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.
GANHRI Accused of Inaction Over Bangladesh’s Defunct Human Rights Commission
The Rights and Risks Analysis Group (RRAG), a Delhi-based human rights watchdog, has accused the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI) of failing to take any action against Bangladesh’s National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), which has remained inactive since November 7, 2024.
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.
Sheikh Hasina Breaks Silence on Bangladesh’s Political Crisis and Upcoming Elections
Fifteen months after her stay in an undisclosed location in India, Sheikh Hasina has finally broken her silence in an exclusive email interview.
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.
Lord Carlyle Warns Bangladesh Ahead of Next Election
In a statement on Thursday (6 November), Lord Alex Carlyle, a member of the UK House of Lords, warned ahead of Bangladesh’s upcoming national elections that all parties must remain vigilant so that a controversial election, as seen in the past, does not happen again. At the same time, he said that the ongoing International Crimes Tribunal under Sheikh Hasina’s government needs “urgent reform” to lift it to international standards.
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.
Sheikh Hasina Breaks Silence on Bangladesh’s Political Crisis, Outlines Vision for the Future
In a world-exclusive piece for The WEEK, former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina opens up, providing her perspective on the country’s current political turmoil and sharing her vision for Bangladesh’s future.