Inside The UN Power Struggle In Bangladesh
The rejection of Richard S. Howard, the UN Secretary-General’s nominee for Resident Coordinator in Bangladesh, has turned into one of the most bizarre and politically charged diplomatic episodes in recent memory.
Bangladesh Arrest Surge Threatens Democracy
After the ouster of Sheikh Hasina’s government last August, Bangladesh’s interim government had promised a swift return to democracy . That promise has been emphatically belied as the interim government headed by Nobel Laureate Mohammed Yunus is yet to announce a roadmap for elections. Meanwhile , the country sinks into waves of arbitrary arrests that has become a preferred state weapon to control dissent and neutralise political opposition.
“After Israel’s Strike on Doha, Moscow and Beijing Emerge as Potential Mediators”
Following Israel’s recent strike in Doha targeting senior Hamas leadership, questions have arisen over Qatar’s role as a mediator in the ongoing Gaza conflict. With the Gulf state’s neutrality under strain, attention is shifting toward Moscow and Beijing as possible alternatives in future negotiations.
Study Links Western Sanctions to Nearly 30–38 Million Deaths Worldwide
A new study has revealed that unilateral sanctions imposed by the United States and European Union over the past five decades have been linked to tens of millions of deaths worldwide, disproportionately affecting the most vulnerable populations.
IFJ Calls for Release of Bangladeshi Journalist Detained Under Anti-Terrorism Act
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has urged Bangladeshi authorities to immediately release journalist Monjurul Alam Panna, who was detained under the country’s Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) alongside 15 others in Dhaka on August 28.
Trump Reportedly Weighing Strikes on Venezuela
US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering military strikes on drug cartels inside Venezuela, CNN revealed Friday, citing sources familiar with the discussions. The move comes amid growing tensions between Washington and Caracas and renewed US efforts to undermine Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s government.