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Day: May 13, 2025

India, Pakistan Military Operations Chiefs Hold Phone Talks After Ceasefire

The military operations heads of India and Pakistan held a rare phone conversation on Monday evening, broadcaster CNN-News18 reported. The dialogue comes just two days after the nuclear-armed neighbors reached a ceasefire agreement following a deadly flare-up along the Line of Control (LoC), the de facto border in Kashmir. The recent hostilities, which lasted for […]

Zelenskiy Agrees to Meet Putin in Turkey Amid Global Pressure for Ceasefire

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced on Sunday that he is ready to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Turkey on May 15 for direct peace talks—an unexpected development following mounting international calls for a ceasefire. Zelenskiy’s decision came after U.S. President Donald Trump urged him to accept Putin’s proposal for negotiations without waiting for a […]

Modi: Pakistan Must Eliminate “Terrorist Infrastructure” to Be “Saved

New Delhi – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared on Monday that Pakistan must dismantle its “terrorist infrastructure” if it wishes to be “saved.” These were Modi’s first public comments since last week’s deadly military clashes between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. “If we engage in dialogue with Pakistan, it will be solely about terrorism and […]

Report on the Appeal by the South Asia Democratic Forum Regarding the Ban on Bangladesh Awami League

Date: 12 May 2025Submitted by: South Asia Democratic Forum (SADF)Recipient: Ms. Gina Romero, UN Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and associationSubject: Urgent Appeal Against Political Ban in Bangladesh Background: The South Asia Democratic Forum (SADF) submitted a formal appeal to the UN Special Rapporteur expressing grave concern over the Government […]

Report on the Appeal by the South Asia Democratic Forum Regarding the Ban on Bangladesh Awami League

Brussels, 12 May 2025 — The South Asia Democratic Forum (SADF) has issued a strong condemnation of the interim government of Bangladesh for its recent decision to ban all political activities of the Bangladesh Awami League under the Anti-Terrorism Act 2009. The move, announced on 10 May 2025, follows widespread protests and a controversial amendment […]

Bangladesh Awami League Banned: International Media Raise Concerns Over Threats to Democracy

The interim government led by Dr. Muhammad Yunus has sparked widespread concern in international media after banning all activities of the Awami League, one of Bangladesh’s major political parties. The ban, issued under the Anti-Terrorism Act, is being viewed as a serious threat to democratic processes and has raised deep concerns about the country’s political […]

Pakistan Confirms Localized Radiation Leak in Northern Region, Authorities Assure Public Safety

Islamabad | 13 May 2025 The Government of Pakistan has officially confirmed a radiation leak at a licensed industrial radiological site near Chattar Plain in the Northern Administrative Zone. The incident occurred late on 11 May 2025 during routine maintenance of non-destructive testing (NDT) equipment, according to a confidential but immediate release by the Ministry […]

SADF Urges Bangladesh to Revoke Ban on Awami League Amid Rising Concerns for Democracy

Brussels, 12 May 2025 — The South Asia Democratic Forum (SADF) has issued a strong condemnation of the interim government of Bangladesh for its recent decision to ban all political activities of the Bangladesh Awami League under the Anti-Terrorism Act 2009. The move, announced on 10 May 2025, follows widespread protests and a controversial amendment […]

Key Issues in Trump’s Middle East Visit

U.S. President Donald Trump is beginning a four-day visit to three Middle Eastern countries: Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. His visit comes amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in the region. Analysts suggest key topics on the agenda include the war in Gaza, Iran’s uranium enrichment program, trade, and oil prices. Trump has long […]

59 White Refugees from South Africa Arrive in the United States

A plane carrying 59 white refugees from South Africa has arrived in Washington, D.C., funded by the U.S. government. The group landed on Monday local time and was warmly received by U.S. administration officials at the airport. Many of the refugees were carrying American flags and had children with them. While the U.S. has been […]