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.
Violence Against Women, Children, and Minorities Rising in Bangladesh Ahead of Election
Ahead of the upcoming national election scheduled for 12 February, violence against women, girls, and religious and ethnic minorities in Bangladesh has increased at an alarming rate, according to the international human rights organization Human Rights Watch (HRW).
US Declares Muslim Brotherhood Branches in Egypt, Lebanon and Jordan Terrorist
The United States has officially designated Muslim Brotherhood–linked organisations operating in Egypt, Lebanon, and Jordan as terrorist groups, marking a significant escalation in Washington’s stance toward the Islamist movement.
America Moves to Stop Issuing Visas to Bangladeshi Citizens
The Trump administration is set to suspend the processing of all types of U.S. visas for citizens of 75 countries, including Bangladesh. The news was reported by the Reuters news agency on Wednesday (January 14), citing a spokesperson of the U.S. State Department.
Mass Protests in Iran: Death Toll Nears 2,500
Crackdowns are increasing, and the death toll is rising sharply. Amid the evolving situation, reports have emerged of more than 2,000 deaths. Protesters claim that at least 2,403 people have been killed in the country.
United States Orders Its Citizens to Leave Iran
The United States Department of State has issued an urgent security alert urging all U.S. citizens currently in Iran to leave the country immediately. At the same time, it has stated that no assistance from Washington should be expected in this regard.
An Election Cannot Be Called Democratic Without All Parties
Four British Members of Parliament have called for Bangladesh’s upcoming parliamentary election to be inclusive. They said that no election can be described as “democratic” if all political parties do not participate.