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Day: January 12, 2025

Bangladesh Summons Indian High Commissioner Over Border Tensions

On January 12, 2025, Bangladesh’s interim government expressed “deep concern” about recent developments along its border with India. The government’s concerns were raised during a meeting between Foreign Secretary Md. Jashim Uddin and Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma, following statements made by Adviser on Home Affairs Jehangir Alam Chowdhury. Chowdhury had informed the media that […]

Israel’s Ongoing Assault on Gaza Claims Dozens of Palestinian Children, Talks for Ceasefire Underway

The Gaza Civil Defence Agency reports that Israeli forces killed at least 70 Palestinian children in the past five days. This comes after an Israeli airstrike on a school sheltering displaced Palestinians in northern Gaza’s Jabalia, which resulted in at least eight deaths, including children. Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, is sending senior negotiators, including […]

Taliban ‘Do Not See Women as Human’, Says Malala in Pakistan

Malala Yousafzai, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate and global advocate for girls’ education, has sharply criticized the Taliban’s policies in Afghanistan, stating that they “do not see women as human.” Speaking at an event in Pakistan on Sunday, Malala urged Muslim leaders to challenge the repressive policies of the Taliban government, particularly those restricting the […]

Sheikh Hasina Should Be Allowed to Stay in India Indefinitely, Says Mani Shankar Aiyar

In a statement that has stirred considerable discussion both in India and Bangladesh, Mani Shankar Aiyar, a former Indian diplomat and a senior leader within the Congress party, has strongly advocated for the long-term stay of Bangladesh’s ousted Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina, in India. This declaration came during a public address at the 16th Apeejay […]

“I Got Death Threats Because Men Thought I Added a Feminist Gesture in a Video Game”

Late one night, Darim, an animator at a South Korean studio, had just finished redesigning a character for the popular video game MapleStory. Proud of her work, she shared the trailer online from her small apartment. However, what followed was a nightmare: a torrent of abusive messages, including death and rape threats. The outrage stemmed […]

Iran Prepared for Long-Term War: IRGC

Addressing the personnel of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Saturday, the organization’s chief commander stated that Iran’s armed forces are fully prepared to defend the nation in the event of a large-scale war or prolonged conflict. As retaliation for the assassination of a senior IRGC commander, Iran launched “Operation True Promise” against Israel […]

New Chinese Aircraft and Ship Spike U.S. Rivalry

China has unveiled new military hardware that has intensified the ongoing rivalry with the United States. The developments include three novel aircraft, potentially a bomber from Chengdu, and a massive amphibious assault ship named Sichuan, showcasing Beijing’s advancements in military technology.The Sichuan, a Type 076 warship, is equipped with an electromagnetic catapult and arresting gear, […]

Biden Awards Pope Francis the Medal of Freedom with Distinction

In a poignant display of international respect and recognition, President Joe Biden has bestowed Pope Francis with the Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction, the highest civilian honor in the United States. The announcement was made by the White House on January 11, 2025, highlighting not just the Pope’s spiritual leadership but also his profound […]

Rahul Gandhi Calls for Rally in Delhi to Appeal to Muslims

Targeting Muslim minority voters in the Delhi Assembly elections, Rahul Gandhi is set to begin his campaign. After returning from Vietnam, Rahul Gandhi will hold his first public meeting on Monday in Seelampur, Delhi. Seelampur, located in Northeast Delhi, is one of the capital’s key Muslim-majority areas. In 2020, during protests against the Citizenship Amendment […]

American Hindus, Including Two Congressmen, Raise Alarm on Bangladesh Violence

Hindus in Bangladesh continue to face targeted violence, with homes and businesses being destroyed and temples vandalized, according to Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi’s recent speech on the House floor. This alarming situation has prompted American Hindus, along with two Hindu Congressmen, to call for international attention and action to safeguard the rights of religious minorities in […]