Bangladesh Election and the Military’s Hidden Influence
In Bangladesh political conversations, one word has increasingly come to symbolise the deeper question of power in the country: Kochukhet. The Dhaka neighbourhood that hosts major military installations has become…
Iran Dismisses Trump Threats, Warns It Will Respond to Any US Attack
Iran foreign minister has warned that the country’s armed forces stand ready to respond “immediately and powerfully” to any attack by the United States, following renewed military threats from US…
Trump Says He Will ‘De-escalate’ Minnesota Crisis After Alex Pretti Shooting
Washington, DC — Donald Trump has said his administration intends to ease tensions in Minnesota following weeks of unrest and the fatal shooting of two civilians, including intensive care nurse…
North Korea Kim to Lay Out Plans to Expand Nuclear Arsenal
North Korea leader Kim Jong Un is expected to announce new measures to strengthen the country’s nuclear capabilities at an upcoming meeting of the ruling party, according to state media.…
Iran’s Pezeshkian Issues Warning on Regional Stability as U.S. Tensions Rise
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has cautioned against rising regional instability following a phone conversation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, held amid heightened US military activity near Iran and…
Ilhan Omar Attacked at Minnesota Town Hall Meeting
Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar was sprayed with an unknown liquid by a man during a town hall meeting in Minneapolis on Tuesday, according to authorities. The congresswoman was not injured,…
Masoud Pezeshkian Warns US Threats Could Destabilise Region
Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian has warned that US threats against Iran risk plunging the Middle East into wider instability, following a phone call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman…
Japan Economic Plans Spark Global Market Jitters
Japan tax and spending promises ahead of snap elections next month have unsettled investors, triggering sharp swings in the yen and government bonds and reviving concerns about the sustainability of…
Meta, TikTok and YouTube Head to Trial Over Youth Addiction Claims
Major social media companies Meta, TikTok and YouTube are set to face a landmark jury trial in the United States over allegations that their platforms contribute to youth addiction and…
Gaza unequal dead: 10,000 Palestinians under rubble, one Israeli captive
Israeli forces deployed tanks, drones and specialised explosive devices to recover the remains of a single Israeli captive in Gaza, an operation that local witnesses say transformed a residential area…
