New Reality of Religion-Based Politics in Bangladesh After the Fall of Sheikh Hasina
Following the end of Sheikh Hasina’s long tenure, the Qawmi madrasa-based Islamist organization Hefazat-e-Islam is emerging as a significant political force in Bangladesh. Taking advantage of pressure on the caretaker government and political instability, the group has become active on religious and political issues.
Zohran Mamdani Ahead in Polls, Trump Attacks Him as ‘Communist’
Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani leads the New York mayoral race as early voting hits a record high. President Donald Trump calls Mamdani a “communist” and threatens to cut city funding if he wins.
Haunted by the Taliban: The Persistent Conflict Between Pakistan and Afghanistan
In October this year, deadly armed clashes erupted along the 2,640-kilometer Durand Line — the disputed border between Pakistan and Afghanistan. The fighting once again exposed the fragile peace and deep-rooted mistrust that continue to define relations between the two neighbors. Despite efforts by friendly nations to prevent escalation, both sides remain trapped in a cycle of violence, suspicion, and competing national interests.
13 Nations Urge Bangladesh to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists
The diplomatic network of the Media Freedom Coalition in Bangladesh issued a joint statement on the occasion of the 11th International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists.
British MPs Across Parties Urge UAE Arms Embargo Over Sudan Atrocities
British MPs from multiple political parties have called on the UK government to immediately suspend arms sales to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), amid mounting evidence that British-made weapons are being used by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan’s bloody conflict.
Bodies Rot in the Streets of Sudan — There’s No One Left to Bury Them
In the northern Darfur region of Sudan’s capital of El Fasher, a horrifying humanitarian disaster has unfolded as hundreds of bodies lie in the streets with no one to bury them. The city was seized last week by the semi-military force Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Their assault has killed at least 1,500 people, with more than 460 deaths alone reported in a single hospital.
ASEAN Declines to Send Election Observers to Myanmar’s Military-Led Polls
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will not dispatch election monitors to Myanmar’s December polls, according to multiple diplomatic sources — a major setback for the ruling junta’s effort to secure international legitimacy.
US, India Sign 10-Year Defense Pact to Boost Regional Stability
The United States and India have signed a 10-year defense framework agreement aimed at strengthening regional stability, deterrence, and technological cooperation, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced after meeting Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh.
Inside Sudan’s Civil War: The Army, RSF, and the Foreign Powers Fueling the Conflict
Since April 2023, Sudan has been torn apart by brutal fighting between the national army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Both sides are accused of receiving backing from foreign powers including Egypt, the UAE, Libya, Chad, Turkey, Iran, Russia, and Kenya, deepening the humanitarian crisis that has displaced over 12 million people.
Six Pakistani Soldiers, Including Captain, Killed in Clash with Militants Near Afghan Border
Six Pakistani soldiers, including an army captain, were killed in a clash with militants in the Kurram district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, near the Afghan border.