U.S. Secret Strategy Involving Jamaat Exposed in Bangladesh Politics
After the July movement, an investigative report by The Washington Post on Bangladesh’s political transition and U.S. diplomatic activities surrounding Jamaat-e-Islami has caused intense upheaval in Bangladeshi politics. Based on a leaked audio conversation of a U.S. Embassy official stationed in Dhaka, the report claims that the United States is considering a strategy to utilize Jamaat-e-Islami by keeping it “under control” in the context of forming a future government.
Protest Outside UK Parliament Demands Labour Action on Alleged Hindu Persecution in Bangladesh
A large-scale protest was held outside the UK Parliament in London, where members of the British Bangladeshi Hindu community and human rights activists gathered to demand immediate action from the Labour Party regarding the alleged persecution of Hindus in Bangladesh.
Pakistan Decides to Join Trump’s Gaza Peace Council
Pakistan has decided to join the ‘peace council’ announced by US President Donald Trump on Gaza. The country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the decision in a statement on Wednesday.
Rights Body Slams Firing of Two University Teachers Over Blasphemy Claims
An international human rights organisation has condemned the dismissal of two university teachers in Bangladesh over blasphemy allegations, describing the action as a serious threat to academic freedom and freedom of expression.
South Asian Leaders Fuel Hate to Mask Economic Insecurity
Political leaders across South Asia are increasingly promoting hatred and division to divert public attention from economic hardship and governance failures, Human Rights Watch’s Deputy Asia Director Meenakshi Ganguly has warned.
Khamenei Blames Trump for Instigating Deadly Protests in Iran
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has blamed former US President Donald Trump for instigating the deadly anti-government protests that have been ongoing in Iran for several weeks.
Deaths in Iran Protests Exceed 3,000: Human Rights Organization
The death toll in the ongoing anti-government protests in Iran has crossed 3,000. Internet connectivity, which had been shut down for eight days, has slightly increased.
Taliban’s Top Leadership Power Struggle Comes into the Open
The Taliban seized power in Afghanistan in 2021 by ousting the US-backed government. Since then, the Taliban have been running the country amid various ups and downs, including international sanctions. However, divisions among the top leadership of the Taliban over governing authority and dominance have begun to surface publicly.
Venezuela’s Maria Corina Machado Gifts Nobel Peace Prize Medal to Donald Trump
Venezuela’s opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has said that she gifted her Nobel Peace Prize medal to United States President Donald Trump.
US Imposes Sanctions on Iranian Officials and Prison
The United States has imposed sanctions on five Iranian officials and a prison over allegations of their involvement in suppressing protests in Iran.