Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, who assumed leadership of Bangladesh’s interim government following the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina last year, is reportedly at odds with the country’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Waker-Uz-Zaman. *Rift Between Muhammad Yunus and Army Chief* Reports indicate that General Zaman has been dissatisfied with the Yunus-led interim…
Pakistan’s disappointing exit from the Champions Trophy is set to have significant ramifications. Rana Sanaullah, advisor to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, stated in an interview that the Prime Minister will take notice of structural discrepancies within the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), led by Mohsin Naqvi. In a fiery interview with Pakistani newspaper Dawn, Sanaullah…
In a significant escalation of military activity, China has deployed 45 fighter jets and 14 warships near Taiwan, according to a statement from the Taiwanese Defense Ministry. This marks the largest Chinese military presence near Taiwan so far this year. In response, Taiwan has deployed its troops, heightening the possibility of confrontation and increasing regional…
Bangladesh Army chief General Waker-uz-Zaman issued a stern warning to politicians on Tuesday, cautioning that their infighting poses a significant threat to the country’s sovereignty. Speaking at an event commemorating the army officers who were killed in the 2009 Pilkhana mutiny, General Zaman emphasized the need for unity and stability. On February 25 and 26,…
Chinese state media on Wednesday called on the Philippines to withdraw the United States’ “Typhon” intermediate-range missile from the South China Sea, accusing the Philippines of repeatedly breaking its promises by introducing the missile system. “The region needs peace and prosperity, not intermediate-range missiles and confrontation,” stated the People’s Daily, the newspaper of the governing…
Ukraine has agreed on the terms of a minerals deal with the United States and could sign the agreement this week, officials from both countries confirmed on Tuesday. #### Joint Development of Mineral Wealth Under the agreement, the United States will “jointly develop” Ukraine’s mineral wealth, with revenues directed to a newly created “joint fund…
In a historic move, Pakistan and Bangladesh have resumed direct trade for the first time since their separation in 1971. The first government-approved cargo departed from Port Qasim, marking a significant milestone in maritime trade relations between the two nations. The agreement was finalized in early February when Bangladesh agreed to purchase 50,000 tonnes of…
On the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has proposed a complete exchange of all prisoners of war with Russia, calling it a crucial step toward ending the ongoing conflict. Speaking at a summit in Kyiv, Zelenskyy urged Russia to release all Ukrainian prisoners, affirming that Ukraine was prepared to do…
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has criticized the “double standards” of the global political left while emphasizing the influential roles of world leaders such as Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Donald Trump, and Argentinian President Javier Milei in shaping a new global conservative movement. ### Addressing CPAC During her address to the Conservative Political…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed his willingness to step down from office in exchange for Ukraine’s membership in NATO. “If there is peace for Ukraine, if you really need me to leave my post, I am ready. … I can exchange it for NATO,” Zelenskyy stated during a press conference in Kyiv, adding that…
