monumental Big Ten Championship game. The results this Saturday will finalize the bracket for the new 12-team playoff format. Every game carries massive weight for seeding and byes. Unbeaten Titans Set for Big Ten Championship Showdown Ohio State secured its spot with a dominant 12-0…

Antonio Banderas has revealed new details about the upcoming Anthony Bourdain biopic. He shared insights at the Torino Film Festival over the weekend. The film, titled Tony, explores the chef’s difficult early life. Banderas plays a pivotal mentor to a young Bourdain. He described the intense, fish-filled filming process in New England. The movie aims to show Bourdain’s journey before fame. Behind the Scenes: A Month and a Half Surrounded by Fish Filming took place in Cape Cod and Newport. According to Banderas, the set was constantly surrounded by the smell of fish. The actor joked about having to shower…

Greece has officially chosen its contender for Hollywood’s top prize. The country will submit the film “Arcadia” for the Best International Feature Film category at the upcoming Academy Awards. The selection was made by the national committee in Athens. Director Yorgos Zois’s movie is a metaphysical mystery set in a seaside resort. The film world-premiered earlier this year. It was part of the prestigious Berlin International Film Festival. Since then, it has collected several major awards across Europe. This submission continues Greece’s push for recognition on cinema’s biggest global stage. Award-Winning Film Explores Grief and the Afterlife “Arcadia” stars noted…

A pivotal Liga 1 playoff semifinal kicks off tonight at Estadio Nacional. Sporting Cristal faces arch-rival Alianza Lima in a first-leg battle. The winner takes a major step toward Peru’s coveted spot in the 2026 Copa Libertadores group stage. This match is the culmination of the 2024 season. Both teams enter with strong form, setting the stage for a tense tactical duel. Form and Tactics Set the Stage for Tense Derby Sporting Cristal rides a three-match winning streak into the playoff. Coach Paulo Autuori has instilled a disciplined, possession-oriented style. The team focuses on controlling the midfield tempo. Key midfielder…

Mila Kunis has set a clear limit on her acting schedule. She will now only commit to one film project per year. This decision prioritizes her role as a mother to her two young children. The actress made this announcement at a recent film premiere. According to People Magazine, she is timing all her work around her kids’ school holidays. This plan ensures she is present for her family. A Deliberate Career Shift for Motherhood Kunis and her husband, Ashton Kutcher, have two children. Their daughter, Wyatt, is 10 years old. Their son, Dimitri, is 8. The actress explained her…

A rogue government commissioner’s brutal crackdown has become a symbol of Haiti’s desperate struggle. Jean Ernest Muscadin rules parts of the country’s south with an iron fist, executing alleged gang members. His actions highlight a nation where state collapse has spawned extreme vigilante justice. According to United Nations reports, Muscadin has killed dozens with complete impunity. Yet, many citizens hail him as a hero. This support underscores the profound vacuum of authority in a country overrun by powerful gangs. Two Visions of Control Grip a Nation Jean Ernest Muscadin operates as a one-man judicial system. He conducts snap checkpoints and…

Christmas time is in the air again, and Mariah Carey is back with a holiday-themed collection of snow globes, ornaments, stockings, and accessories for the festive season. After all, you can’t spell Merry Christmas without “MC.” Officially dubbed the “Christmas Time by Mariah Carey Holiday Collection,” Carey’s iconic collection is available to shop online now at Amazon.com. Unlike that viral fan-made ornament (which, in Carey’s words, was “not approved”), this is an officially licensed collaboration between Carey and Amazon, and the pieces are only available to buy online through the site. Many of these items were released in limited quantities,…

So far, the Giants have not had the 2025 campaign they were hoping for. Offensive weapons Malik Nabers and Cam Skattebo are out with injuries; head coach Brian Daboll has been fired; and the team is 2–11 on the season, joining the Raiders, Saints and the Titans in a race to the bottom. Despite the efforts made to bolster the unit in both the draft and free agency, the Giants’ defense has perhaps struggled the most. Indeed, New York has allowed 385.8 yards per game, currently 30th in the league, and blown multiple fourth-quarter leads—two facts that, when taken together,…

Google Photos users can now access their year-end Recap, the photo-hosting site’s own version of something akin to Spotify Wrapped. Like other annual reviews, the Google Photos Recap lets you look back on your past year in photos, offering a combination of memorable highlights enhanced with graphics and other effects, plus photo stats and more. U.S. users will also gain access to a new feature powered by Google’s AI, Gemini, which will showcase your hobbies and other top highlights, the company says. First introduced in 2024, Google Photos Recap aims to capitalize on the data-powered review trend, popularized by services…

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are excited to embark on their next phase of life together, but the couple has some practical decisions to make beforehand. The 35-year-old pop superstar and the NFL star have a stark difference in their financial status – with Swift having $1.6 billion to her name, and Kelce approximately $70-90 million, and a prenuptial agreement is necessary for the two. Now, according to an anonymous tipster, The Fate of Ophelia hitmaker and the Kansas City Chiefs tight end seem to be at odds regarding the prenup. The blind item shared on X claimed, “There is…

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits declined last week in a sign that overall layoffs remain low, even as several high-profile companies have announced job cuts. Fewer Americans sought unemployment benefits last week as job cuts stay low U.S. applications for unemployment benefits in the week ending Nov. 22 dropped 6,000 from the previous week to 216,000, the Labor Department reported Wednesday. The figure is below the 230,000 forecast by economists, according to a survey by data provider FactSet. Applications for unemployment aid are seen as a proxy for layoffs and are close to a real-time indicator of…

When it comes to Christmas music in the 21st century, the airwaves are filled with classics old and new. But in the ever-growing festive canon, some contemporary tracks have managed to carve out a special space in the hearts of listeners. Among these is Lily Allen’s poignant cover of Keane’s ‘Somewhere Only We Know,’ which has become an enduring holiday favorite in the UK. The John Lewis Effect: Turning a Cover into a Christmas Staple Released in 2013, Allen’s version of ‘Somewhere Only We Know’ first gained widespread attention as the soundtrack for the annual John Lewis Christmas advert—a campaign…