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  • Bangladesh’s Next Prime Minister Rahman Speaks on Democracy Sacrifices

    Bangladesh’s Next Prime Minister Rahman Speaks on Democracy Sacrifices

    Tarique Rahman, leader of Bangladesh’s Nationalist Party (BNP), flashed a victory gesture during a press conference after BNP secured a win in the 13th general election in Dhaka, February 14, 2026—Reuters.

    • JI pledges to act as a “vigilant, principled, peaceful opposition.”
    • The BNP coalition claimed 212 seats, while JI’s alliance garnered 77.
    • The European Union described Friday’s elections as “credible.”

    Prime Minister-elect Tarique Rahman of Bangladesh paid tribute to those who “sacrificed for democracy” on Saturday, vowing to foster unity following the nation’s first elections since a deadly uprising in 2024.

    At 60, Rahman, an heir to a powerful political dynasty, is poised to lead Bangladesh, a nation of 170 million, after Thursday’s sweeping electoral victory.

    “This victory belongs to Bangladesh and democracy,” Rahman declared in his inaugural speech post-vote. “It is a triumph for the people who aspire to and have sacrificed for democracy.”

    He will assume leadership from an interim government that has guided Bangladesh since the student-led protests ended Sheikh Hasina’s strict rule in August 2024.

    Rahman’s victory signals a significant comeback for a man who only returned from 17 years in exile in Britain last December, away from Dhaka’s political turmoil.

    The BNP-led coalition secured 212 seats, outpacing the 77 seats won by the Jamaat-e-Islami-led alliance, according to the Electoral Commission.

    Calling for Unity

    Jamaat leader Shafiqur Rahman, aged 67, initially alleged “irregularities and fabrications” in the voting process but later conceded defeat.

    He committed to serving as a “vigilant, principled, and peaceful opposition.” Rahman emphasized that his Islamist party, which faced suppression under Hasina, had doubled its parliamentary seats from previous levels, considering this a foundation for future growth.

    Hasina’s Awami League was disqualified from participating. The 78-year-old former Prime Minister, sentenced to death in absentia for crimes against humanity, issued a statement from hiding in India condemning the election as “illegal and unconstitutional.”

    Rahman urged cooperation across political lines, emphasizing the need for national unity amid political upheaval.

    A Pro-Democracy Victory

    Rahman’s father, President Ziaur Rahman, was assassinated in 1981, while his mother, Khaleda Zia, served three terms as prime minister and wielded significant influence in Bangladesh’s politics for decades.

    “The people of a freedom-loving, pro-democracy Bangladesh have once again delivered victory to the BNP,” Rahman stated, initially in English before switching to Bengali.

    Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, the former interim leader, earlier stated that Rahman would help steer the country toward stability, inclusion, and progress.

    The U.S. embassy congratulated Rahman and the BNP on their “historic victory,” while neighboring India commended his “decisive win,” marking a shift after years of tense relations.

    China and Pakistan, both strengthening ties with Bangladesh since the 2024 uprising and amid cooling relations with India, also sent their congratulations.

    International observers praised the elections, with the European Union calling them “credible.” Turnout was approximately 59% across 299 of 300 voting districts.

    Only seven women secured seats outright; however, 50 more parliamentary seats reserved for women will be filled through party lists.

    Voters also supported in a referendum a broad democratic reform charter, advocated by Yunus, aimed at overhauling Bangladesh’s “completely broken” governance system and preventing a return to single-party dominance. Proposed reforms include prime ministerial term limits, a new upper house of parliament, enhanced presidential authority, and increased judicial independence.

    Rahman acknowledged that the new administration faces serious hurdles, citing a fragile economy, weakened institutions, and law and order issues left by an authoritarian past.

    “We are about to begin our journey amid economic instability, fragile institutions, and law and order challenges,” he said.

  • How to Quickly Raise Team Attack & Defense in Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road

    How to Quickly Raise Team Attack & Defense in Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road

    Aside from the impressive cutscenes, Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road makes your progress more challenging by setting team Attack (AT) and Defense (DF) thresholds. These limits prevent you from rushing through the story too easily. You’ll need to think strategically and do some quick calculations if you want to optimize your team’s ratings.

