Bangladesh is in turmoil as thousands of university students protest against job inequality and poverty, demanding the removal of government job quotas. The situation has escalated into deadly clashes, with six people reported dead and many injured. In response, the government has shut down the country’s mobile internet to stifle
The Middle East is facing unprecedented risks for the security, well-being and peaceful life of its peoples. The waves of violence surge far beyond the area of the Arab-Israeli conflict destabilising the situation in the Persian Gulf, Red and Mediterranean Seas, and in North Africa. We need a frank and honest conversation about how to
In a controversial prisoner exchange between Sweden and Iran, a convicted Iranian torturer Hamid Noury was traded for two Swedish citizens. Noury had committed severe human rights abuses, yet Iran secured his return in exchange for releasing the Swedes falsely accused of espionage and other charges. This exchange highlights Iran’s
In a chilling incident at Bangkok’s Grand Hyatt Erawan hotel, six people were found dead with traces of cyanide in their cups, sparking a perplexing mystery. The victims, identified as Vietnamese Americans and Vietnamese nationals, were discovered in their room where no signs of forced entry were found, suggesting the
In Shanghai, an experimental nuclear fusion power plant called HH70 has just set a world record by achieving its first plasma, marking a significant milestone in the quest for clean energy. This groundbreaking device is the first fully high-temperature superconducting tokamak and was built in just two years, showcasing China’s
U.S. Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti took a surprising jab at Prime Minister Narendra Modi after his successful summit with Putin in Moscow on July 9-10, which focused on economic cooperation. During a defense partnership event on July 12, Garcetti dismissed India’s desire for strategic independence, saying that in times
A prominent Syrian businessman close to President Bashar al-Assad, Baraa Katerji, was killed by an Israeli drone strike near the Syrian-Lebanese border. Katerji, who managed a vast empire dealing in oil and logistics, was targeted likely due to his role in facilitating Iranian oil shipments into Syria, which are under
International oil companies operating in Kurdistan continue to smuggle over 1,000 oil tankers daily amid a pipeline shutdown since March 2023. According to Reuters investigations, this illicit trade routes crude through Iran and Turkey, generating approximately $200 million monthly despite regulatory challenges. Although Kurdistan hasn’t been able to export its
UniCredit and Raiffeisenbank are the first banks to take a stand against European Central Bank sanctions on Russia by appealing to the European Court of Justice. Based in Milan, UniCredit argues that the ECB’s demands go beyond its authority and has asked to freeze these requirements. The sanctions put banks