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Day: May 18, 2025

India Launches New Project to Connect Seven Sisters via Sea Route, Bypassing Bangladesh

After the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government in Bangladesh, relations with India have cooled significantly. As a result, the future of India’s connectivity with its northeastern states through Bangladeshi territory has become uncertain. In this context, India has chosen a new sea route via Myanmar from the Kolkata port to connect with the northeast. […]

Iran’s Leaders Denounce Trump’s Middle East Remarks as ‘Disgraceful’

Tehran, Iran — Iran’s political and military elite delivered a unified rebuke on Saturday to U.S. President Donald Trump following a series of inflammatory remarks he made during his ongoing tour of the Middle East. Speaking at a state ceremony for teachers in Tehran, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dismissed Trump’s comments as beneath contempt. […]

China’s Warplane Debut Over Kashmir Stirs Regional Tensions and Global Concern

China’s military technology has made its combat debut in the volatile Kashmir region, fueling nationalist pride at home while deepening geopolitical unease across South Asia and beyond. Pakistani officials claimed last week that Chinese-made J-10C fighter jets and PL-15E air-to-air missiles were used to down five Indian aircraft in a high-stakes clash, marking the first […]

Germany, Italy: Europe Still Far from Considering Troop Deployment in Ukraine, Focus Remains on Ceasefire

European leaders remain far from discussing the possibility of sending troops to Ukraine, as their current priority lies in securing an immediate and unconditional ceasefire from Russia, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said during a joint press conference in Rome on Saturday. Speaking after high-level bilateral talks at the Chigi […]

India’s New Restrictions on Land Trade with Bangladesh Raise Deep Concerns

India has imposed new restrictions on the import of at least seven categories of products from Bangladesh through land ports, including readymade garments and processed food items. These measures are feared to create significant complications for Bangladeshi exporters. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), under India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry, issued the directive […]

Russian Drone Strikes Continue in Ukraine as Vatican Offers to Mediate Peace

Russian drone attacks continued across Ukraine on Saturday, killing nine civilians, according to Ukrainian officials. Meanwhile, the Vatican reiterated its willingness to assist in peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. The renewed violence and the Vatican’s offer followed Friday’s historic but short-lived peace talks in Istanbul, the first direct discussions between Russian and Ukrainian delegations […]

Iran Vows to Continue Nuclear Talks Despite Trump’s Threats

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that his country will continue nuclear negotiations with the United States despite threats from former President Donald Trump. Speaking to navy officials in a televised address, Pezeshkian emphasized Iran’s right to develop its nuclear program. “We are negotiating and will continue to do so. We don’t seek war, but we […]

Dhaka Cantonment Declared No-Assembly Zone Amid Security Concerns

The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has imposed an indefinite ban on public gatherings, demonstrations, rallies, and marches in and around the Dhaka Cantonment area, effective from Sunday. This includes strategic points such as Kochukhet, Bijoy Sarani, Jahangir Gate, BAF Shaheen College, Mohakhali Flyover, ECB Chattar, and surrounding zones. The decision, ISPR states, aims to maintain […]

India Imposes Ban on Entry of Bangladeshi Garments and Several Products via Land Ports

India has imposed a ban on the entry of Bangladeshi garments and several other products through its land ports. The Indian government announced on Saturday (May 17) that such goods from Bangladesh will now only be allowed through the Nhava Sheva and Kolkata seaports. However, this restriction will not apply to goods exported from Bangladesh […]