Australian Senator Fatima Payman, the country’s first hijab-wearing MP, has filed a formal complaint against a senior male colleague, alleging that he urged her to drink wine and dance on the table during an official function. Payman’s Allegations and Response Payman, who does not consume alcohol, recounted that the colleague made the remarks after having…
Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, is facing mounting pressure as the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) demands national elections by December 2025. BNP leaders have warned that they will not cooperate with the administration unless a firm election timeline is established. BNP’s Demands and Political Tensions BNP leaders met with Chief Adviser Yunus at…
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned the repeated and forced displacement of Palestinians in Gaza, calling for an immediate ceasefire and unrestricted humanitarian aid access. His remarks were delivered at the Arab League Summit in Baghdad, where he reaffirmed the UN’s stance against any forced relocation of Gaza’s population. Guterres’ Statement at the…
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has reiterated his stance on the Kashmir issue, stating that Turkey is ready to play its part in facilitating a resolution between India and Pakistan. His remarks came after a high-level meeting with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, where the two leaders discussed regional stability and bilateral cooperation. Erdogan’s Statement…
Popular Bangladeshi actor Nusraat Faria, known for portraying Sheikh Hasina in the biopic Mujib: The Making of a Nation, has been arrested at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka while attempting to travel to Thailand. According to reports, Faria’s arrest is linked to an attempted murder case filed during the anti-government protests in August 2024,…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has imposed 11 new conditions on Pakistan for the release of the next tranche of its bailout programme, raising concerns over the country’s fiscal and reform goals. The IMF has also warned that escalating tensions with India could pose significant risks to Pakistan’s economic stability. According to reports, the newly…
Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 70 people, including 22 children, in northern and southern Gaza, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to continue Israel’s military offensive against Hamas. Escalation in Gaza The strikes targeted Jabaliya town and refugee camp, where 50 people were killed in a single attack. The Indonesian Hospital in Jabaliya confirmed…
Muhammad Yunus, Bangladesh’s interim leader, has shifted his stance on India’s Northeast, calling for a cross-border economic integration plan involving Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and the Seven Sisters states of India. His remarks come months after he controversially described the region as “landlocked” while pitching investment opportunities to China. Yunus Advocates for Regional Cooperation During a…
Kirana Hills, Pakistan’s long-rumored nuclear testing site, has come under global scrutiny following India’s Operation Sindoor, which targeted terror infrastructure deep inside Pakistan. While the Indian Air Force (IAF) has denied striking Kirana Hills, satellite imagery and media reports suggest that the site, located near Sargodha in Punjab province, may have been exposed to the…
As tensions between India and Pakistan escalated following Operation Sindoor, many expected Russia, India’s long-time ally, to take a firm stance in support of New Delhi. However, Moscow maintained a neutral position, urging both nations to exercise restraint and resolve their differences diplomatically. Russia’s Neutral Stance: Key Reasons Despite historically strong India-Russia ties, experts suggest…