    Moving at a steady pace is usually the best approach to make sure you don’t miss any opportunities. However, there are small advantages hidden in your inventory that can help you level up your AT and DF ratings faster. Here are the top methods to improve these stats quickly.

    What Are Your Attack & Defense Ratings?
    Your team’s overall strength on both attack and defense is shown in the bottom left of your Team Dock menu. These are split into two separate ratings:

    1. Team Attack (AT)
    2. Team Defense (DF)

    As you progress through the story mode, these ratings will limit your advancement. Reaching the required thresholds for AT and DF can be tough without grinding, unless you take advantage of all available ways to boost your team.

    How To Raise Your Team’s Attack And Defense
    There are several key factors that influence your team’s overall AT and DF:

    • Player Levels
    • Gear
    • The Abilearn Board

    The combined level of your players determines your team’s minimum AT and DF. To level up your players quickly, try doing the following:

    • Complete side quests
    • Play practice matches
    • Play story matches
    • Use experience (EXP) items from your inventory

    Increasing your levels is an essential first step, unlocking more features and making your team stronger.

    How To Improve Players Using The Abilearn Board
    The Abilearn Board is a valuable tool to upgrade your players. Reaching certain levels on this board grants bonus stats, which directly boost your team’s overall AT and DF. Improving your star players like Briar and Raika first can help you score goals more effectively because of their higher potential ceilings.

    To further enhance your players, you can equip them with gear. Like skill beans, gear can be auto-equipped across your team by selecting “Equip All” in the Team Dock menu, saving you time from manual adjustments.

    How To Equip Gear
    Gear can give your team important stat boosts. You should prioritize shopping for new gear as you progress into the middle of the game, ensuring you have pieces that provide meaningful bonuses based on your current level. For convenience, you can automatically equip gear to all players using the “Equip All” option.

    Keep in mind that players on the bench don’t impact your team’s AT and DF ratings. To keep improving, focus on completing side quests and finding phantom soccer balls, which provide tokens needed for gear upgrades. You won’t have to overhaul your entire squad to meet the story’s thresholds — just keep upgrading strategically.

  • Top Strategies for Completing and Solving Goals in Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road

    Top Strategies for Completing and Solving Goals in Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road

    If you’ve ever played a regular football game or just know about soccer firsthand, you’ll need to change how you think about scoring in Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road. While teamwork is still key to beating your opponents and winning, scoring goals can be tricky if you’re new to this game.

    The game doesn’t give many hints about how to score until you get past Chapter Four, which can make the early matches feel really tough. Don’t worry—it’s not about your skill level; it’s about understanding how the mechanics work. Here’s a simple breakdown.

    How to Deplete a Goalkeeper’s KP

    Scoring goals easily in this game is less about aiming perfectly or taking open shots—though those help. The main point is that you need to drain the goalkeeper’s KP (Keeper Points) so your shot can go in.

    Every time you shoot at the goal and make the goalkeeper save, you lower their KP. To do this effectively, you should:

    • Shoot from tight angles
    • Aim for the corners of the goal
    • Use special abilities to boost your attack power, which will reduce the goalkeeper’s KP faster

    When the goalkeeper’s KP hits zero, your shot scores no matter what. Some shots drain KP quicker and help you score more goals in less time.

    Tip: Focus on players with high Kick stats because their shots cause more damage to the goalkeeper’s KP.

    Goalkeeper overwhelmed

    How to Score Using Shot Chains

    Once you select your starting team, the game introduces a mechanic called Shot Chains. Unfortunately, the game doesn’t explain this well initially, but it’s a crucial tool for scoring.

    Tutorial for Shot Chains

    To perform a Shot Chain:

    1. Use the Zone mechanic to slow down time.
    2. Choose a special shot based on your character or pass to a teammate.

    Passing doesn’t increase your attack power much, but targeting teammates and using a Special Move to pass the ball will build up your Attack rating. This helps drain the goalkeeper’s KP faster.

