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Day: May 14, 2025

News

Bangladesh Army Chief Cancels U.S. Visit Amid Power Struggles; Pakistan Envoy Recalled After Controversial Cox’s Bazar Trip

Dhaka, May 14 — In a dramatic turn of events highlighting rising tensions within Bangladesh’s interim establishment, Army Chief General Waker-uz-Zaman has cancelled his planned visit to the United States, originally scheduled to begin on May 11. Simultaneously, Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Dhaka, Syed Amed Maroof, has been recalled to Islamabad under controversial circumstances. According […]

India, Pakistan

Imran Khan Warns: “Modi Will Surely Retaliate, the Nation Must Stay Alert”

Pakistan’s former Prime Minister and currently imprisoned opposition leader Imran Khan has warned the nation to remain vigilant against potential Indian aggression. Referring to recent tensions with India, Khan stated that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undoubtedly seek revenge. The former World Cup-winning cricketer praised Pakistan’s armed forces for their appropriate response to India […]

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Bangladesh Army Leadership Steps Up Amid Talks of Arakan Army Support and Humanitarian Corridor

Dhaka, May 14 — As Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-uz-Zaman prepares for an unusual month-long visit to the United States, strategic developments are unfolding within the top ranks of the military at home. Lt Gen Kamrul Hassan, Principal Staff Officer (PSO) at the Armed Forces Division (AFD), has taken on an increasingly active role, particularly […]

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Russian Economy Weaker Than Kremlin Claims, EU-Commissioned Report Finds

BRUSSELS – The Russian economy is under far more strain than official statistics suggest, according to a new analysis by the Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE), presented during a meeting of European Union finance ministers on Tuesday. The report describes Russia’s economic condition as increasingly fragile, warning that the country’s war-driven model and reliance […]

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Gabbard Ousts Top Intelligence Officials in Major Shake-Up Over “Weaponization” Concerns

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has dismissed two senior officials at the National Intelligence Council (NIC), citing efforts to eliminate what she described as the “weaponization and politicization” of the intelligence community. The abrupt firings include Acting NIC Chair Mike Collins and his deputy, Maria Langan-Riekhof—both long-serving intelligence veterans with decades of experience. The […]

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Trump Lifts Syria Sanctions, Opens Door to Iran Talks

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that the United States would lift sanctions on the Syrian government and expressed a strong willingness to engage in direct negotiations with Iran, marking a dramatic shift in Washington’s traditional approach to the Middle East. The move signals what Trump described as “a new era of strategic flexibility,” where diplomacy, […]

Lead

Dastagir Jahangir Questions U.S. on Awami League Ban; State Department Reaffirms Support for Democracy in Bangladesh

In a press briefing at the U.S. State Department, journalist Dastagir Jahangir raised concerns about Bangladesh’s political future following the interim government’s recent ordinance banning all activities of the Awami League, the country’s largest democratic political party. In response, Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott stated, “The U.S. government is aware of the interim government’s actions […]

India, Pakistan

Who Is Gen Asim Munir? The Powerful Army Chief Leading Pakistan Amid Escalating India Tensions

In Pakistan’s 77-year history, its military has often wielded more influence than its civilian governments—and today, that power still rests firmly with the country’s army chief, Gen Asim Munir. Though martial law is a thing of the past, Munir is widely regarded as the most powerful man in Pakistan. Since becoming army chief over two […]

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Trump’s “Free” Plane from Qatar Comes with a Hefty Price Tag

President Donald Trump claims he’s being gifted a “free, very expensive airplane” by Qatar’s royal family—but turning that jet into a functioning Air Force One could cost American taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars. The Qatari Defense Ministry is in talks with the White House to transfer a luxury-configured Boeing 747-8 to the Pentagon. The […]

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Trump-Backed Qatari Jet for Air Force One Faces Mounting Scrutiny

Rep. Joe Courtney (D-Conn.), the top Democrat on the House Armed Services Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, has raised serious concerns over a proposed plan to accept a donated Boeing 747-8 jet from Qatar for potential use as Air Force One. “This isn’t really a gift,” Courtney said. “The plane would need to be stripped […]

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