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China Defends Military Drills in Tasman Sea Amid Concerns from Australia and New Zealand
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Tensions Rise as New Zealand Reviews Aid to Kiribati Amid Strategic Rivalry in the Pacific
Catastrophic Flooding in Australia
Bushfire Ravages Rural Australia, Residents Warned It’s “Too Late to Leave”
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India to Launch Global Campaign to Expose Pakistan’s Support for Terrorism

India to Launch Global Campaign to Expose Pakistan’s Support for TerrorismNew Delhi, May 16 – India is set to embark on a large-scale diplomatic initiative aimed at exposing Pakistan’s continued support for terrorism on the global stage. The campaign will involve 40 multi-party parliamentarians, divided into seven groups, traveling to key world capitals to present […]

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North Korea Accused of GPS Jamming Attack Impacting South Korean Vessels and Aircraft

North Korean GPS Jamming Disrupts South Korean Vessels and Aircraft South Korea’s military reported on Saturday that North Korea launched a GPS jamming attack over two consecutive days, disrupting several vessels and dozens of civilian aircraft operating in South Korean airspace and waters. The jamming operation, which began on Friday, has impacted operations in the […]

Bangladeshi American Diaspora Demands UN Probe into Volker Türk

New York, March 10, 2025 – A coalition of Bangladeshi American community leaders has formally urged the United Nations to investigate and suspend UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk, accusing him of exceeding his authority and interfering in Bangladesh’s internal affairs. In a letter addressed to UN Secretary-General António Guterres, the group alleged […]

The world avoided a global recession, but extreme poverty remains a challenge

Developing countries face economic and climate hurdles. Explore the path forward in our #YearInReview story.fter several years of multiple, continuous shocks, the global economy is finally showing signs of stabilizing. Despite the grimmest predictions, the world managed to avoid a global recession this year. However, while advanced economies have largely recovered, developing countries […]

Putin Announces Three-Day Ceasefire in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a temporary three-day ceasefire in Ukraine. The Kremlin has stated that all military operations will be suspended from the morning of May 8 until May 11. However, Ukraine has not yet responded to this announcement. Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022. The war has resulted […]

Declining Loan Flow Amid Instability: Is Bangladesh’s Economy Heading Toward Crisis?

Shahnewaz Babul Private sector loan growth in Bangladesh has been steadily declining for four consecutive months, hitting a 41-month low in October. Bangladesh Bank’s recent report attributes this trend to political instability following the government transition, along with diminishing confidence among investors.The report, released on Thursday, reveals that loan growth in October dropped to 8.30%, […]

Polish PM Warns of Serious Global Conflict Risk Amid Escalation in Ukraine

Warsaw: Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has issued a stark warning about the growing risk of global conflict, as tensions escalate following Russia’s missile strike on Dnipro and its threats of further retaliation. Speaking on Friday, Tusk described the situation as entering “a decisive phase” and cautioned that the threat of a global war is […]

Khamenei: The US Could Not Have Stopped Iran from Developing Nuclear Weapons

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has stated that if Iran wanted to develop nuclear weapons, the United States would not have been able to prevent it. He also dismissed the idea of engaging in nuclear talks with the US. According to Al Jazeera, Khamenei said that even if nuclear negotiations took place, US sanctions […]

US Expresses Concerns Over Growing Extremism in Bangladesh: “Sheikh Hasina Did Good Job in Controlling It,” Says Ex-White House Official

The United States has raised concerns over the increasing threat of extremism in Bangladesh, according to Lisa Curtis, a former senior White House official. Curtis, who served as National Security Council senior director for South and Central Asia from 2017 to 2021, emphasized the challenges posed by the resurgence of Islamist extremism in the country […]

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami Suffer Stunning First-Round Playoff Exit as Atlanta United Pulls Off Major Upset

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami faced a surprising first-round exit from the MLS playoffs on Saturday, falling 3-2 to Atlanta United in a dramatic series decider on home turf. Miami midfielder Matías Rojas opened the scoring in the 17th minute, but Atlanta quickly responded with two goals from striker Jamal Thiaré, taking the lead before […]

UNGA Requests ICJ Opinion on Israel’s Obligations to Facilitate Palestinian Aid Amid Rising Tensions

New York – The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Dec. 19 approved a resolution seeking an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Israel’s responsibilities to allow aid delivery to Palestinians by international groups, including UN agencies. The Norwegian-drafted resolution passed with 137 votes in favor, 12 against—including Israel and the […]