    To actually trigger a Shot Chain:

    • Target a teammate first.
    • Select a Special Move to pass the ball to them.
    • React within about five seconds by aiming for the goal and chaining another Special Move from the receiver’s side.
    • This sends a powerful shot towards the net.

    Failing to react in time will cause the ball to miss, wasting your chance.

    As you advance past Chapter Five, you’ll unlock the ability to perform pre-made Shot Chains called Special Moves. The first one available is Spring Thunderclap.

    Extra Tip: Using certain offensive tactics during gameplay can also increase the damage dealt to the goalkeeper’s KP.

  • Global Reactions to Mamdani’s ‘Seismic’ Win in NYC Mayoral Race

    Global Reactions to Mamdani’s ‘Seismic’ Win in NYC Mayoral Race

    Zohran Mamdani, the 34-year-old democratic socialist, made history by becoming the first Muslim mayor of New York City, winning decisively over former Governor Andrew Cuomo. The victory was celebrated worldwide, as supporters gathered at the Brooklyn Paramount Theatre on election night, with many beyond the city expressing their joy.

    Despite facing intense criticism from conservative media outlets and even from President Donald Trump over his policies and Muslim background, Mamdani’s campaign energized the city. His supporters’ enthusiasm remained strong, and they erupted in cheers when his win was announced.

    Notable figures from outside New York, including former President Bill Clinton, joined in the celebrations. Clinton took to X (formerly Twitter), congratulating Mamdani and expressing hope that he will help build a more just, affordable, and better city.

    British politician Jeremy Corbyn, MP for Islington North, also praised Mamdani for inspiring a grassroots movement, calling the victory a seismic moment not only for New Yorkers but for people everywhere who believe in hope and humanity’s potential to overcome adversity.

  • New Yorkers Celebrate Mamdani’s Historic Mayoral Win

    New Yorkers Celebrate Mamdani’s Historic Mayoral Win

    New Yorkers celebrated as Zohran Mamdani made history, becoming the city’s first Muslim mayor after a groundbreaking election victory. Mamdani’s win came despite aggressive criticism of his policies and Muslim background from business leaders, conservative media figures, and even Donald Trump.

    In his victory speech, Mamdani told supporters, “If anyone can show a nation betrayed by Donald Trump how to defeat him, it’s the city that helped shape him.” The atmosphere at his election night gathering at a renowned Brooklyn concert venue was festive and energetic.

    The 34-year-old candidate was born in Uganda to an Indian family and has been living in the U.S. since he was seven. He officially became a U.S. citizen in 2018.

    Supporters gathered to listen as Mamdani addressed the crowd, with images capturing the celebration of his historic achievement.

  • Trump’s Gaza Triumph: Will It Last?

    Trump’s Gaza Triumph: Will It Last?

    President Donald Trump achieved a significant diplomatic milestone by facilitating a ceasefire in Gaza, yet the journey toward enduring peace in the Middle East faces numerous hurdles. It remains uncertain whether the 79-year-old former president—who isn’t particularly meticulous about the finer details—will dedicate the same effort to sustain the peace after his current regional tour concludes next week.

    “Any agreement between Israelis and Palestinians, especially one indirectly mediated between Israel and Hamas, is a remarkable feat,” said Aaron David Miller, a former advisor to multiple U.S. administrations. “Trump took a step that no American president of either party has ever attempted—that is, pressuring and influencing an Israeli prime minister on matters vital to his political interests,” added Miller, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

    However, Miller cautioned about the complex and detailed work that still needs to be done, particularly concerning the implementation of the deal’s second phase. The Israeli military announced that its troops would cease fire by 0900 GMT on Friday, aiming to free all Israeli hostages, dead and alive, within 72 hours—an outcome agreed upon with Hamas.

    Trump has indicated he plans to visit the Middle East on Sunday, with stops in Egypt, where the negotiations took place, and Israel. Among U.S. presidents over the past two decades, Trump’s accomplishment in brokering this ceasefire is noteworthy, but he aims for more—reviving the broader Abraham Accords, which normalized relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Morocco during his first term.

