Sajeeb Wazed Joy Rejects Charges, Says Family Targeted Politically
Sajeeb Wazed Joy said, “A false case has been fabricated against us so that we cannot contest the election. The main purpose of these verdicts is to prevent my mother and any member of my family from participating in the election.”
India Faces Growing Dual Terror Challenge, Says Former IAF Chief Arup Raha
Former Indian Air Force Chief Arup Raha has warned that India is increasingly vulnerable to a “two-front” terror threat emerging simultaneously from Pakistan and Bangladesh. He urged the country to heighten vigilance and accelerate the development of indigenous air-power capabilities.
Pakistan Seeks to Buy 100,000 Tons of Rice for Shipment to Bangladesh
Pakistan’s Trading Corporation (TCP) has issued an international tender to purchase 100,000 tons of white rice for export to Bangladesh. The tender was published on Monday (24 November) by the Pakistani daily Dawn. It stated that long-grain “IRRI-6” grade rice will be purchased with the aim of supplying it to Bangladesh through the Karachi port. The deadline for submitting bids has been set for 28 November.
Nine children killed in Pakistani airstrike in Afghanistan: Taliban
The Taliban government of Afghanistan has said that at least nine children and one woman were killed in an airstrike by Pakistani forces in the country’s Khost province.
Joint Declaration Passed Despite Trump’s Boycott, China’s Prominent Presence Noted
One of the world’s most important economic alliances, the G-20 Summit, has been held in Johannesburg, South Africa. The two-day (22–23 November) summit was boycotted by U.S. President Donald Trump. Even so, the leaders issued the “Johannesburg Declaration.” The major reason behind Trump’s absence was South Africa.
Deadly suicide blast at Pakistan’s paramilitary headquarters claims six lives, including three attackers
A suicide attack targeting the headquarters of Pakistan’s paramilitary border force in Peshawar killed three members of the Federal Constabulary on Monday, police confirmed to AFP.
Pope Expresses Concern Over Christian Persecution in Bangladesh
Pope Leo XIV has expressed deep concern over incidents of discrimination and persecution against Christian communities in various countries around the world. In particular, he has called upon Bangladesh, Nigeria, Mozambique, Sudan, and several other countries regarding attacks on Christian communities and places of worship, saying that God desires peace among all His children.
UNHRC Calls for Shahriar Kabir’s “Release and Compensation”
The UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has said that the arrest of Shahriar Kabir—writer, researcher, and chairman of the advisory council of the Ekattorer Ghatak Dalal Nirmul Committee, known to be close to the ousted Awami League government—violated “legal standards.”
US Warns Ukraine of Aid Cutoff if It Rejects Peace Deal
The United States has informed Ukraine that Washington will reduce intelligence sharing and weapons assistance if Kyiv does not agree to the framework of a peace deal proposed under U.S. mediation. Two individuals involved in the matter told the British news agency Reuters.
Trump Seeks to Revive Dismissed 2016 Election Lawsuit Against Hillary Clinton
Former US President Donald Trump is attempting to reinstate a previously dismissed civil lawsuit alleging that his 2016 rival, Hillary Clinton, attempted to manipulate the election by linking his campaign to Russia.