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US Expresses Concerns Over Growing Extremism in Bangladesh: “Sheikh Hasina Did Good Job in Controlling It,” Says Ex-White House Official

The United States has raised concerns over the increasing threat of extremism in Bangladesh, according to Lisa Curtis, a former senior White House official. Curtis, who served as National Security Council senior director for South and Central Asia from 2017 to 2021, emphasized the challenges posed by the resurgence of Islamist extremism in the country […]

David Lammy Raises Alarm Over Islamist Extremism and Political Turmoil in Bangladesh

A group of UK lawmakers has raised alarms about the growing political instability in Bangladesh, warning that the situation could potentially escalate into another “global crisis” involving the United Kingdom. The All-Party Parliamentary Group for the Commonwealth (APPG) has submitted a report to UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, highlighting serious concerns about the deteriorating conditions […]

Deadly Clashes Erupt in Pakistan as Supporters of Imran Khan March on Islamabad

ISLAMABAD – Thousands of supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan clashed with police and paramilitary forces this week as they marched toward Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad. The protesters, responding to Khan’s call for a sit-in protest, broke through barricades in their bid to reach a key rallying site near the parliament. Protesters’ Demands The […]

Financial Hardship Drives Family of Four to Tragic Deaths in Bangladesh

Kishoreganj’s Bhairab witnessed a grim tragedy on Tuesday as four members of the same family were found dead inside their residence. Neighbors, alerted by the unresponsiveness from inside the house, broke open the door to discover the lifeless bodies of Johnny Biswas (32), his wife Nipa Mallik (26), and their two young children. Police suspect […]

What is happening in Bangladesh? [Video]

The goals of the July movement in Bangladesh became clearer after August 5. This followed the rise of the Yunus government to power. Militant prisoners were released from jails. Leaders of the banned terrorist group Hizb-ut-Tahrir were also freed. The group resumed public activities. Their involvement in the movement became evident. Many young leaders in […]

Adani’s $100 Billion Renewable Energy Ambitions Derail Amid U.S. Bribery Indictment

New Delhi — Gautam Adani’s ambitious plans to build the world’s largest renewable energy project are facing a significant setback following a U.S. bribery indictment. Adani, along with his nephew Sagar Adani and managing director Vneet S. Jaain, is accused of paying $265 million in bribes to secure Indian power contracts and misleading U.S. investors […]

South Africa’s EFF Seeks to Revive Impeachment Proceedings Against Ramaphosa

Johannesburg — South Africa’s Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party brought a case to the Constitutional Court on Tuesday in an effort to revive impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa over the “Farmgate” scandal. The controversy stems from allegations that millions of dollars were stolen from Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala game farm, where the money was reportedly […]

Randhir Jaiswal Posts India’s Official Statement  Regarding Arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das in Bangladesh

India Expresses Concern Over Arrest of Hindu Leader in Bangladesh, Calls for Minority Safety The Ministry of External Affairs of India, through its spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, issued a strong statement on Tuesday expressing concern over the arrest and denial of bail to Shri Chinmoy Krishna Das, spokesperson of the Bangladesh Sammilit Sanatan Jagran Jote. The […]

India expresses concern over Chinmoy arrest

India has expressed serious concerns over the arrest and denial of bail to Chinmoy Krishna Das, a prominent Hindu leader and spokesperson for the Bangladesh Sammilit Sanatan Jagran Jote. This incident has heightened tensions, as it comes amid a broader pattern of alleged attacks on Hindus and other minority communities in Bangladesh. In a statement, […]

Keira Knightley Explains Why She Won’t Return to Movie Franchises

Keira Knightley became very famous for her role in the Pirates of the Caribbean films, but she says she has no interest in returning to long movie franchises. Knightley, who played Elizabeth Swann in several Pirates films between 2003 and 2007, explained why she will not take on another long-term movie series in a recent […]