How Afghan Women Are Thriving Despite Changing Rules

Since 2021, the Taliban has imposed strict limits on women’s employment. Women are prohibited from holding government positions, working with domestic and international NGOs, and occupying administrative roles. For instance, a 2024 decree ordered that female university staff be replaced by male relatives.

Saudi Arabia Sets Health Bar for Hajj, Excludes Chronically Ill Pilgrims

Saudi Arabia has announced that people suffering from chronic or serious medical conditions will not be allowed to perform Hajj this year.

UN Urgent Appeal Flags Fair Trial Concerns in Sheikh Hasina’s Tribunal Case

An urgent appeal has been submitted to the United Nations (UN) raising significant concerns about fair-trial and due-process rights in the case of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina before Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT). The law-firm Doughty Street Chambers in London is acting on her behalf and has written to the UN’s Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers, as well as the Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions.

One Dead, Dozens Missing After Migrant Boat Sinks off Malaysian Coast

A tragic maritime accident off the coast of Malaysia has left at least one person dead and dozens missing after a boat carrying Rohingya migrants capsized in rough seas near the Malaysia–Thailand maritime border.

Trump Hasn’t Transformed America, He’s Unmasked It

A year has passed since Donald Trump secured a second term as President of the United States in November 2024, and the transformation of America’s political and foreign policy landscape is now unmistakable. The shift, analysts argue, began the moment he won — not on Inauguration Day. From that point onward, both the tone and substance of U.S. behavior changed, revealing which aspects of American power are institutional and which stem directly from Trump’s personality.

White House Accuses BBC of ‘Purposefully Dishonest’ Reporting on Capitol Riots

The White House has sharply criticized the BBC, accusing the British broadcaster of presenting “purposefully dishonest” coverage of former U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks during the January 6, 2021 Capitol riots.

Taliban Accuses Pakistani Forces of Attack in Spin Boldak During Peace Talks in Istanbul

The Taliban government has accused Pakistani forces of launching an attack in Afghanistan’s Spin Boldak region amid ongoing peace talks in Istanbul. On Thursday (November 6), the Afghan Taliban stated that they have not yet retaliated, out of respect for the negotiations and consideration for the safety of civilians.

600 Migrant Workers, Including Bangladeshis, Unpaid for 8 Months by Saudi Firm: HRW

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has reported that at least 600 migrant workers, including those from Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkey, have not been paid for their work for over eight months by the Saudi Arabian Baytur Construction Company. These workers were employed on the $26 billion Masar redevelopment project in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

India Strengthens Military Presence Near Bangladesh with New Bases in West Bengal and Assam

The Indian Army has recently bolstered its presence along the Bangladesh border by establishing a new military base in North Dinajpur district, West Bengal, and initiating another in Assam’s Dhubri district.

Zohran Mamdani’s Historic NYC Mayoral Win Strikes a Chord with Indian Muslims

Zohran Kwame Mamdani’s election as mayor of New York City has sent ripples across Mumbai and Delhi. As a man of Indian, specifically Gujarati, heritage—like Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi—Mamdani’s win would normally be celebrated in India. But there’s a crucial distinction: Mamdani is a Muslim and a vocal critic of India’s ruling Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).