The government of Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has come under fire for undermining women’s political empowerment in Bangladesh. Samina Lutfa, Associate Professor of Sociology at Dhaka University, sharply criticised the male-dominated political decision-making process, likening it to “a fish market.” Speaking at a

India has welcomed the upcoming summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, scheduled for August 15 in Alaska, expressing hope it could lead to a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict. “India welcomes the understanding reached between the United

Israel’s Security Cabinet has approved a plan to take over Gaza City, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said Friday. In an interview with Fox News ahead of the meeting, Netanyahu said the goal is to “assure our security, remove Hamas, enable the population

Baloch human rights defender Mir Yar Baloch has written to former US President Donald Trump, urging recognition of Balochistan and a fundamental reassessment of Washington’s relationship with Pakistan. In the letter, Mir accused Pakistan’s army and intelligence agency ISI of widespread human rights

Singapore’s High Commissioner to India, Simon Wong, joined the ASEAN New Delhi Committee (ANDC) on Friday to mark ASEAN Day with a flag-raising ceremony, followed by a video message from Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. In a post on X, Wong expressed gratitude

Five soldiers were injured in a shooting at Fort Stewart, a major U.S. Army base in southeast Georgia, after a fellow soldier opened fire during an active shooter incident on Wednesday. The shooter was identified as Quornelius Radford, an automated logistics sergeant, according

South Korean authorities have suspended a second attempt to execute a detention warrant for jailed former President Yoon Suk Yeol, citing safety concerns due to his “stubborn refusal” to cooperate. The special counsel team, led by Min Joong-ki, attempted to bring Yoon in

A major technical glitch forced United Airlines to temporarily ground all its mainline flights on Wednesday evening, causing widespread delays and passenger frustration across key U.S. airports. According to the airline, the system issue was resolved within hours, but residual delays were expected

The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) announced that the Trump administration has suspended $584 million in federal research grants, citing concerns over alleged antisemitism on campus. The university warned that the suspension poses a serious threat to ongoing research and national progress

Ghana is in mourning after a tragic military helicopter crash claimed the lives of eight people, including two senior government ministers. The incident occurred on Wednesday morning near the Adansi area in the Ashanti region. At a press briefing, Julius Debrah, Chief of

India has handed over the first batch of 10 electric buses to Mauritius, marking a major step in the two countries’ green development partnership. The handover ceremony, held at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Public Service and Innovation in Reduit, was led

Australia’s Online Safety Commissioner has strongly criticized global tech companies for failing to adequately protect children from online sexual exploitation and abuse. In a report released Wednesday, eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant said major platforms such as Apple, Google, Meta, and Microsoft are