    He has re-engaged Jared Kushner, his son-in-law and a key architect of the Abraham Accords, to work alongside special envoy Steve Witkoff on Gaza negotiations. U.S. officials and foreign policy analysts agree that Trump skillfully used a combination of incentives and pressure—both publicly and behind closed doors—to secure the deal, leveraging his strong relationships with Arab and Muslim leaders, including Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

    Miller emphasizes Trump’s decisive role but acknowledges that significant uncertainties remain—particularly whether Hamas will disarm after two devastating years of conflict, especially following its attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.

    “An immediate ceasefire isn’t equivalent to lasting peace,” said French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, after convening with European and Arab colleagues to discuss post-conflict aid to Palestinians. Steven Cook, a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, noted that it’s still an open question whether this will effectively end the war.

    Key challenges include fully implementing Trump’s 20-point plan, which calls for Hamas to surrender its weapons, the deployment of an international stabilization force, and the establishment of new governing structures in Gaza that exclude Hamas. Trump insists that disarmament and Israeli withdrawal are inevitable, though details are still being negotiated.

    To oversee the truce, around 200 U.S. military personnel have been dispatched, but significant operational gaps remain—particularly in decommissioning Gaza’s weapons arsenal and establishing transitional governance, which Hamas has already rejected. The proposed “Board of Peace,” a transitional authority personally chaired by Trump, is another contentious element of the plan.

    As Robert Satloff of the Washington Institute points out, Trump’s engagement in Middle East peace efforts marks a major commitment, one that will carry his name for years to come, despite earlier intentions to sideline America’s role in regional conflicts.

  • LG Display Wins Race to Create Blue PHOLED Panels

    LG Display Wins Race to Create Blue PHOLED Panels

    In the realm of OLED technology, there are two primary types of OLED materials: fluorescent and phosphorescent. Traditionally, fluorescent OLED has been easier to work with; however, it falls short in efficiency compared to phosphorescent OLED. This discrepancy has driven the display industry to pursue advancements aimed at producing hybrid phosphorescent OLED (PHOLED) panels. LG Display recently announced a significant breakthrough, having validated the commercial viability of blue phosphorescent PHOLED panels for the first time, allowing for mass production across all three primary OLED colors: red, green, and blue.

    Hypothetically, a fully PHOLED panel could achieve an impressive 99% efficiency, converting nearly all consumed energy into light with minimal heat output. Although LG Display’s PHOLED technology, based on a dual-layer tandem OLED structure, does not yet reach this pinnacle, it employs fluorescent blue OLED in the bottom layer while integrating blue PHOLED in the upper layer.

    LG Display's Hybrid Tandem OLED using blue PHOLED.
    LG Display

    The company claims a 15% increase in energy efficiency compared to panels utilizing fluorescent blue OLED, a promising indicator that PHOLED technology could eventually meet its high aspirations.

    LG Display plans to unveil its new blue PHOLED panels at SID Display Week 2025, taking place in San Jose, California, on May 11. These panels are currently designed for small to medium-sized devices like smartphones and tablets. For portable, battery-operated gadgets, any reduction in energy consumption—especially from displays, which are generally the largest power drain—is a beneficial change.

    The movement to make blue PHOLED commercially available began in 2023 when Universal Display Corporation (UDC) announced its successful development of blue phosphorescent OLED material suitable for mass production. Although no companies initially committed, it was generally thought that both Samsung Display and LG Display were interested. By 2024, LG Display had entered into collaboration with UDC on this initiative, a decision made eight months ago. In the immediate future, the focus will be on ensuring these new panels deliver the expected benefits. Over the long term, it will be intriguing to see if LG Display can produce a tandem panel entirely made of PHOLED material and scale up the technology to fit today’s large OLED televisions.

    For TV-sized displays, energy efficiency becomes less critical than heat management. An OLED panel that operates cooler can achieve higher brightness levels and theoretically maintain that brightness longer without compromising the OLED materials. Fully PHOLED displays may prove equally effective in well-lit environments, potentially overcoming one of the few advantages that QLED technology currently holds over OLED.

