January 10, 2025 6:33 am

Day: January 9, 2025

Veena Sikri, Ex-Indian Envoy, Throws Major Shade at Arrest Warrant Against Sheikh Hasina

In a move that’s turning heads faster than a Usain Bolt sprint, Veena Sikri, once the Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, has dashed into the public eye with some serious doubts about the credibility of a new arrest warrant for Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina. This isn’t just any old legal document; it’s the […]

China’s Medog Dam: A Dual-Edged Challenge for South Asia

China has recently approved the construction of the Medog Hydropower Station, a mega-project set to be the world’s largest dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo River, which is known as the Brahmaputra in India and Jamuna in Bangladesh. This ambitious endeavor, located in the remote and rugged landscape of Tibet’s Medog county, embodies both the potential […]

Claudia Sheinbaum Responds to Trump’s Gulf of Mexico Proposal with “Mexican America” Jibe

In what has become a notable exchange in U.S.-Mexico diplomatic relations, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has responded to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s proposal to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America” with her own witty counter-suggestion. Trump made his remarks during a press conference on January 7, 2025, where he claimed the […]

Khaleda Zia Departs Bangladesh: for Medical Treatment or Political Strategy?

In a significant move on the political and health front, Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia has left Dhaka for London to undergo urgent medical treatment. This journey marks her first international travel since her release from house arrest, a condition imposed after her conviction in several high-profile corruption cases during Sheikh Hasina’s tenure as […]