U.S. Naval Fleet Heads Toward Iran as Trump Issues Warning
U.S. President Donald Trump has said that an American naval fleet, or “armada,” has been sent toward Iran. However, he expressed hope that there would be no need to use this military force.
United States Officially Withdraws from the World Health Organization
Putting an end to all speculation, the United States has officially withdrawn from the World Health Organization (WHO). Despite warnings that the move could have negative consequences for both American and global public health, the Trump administration proceeded with the decision.
Sheikh Hasina Warns of Anarchy and Democratic Collapse Under Yunus Administration
In her first speech at a public event since being forced into exile in India after losing power during the 2024 movement, Awami League leader Sheikh Hasina launched a sharp critique of Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Adviser of Bangladesh’s interim government.
Banning the Awami League Is Not Democracy, It Is ‘Authoritarianism’
Criticizing the decision to exclude the Awami League from the upcoming 13th parliamentary election, Sheikh Hasina who stepped down from power amid the 2024 movement and led the country for 16 years has called the move “authoritarianism wrapped in the language of transformation.”
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.