  • Mastering Domination Victory in Civilization VII: A Strategy Guide

    Mastering Domination Victory in Civilization VII: A Strategy Guide

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    For many players, there’s nothing quite as rewarding in Civilization than dominating rivals with your own might. You can undermine their economy, outpace them with technology, or out-culture them. But nothing beats a solid military victory.

    If you’re new to Civilization 7, we have some strategies to help you achieve this. From your empire’s foundation to your ultimate show of strength, here are tips to satisfy your conquest ambitions. With the right information, you’ll make it tough for any opponent to stop your progress.

    Prepare for the Attack

    Unlike other victory types, Domination victories in Civilization 7 don’t mandate reaching the endgame. In fact, you could potentially achieve this without ever entering the Modern Age. If you time your aggressive strategies correctly, you can start making significant gains as early as the Antiquity Age.

    To do this effectively, you need to finish the Antiquity Military Legacy Path, which involves accumulating 12 settlement points. You earn one point for each new settlement and two points for each settlement you conquer.

    The takeaway is clear: conquest is the best approach. Additionally, keep this in perspective: the more damage you inflict on your neighboring civilizations during Antiquity, the less you’ll need to do during the Exploration Age.

    To simplify your task later on, aim for more than just those 12 points. Strive to earn even more. Build your military from the very beginning while still developing your cities. Construct things like monuments, altars, and libraries; don’t let your progress lag too far behind, or you’ll find it more challenging later on.

    As of now, since Civilization 7 supports map sizes only up to “Standard”, you should be able to locate other civilizations on your continent fairly quickly. Speed this up by collecting the Memento that enhances your scout’s visibility.

    Eliminate Almost Everyone


    Camera showing three antiquity age wonders in Civilization 7

    It may seem like a good idea to go to war with everyone once you have a couple of Army Commanders along with some siege, infantry, ranged, and cavalry units. However, a more strategic approach is advisable.

    Foster good relationships with one neighbor, especially one that’s farther away, making them harder to reach. Try to form an alliance with them while challenging all others around you.

    This ally will be obligated to fight alongside you once you go to war against your enemies (or they against you!). This strategy offers two key benefits:

    • If your ally is strong, they’ll attack your opponents, making it easier for you to capture cities.
    • If your ally is weaker, they’re likely to become a target, drawing your enemies’ attention away from you.

    In either case, your conquest will go more smoothly. If your ally happens to falter, they may weaken themselves significantly by the time you’re ready to eliminate them after taking out your other foes.

    Even if you don’t eliminate all your enemies by the end of the Antiquity Age, you’ll have made substantial progress.

    Set Sail


    Ship braving the high seas in Civilization 7

    With the arrival of the Exploration Age, you should research Cartography and Astronomy. Our goal now is to develop a powerful navy.

    Interestingly, you’ll need to do this for the Economic Legacy Path as well. Fortunately, our objectives align closely with the Cultural Legacy Path of the Exploration Age, making this a streamlined process.

    While preparing to send your fleet to distant lands, go ahead and study Piety, and build Temples across your empire. These temples are essential to enhance the Military Legacy Path by converting settlements in these distant lands to your religion.

    Feel free to “pond-jump” by advancing your navy one ocean tile at a time, even if it incurs some damage while searching for those distant lands. You won’t have to operate this way forever, but it’s vital to identify distant rivals before they find you.

    Once everything is prepared, focus on acquiring Shipbuilding technology and any upgrades for your military units, and set sail. We can’t effectively transport our armies for significant action until we acquire the necessary technology, but we can still start attacking enemies with naval strikes.

    If you happen upon any distant civilizations that are at war with one of their neighbors, take advantage of that. Declare war on one of these weakened civilizations.

    Impose Your Faith


    Benjamin Franklin and Ashoka in Civilization 7.

    Attacking coastal cities with your naval power (make sure to include at least one Fleet Commander) will create a substantial advantage while you work on bringing Army Commanders and land units into the fight. Don’t forget to train Missionaries in Temples as well.

