Afghanistan’s Taliban government has accused Pakistan of irresponsible behavior during peace talks in Istanbul but says the Qatar-mediated ceasefire will remain in place despite deadly border clashes.
The United States and the United Kingdom have lifted sanctions on Syrian President Ahmad al-Shara, following a similar move by the U.N. Security Council. The decision marks a new phase of engagement aimed at security cooperation and post-Assad stabilization.
Bangladeshi climber Md Ahsanul Haque Khandaker has conquered Nepal’s 6,461-meter Mera Peak, braving deadly Himalayan storms in one of the region’s most unpredictable climbing seasons.
The Bangladesh Hindu-Buddhist-Christian Unity Council warns a coordinated campaign — amplified by mosque sermons and the #TMD hashtag on social media — is inciting violence against Hindus and demands immediate action.
Bangladesh’s interim government has arrested more than 50,000 Awami League supporters in 14 months amid reports of extrajudicial killings and widespread political repression.
