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).

Saudi Arabia Launches Music Education in Schools to Foster Creativity

The Saudi Arabian government has taken a major step by introducing music education at the school level as part of the country’s initiative to develop arts and culture. The goal is to familiarize children with music and the arts from an early age and to cultivate long-term creative talent.

Zohran Mamdani Elected New York City Mayor, Breaking Multiple Historic Barriers

Zohran Mamdani makes history as New York City’s youngest, first Muslim, and first African-born mayor. His stunning victory over Andrew Cuomo marks a new chapter for progressive politics in America, as he promises bold reforms on childcare, transport, and economic justice while facing resistance from party moderates and conservatives alike.

New York Votes Today Zohran Mamdani Ahead in Polls, Trump Attacks Him as ‘Communist’

Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani leads the New York mayoral race as early voting hits a record high. President Donald Trump calls Mamdani a “communist” and threatens to cut city funding if he wins.

Haunted by the Taliban: The Persistent Conflict Between Pakistan and Afghanistan

In October this year, deadly armed clashes erupted along the 2,640-kilometer Durand Line — the disputed border between Pakistan and Afghanistan. The fighting once again exposed the fragile peace and deep-rooted mistrust that continue to define relations between the two neighbors. Despite efforts by friendly nations to prevent escalation, both sides remain trapped in a cycle of violence, suspicion, and competing national interests.

British MPs Across Parties Urge UAE Arms Embargo Over Sudan Atrocities

British MPs from multiple political parties have called on the UK government to immediately suspend arms sales to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), amid mounting evidence that British-made weapons are being used by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan’s bloody conflict.

Bodies Rot in the Streets of Sudan — There’s No One Left to Bury Them

In the northern Darfur region of Sudan’s capital of El Fasher, a horrifying humanitarian disaster has unfolded as hundreds of bodies lie in the streets with no one to bury them. The city was seized last week by the semi-military force Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Their assault has killed at least 1,500 people, with more than 460 deaths alone reported in a single hospital.

ASEAN Declines to Send Election Observers to Myanmar’s Military-Led Polls

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will not dispatch election monitors to Myanmar’s December polls, according to multiple diplomatic sources — a major setback for the ruling junta’s effort to secure international legitimacy.