Saudi-French Push at UN Puts Palestinian Statehood Back on Global Agenda
In a dramatic shift at the United Nations, an overwhelming majority of member states voted in favor of a Saudi-French declaration backing Palestinian statehood, signaling a renewed momentum for the two-state solution after years of diplomatic deadlock.
UN General Assembly Endorses Saudi-French ‘New York Declaration’ for Israeli-Palestinian Peace Without Hamas
In a landmark move, the United Nations General Assembly on Friday overwhelmingly backed the Saudi-French sponsored “New York Declaration,” a resolution seeking to revive the long-stalled two-state solution between Israel and Palestine while explicitly excluding Hamas from the process.
Heavy Clashes Near Afghan Border Leave 12 Pakistani Soldiers, 35 Militants Dead
In a series of fierce confrontations this week along Pakistan’s northwestern frontier with Afghanistan, 12 Pakistani soldiers and 35 militants have been killed, the military announced.
NATO Launches Large-Scale Military Drills Near Russia
NATO has begun extensive military exercises close to Russia’s borders, a move that has heightened regional tensions and drawn sharp criticism from Moscow. The drills involve thousands of troops and advanced weaponry, signaling a show of strength at a time of already strained relations.
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.