    When selecting your religion, prioritize militaristic beliefs, such as the one that allows your Missionaries to heal your units.

    From this point onward, the strategy is fairly straightforward, though it will take time. Deploy your armies to the interior of distant civilizations, bringing Missionaries along. Aim to exceed the required 12 total points in the Legacy Path as much as possible to ease future gameplay.

    While conquering every distant civilization during the Exploration Age may be ambitious, particularly at higher difficulty levels, aim for settlement conversions to earn points, while converting conquered territories for double points. In any case, making an effort to eliminate those civilizations is ideal.

    Eliminate What Remains of the World


    Forces clash in Civilization 7

    In the Modern Age, it’s time to clean house. Quickly research technologies to enhance your military strength and train more military units at your distant settlements. As for your civic, follow the path that leads to the Modern Domination Victory objectives by studying Ideology and picking one that fits your style, likely Fascism.

    You can pursue two routes for victory: either complete the objectives by researching the Manhattan Project and Operation Ivy or, preferably, eliminate any remaining enemies. If you’ve already diminished their capacities, they will still resent you but will be considerably weakened as you enter the final phase.

    That’s basically the plan. The Modern Age will either unfold quickly or require a bit of time, depending on your approach and how swiftly you can finish off your adversaries.

  • Apple’s Smart Home Display Promises Great Convenience

    Apple’s Smart Home Display Promises Great Convenience

    In recent weeks, there has been a surge of speculation regarding Apple’s plans to create a smart display intended for home management. Reports suggest that the tech giant is working on two distinct models, one of which could incorporate a robotic arm and draw inspiration from the design of a classic Mac.

    Recently, Bloomberg divulged intriguing information about the entry-level model’s appearance and functionality. This device is expected to feature a 6-inch display with a somewhat square shape, complemented by various sensors, including a horizontally mounted FaceTime camera.

    The incorporated sensors will be capable of detecting an individual’s presence and proximity, adapting the display’s content accordingly. Additionally, the standalone smart display will be able to gauge the number of people in its vicinity, according to the report.

    This device will operate on a novel OS dubbed homeOS. In addition to standard functions like video calling and smart home control, it will support essential Apple apps such as Notes, Safari, and Calendar. Furthermore, the design team at Apple is reportedly considering a user interface that resembles iOS widgets.

    An Amazon Echo Show 8 sits on a wooden desk.
    Apple’s smart display will serve as more than just a home control hub. Nick Mokey / Digital Trends

    Music will also be a central feature of this new device, with the capability to control audio throughout the home using HomePod speakers, as per the details shared by Bloomberg. The touch interface will borrow elements from the Standby Mode of the iPhone and watchOS.

    Moreover, this forthcoming device will emphasize intercom functionalities and blend in video communications similar to those available on smart home cameras. Users in various parts of the house will have the ability to conduct FaceTime calls for communication.

    Homeowners will also have the option to check security footage from their connected cameras. Apple’s HomeKit will be the driving force behind its market strategy, and homeOS will introduce a revamped control center.

    Despite its tablet-like appearance, Apple reportedly envisions it as a wall-mounted display. Currently under development with the codename J490, this device could make its debut in the first half of 2025.

    Facebook Portal smart display.
    Apple’s new device is set to integrate FaceTime into an intercom system. John Velasco / Digital Trends

    Interestingly, this device is expected to significantly enhance Siri’s functionality, focusing on voice-driven interactions. The integration of Apple Intelligence will be a crucial aspect, providing an improved Siri experience alongside deeper application integration.

    The smart display will also support Handoff, allowing users to seamlessly transfer tasks to different screens. Alongside native Apple applications like Safari, Mail, and FaceTime, several third-party apps will also offer similar support.

    Apple is developing various attachments and accessories for this device, such as wall mounts and speaker bases. In terms of pricing, the company is reportedly aiming to align it with products like Google’s Nest Hub Max and Amazon Echo Hub, which both retail within the $250 range.