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The Regulatory Tightrope of Stablecoins: Bridging the Gap between DeFi and Institutional Finance

December 06, 2025

Start with the dramatic growth of stablecoins ($150B+ market cap) and their decoupling from pure crypto trading, now targeting cross-border payments and asset tokenization.

The Three White Poisons: Risks of Salt, Sugar, and Refined Flour

December 05, 2025

Discover why white sugar, white salt, and refined white flour are known as the three “white poisons.” Learn about their health risks — including obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and digestive issues — and explore healthier alternatives to protect your wellbeing.

Family Seeks Air Ambulance Transfer for Khaleda Zia to London or Singapore

November 29, 2025

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia remains in critical condition at Evercare Hospital as her family prepares for an emergency air ambulance transfer to London or Singapore. Read the full update on her health status, the medical board’s pending decision, and the statement from Maruf Kamal Khan.

Landmark Report Criticises UK for Stripping Citizenship, Backs Case of Tower Hamlets' Shamima Begum

November 11, 2025

Former Northern Ireland Lord Chief Justice, Sir Declan Morgan, has delivered a scathing critique of the UK's practice of revoking citizenship, specifically stating that under the recommendations of his commission, British Bangladeshi Sylheti woman Shamima Begum should not have been stripped of her nationality.

Tower Hamlets Shock: Why Are Our Shops Selling Beer to 12-Year-Olds?

November 11, 2025

The judicial system's recent rulings against retailers in Tower Hamlets for selling age-restricted goods to children have sent a ripple of concern through the borough, particularly highlighting a crisis of responsibility within the large British Bangladeshi and Muslim-owned business community that dominates the local high streets. The revelation that individuals from this community were responsible for these illegal sales is feared to exacerbate internal tensions and provide fodder for negative perceptions, potentially causing a deep rift in community trust and social cohesion.

Sex Claim Shame: Foysol Choudhury Suspension Rocks Labour and Community

September 29, 2025

Labour Crisis Deepens: Foysol Choudhury, First Scottish Bangladeshi MSP, Suspended Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations-Scottish Labour has been plunged into a deepening political crisis following the immediate suspension of Lothian MSP Foysol Choudhury over a serious complaint lodged by a Holyrood staff member, which includes a specific allegation of sexual harassment.

ISIS Wives Jailed: Paris Terror Kin Gets 11 Years

September 26, 2025

French Court Jails ISIS Women Who Took Eight Children to Syria; Paris Attack Propagandist's Niece Among Those Convicted-Three women who joined the Islamic State in Syria, including the relative of the notorious Clain brothers, have been sentenced to over a decade in prison by a Paris court, highlighting the complex issue of returning jihadist family members.

WhatsApp Scandal Unmasks 'Your Party' Civil War, Leaving Corbyn's Activists Devastated

September 26, 2025

'Everyone Needs a Slap': WhatsApps Expose Chaos Inside Corbyn’s 'Your Party' as Infighting Rages — Jeremy Corbyn’s nascent political vehicle, ‘Your Party,’ is reportedly on the brink of internal collapse, with leaked WhatsApp messages revealing a state of deep chaos, despair, and bitter in-fighting among its core activists. The confidential messages paint a devastating picture of a group tearing itself apart just months after its formation, with one exasperated activist declaring that “everyone involved needs a slap” to restore order.

Shamima Begum's Hope for UK Return Dashed as Legal Fight Hits Dead End

September 21, 2025

The Latest on Shamima Begum: A Legal and Political Dead End? In a brief but telling encounter, Shamima Begum, the East London schoolgirl who became one of Britain's most notorious ISIS brides, reportedly stormed out of an interview at the al-Roj detention camp in northeastern Syria. The incident occurred after a reporter from the Daily Express asked her about recent political comments from figures like Donald Trump and Nigel Farage, who have suggested a re-evaluation of repatriation policies for former ISIS members. Begum, now 26, offered a terse "no comment" and ended the conversation, an act that speaks to the mounting pressures and seemingly insurmountable legal challenges she faces.

Tower Hamlets GP Suspended for Sexual Misconduct

September 02, 2025

A General Practitioner (GP) from the Isle of Dogs has been handed a 10-month suspension after an independent medical tribunal determined he engaged in sexual misconduct with a female patient during a routine examination. Dr. Manish Tripathi, who worked at Barkantine Practice in Tower Hamlets, will be unable to practice medicine while his case is under review. The suspension period is subject to a review hearing, which will assess his level of insight into his actions.