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Day: May 11, 2025

Bangladesh’s Interim Government Bans Awami League Activities, Sparks Political Uproar

Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus, has banned all political activities of the Awami League, the country’s former ruling party, citing national security under the Anti-Terrorism Act. The ban, announced late Saturday, prohibits both online and offline operations of the party. It comes amid ongoing trials over last year’s deadly […]

India Accuses Pakistan of Violating Ceasefire Hours After Agreement

Just hours after a U.S.-brokered ceasefire was announced to de-escalate tensions between India and Pakistan, Indian authorities have accused Pakistan of violating the agreement in the disputed Kashmir region. Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stated late Saturday that there had been repeated violations of the understanding reached between the two countries. Explosions were reported in […]

Bangladeshi Independent TV CEO Threatened Over July Movement Documentary

Dhaka, May 11, 2025 – Bangladesh’s media landscape is undergoing a severe crisis as journalists face escalating threats, dismissals, and violence linked to the controversial July Movement. The latest target is Shamsur Rahman Momen, CEO of Independent Television, who has been named on a “hit list” by radical activists after airing a documentary that offered […]

Fragile Ceasefire Holds Between India and Pakistan Amid Mutual Accusations

A fragile ceasefire between India and Pakistan, brokered by the United States on May 10, 2025, appears to be holding, despite both nations accusing each other of violations shortly after the agreement was announced. The truce was established to halt escalating hostilities in the disputed Kashmir region, which had intensified following a deadly militant attack […]

Punjab Schools and Colleges to Reopen Amidst Ongoing Tensions

LAHORE, Pakistan — Following a period of heightened tensions and military confrontations between India and Pakistan, educational institutions in Punjab province are set to reopen on Monday, May 12, 2025. The closures were a direct response to the recent escalation in hostilities, which saw missile and drone strikes exchanged across the border, leading to significant […]

Pakistani Experts Urge U.S. Intervention on Indus Waters Treaty

Pakistani water resource experts have called on their federal government to raise the issue of India’s unilateral suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty with the United States. This appeal follows the recent ceasefire between India and Pakistan, brokered with U.S. assistance. The experts now seek similar intervention from the U.S. regarding the water dispute. Javed […]

Ukraine Calls for Ceasefire Before Direct Talks with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for an unconditional ceasefire before engaging in direct talks with Russia. In a social media post on Sunday, Zelensky stated that any effort to end the war must begin with a ceasefire. The statement was reported by Reuters. Zelensky noted that Russia’s expression of willingness to end the war […]

Pakistan Reopens Airspace for Flights Following Ceasefire Agreement with India

Following a de-escalation of tensions after a ceasefire agreement with India, Pakistan has reopened its airspace for all types of flights. On Saturday evening (May 10), the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) announced that the country’s airspace is now fully operational for all flights, as reported by Dawn News. A PCAA spokesperson stated that all […]

India and Pakistan Agree to Ceasefire: Will It Last?

India and Pakistan, two long-standing nuclear-armed rivals, have agreed to an immediate ceasefire after days of escalating violence—the most intense in decades. The truce was announced unexpectedly on Saturday, just as tensions appeared to be spiraling out of control. How the Ceasefire Happened Former U.S. President Donald Trump was the first to announce the ceasefire […]

Trump Admin Considers Arrests of House Democrats Over ICE Facility Clash

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed it may arrest three House Democrats following a confrontation with law enforcement at a New Jersey ICE facility. Why It Matters:This marks a serious escalation in the Trump administration’s actions against elected officials, following recent arrests of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and a Wisconsin judge. DHS alleges that […]