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Day: June 17, 2025

Chinese Embassy Urges Citizens to Leave Israel ‘As Soon As Possible’

Amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, the Chinese Embassy in Israel has urged its citizens to leave the country “as soon as possible.”In a statement posted on WeChat on Tuesday (June 17), the embassy said, “The Chinese mission in Israel reminds all citizens to leave the country via land borders as soon as possible, […]

UN Concern Over Bangladesh: Turk Criticizes Electoral Reform and Ban on Awami League

Geneva, Switzerland, June 16, 2025 — At the 59th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on Monday expressed concern over Bangladesh’s political and economic situation. He called for reforms to ensure free and inclusive elections and criticized recent legal amendments that ban political parties.Türk stated, […]

Israel Strikes Iranian State TV, Urges Evacuation of Tehran Amid Escalating Conflict

June 16, 2025 | Tel Aviv/Tehran (CBS/AP) —Israel launched a direct strike on Iran’s state television headquarters Monday and issued an urgent warning for residents to evacuate central Tehran, intensifying a fast-growing regional conflict now in its fourth day.The warning, issued by the Israeli military, targeted an estimated 330,000 people in the heart of Tehran—an […]

Netanyahu Suggests Targeting Iran’s Supreme Leader Would End, Not Escalate, Conflict

In a bold and controversial statement, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told ABC News that eliminating Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei would help end the conflict between Israel and Iran — not intensify it.Speaking with ABC’s Chief Washington Correspondent Jonathan Karl on Monday, Netanyahu dismissed concerns that such an action would escalate tensions. “It’s […]

Bangladesh NSA Khalilur Rahman Departs for U.S. Amid Ambiguous “Leave” Order

Dhaka, June 16, 2025 — Bangladesh’s National Security Adviser (NSA), Dr. Khalilur Rahman, quietly left for the United States yesterday amid growing questions surrounding the nature and transparency of his trip. According to official documents issued by the Chief Adviser’s Office on June 15, Rahman has been granted a 10-day “leave” from June 16 to […]

Former Foreign Minister Dr. A.K. Abdul Momen Urges UN to Clarify Role in Controversial Bangladeshi Government Decisions

Dhaka,June 16, 2025 — In a strongly worded letter addressed to United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, Dr. A.K. Abdul Momen, former Foreign Minister of Bangladesh, has raised serious concerns about the interim government’s claims of UN involvement in critical national decisions, including the establishment of a “Humanitarian Corridor” and proposed foreign infrastructure on St. Martin’s […]

Jeffrey Sachs: U.S. Involvement in Bangladesh Coup Exposed by Columbia Professor

American economist and public policy expert Professor Jeffrey D. Sachs of Columbia University has presented compelling evidence suggesting U.S. involvement in orchestrating a coup in Bangladesh—alongside similar allegations regarding Pakistan’s former government .In a notable commentary published on August 19—just two weeks after student-led anti-quota protests supported by Jamaat-backed militants overthrew the Sheikh Hasina government—Prof. […]

Tulip Siddiq Denies Allegations, Claims No Communication from Bangladesh AuthoritiesLondon

16 June 2025 — British MP Tulip Siddiq has publicly refuted corruption allegations brought against her by Bangladesh’s Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), stating that neither she nor her legal representatives have received any formal communication from Bangladeshi authorities.In a statement posted on social media platform X, Siddiq said,> “There has still been no communication with me […]

“Everyone Should Evacuate Tehran”: Trump Leaves G7 Early Amid Escalating Iran-Israel Conflict

Amid intensifying hostilities between Israel and Iran, former U.S. President Donald Trump cut short his visit to the G7 summit in Canada, returning early to Washington to address the growing crisis. The White House confirmed that Trump would convene a meeting of his National Security Council shortly after his return.The decision follows five consecutive days […]