The Syrian presidency has declared a “immediate ceasefire” in the southern city of Suweida, aiming to halt a week of sectarian violence that has resulted in hundreds of fatalities. Recent reports indicate that violent confrontations have erupted on urban streets, involving local Bedouin tribe members and the Druze community, with allegations of atrocities levied against…
Syria’s interim president has declared it a “priority” to safeguard the nation’s Druze citizens, following Israel’s commitment to dismantle government forces it blames for assaults on members of the religious minority in Suweida province. In a televised address following Israel’s air strikes on Damascus on Wednesday, Ahmed al-Sharaa issued a stark warning, asserting that Syrians…
The government announced today that the “heinous act” of assaulting leaders and activists during a peaceful National Citizens Party (NCP) rally – reportedly executed by individuals associated with the banned Awami League’s Chhatra League and AL activists – will face consequences. This afternoon, the Chief Adviser’s Press Wing released a statement in which the government…
On Wednesday, Yao Wen, the Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh, stated that regardless of the leadership in Bangladesh, China is committed to enhancing trade and investment in the nation, thereby supporting sustainable development and improving the livelihoods of its people. During a seminar held in the capital, he emphasised that a robust investment environment necessitates institutional…
Reports from Israeli media indicate that the country’s defence minister has directed the military to formulate a strategy for relocating all Palestinians in Gaza to a camp situated in the southern part of the territory. On Monday, Israel Katz informed reporters of his intention to create a “humanitarian city” on the ruins of Rafah, aiming…
According to the UN’s refugee agency, close to 450,000 Afghans have made their way back from Iran since early June. This influx follows an order from Tehran mandating that individuals without proper documentation must exit the country by July 6. The recent surge occurs as the nation grapples with the challenge of assimilating a significant…
On Saturday, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei made an appearance at a religious event, as shown in a video broadcast by state television. This comes after reports indicated that he had been in a “secure location” during the ongoing 12-day air conflict with Israel, which has resulted in the deaths of prominent Iranian commanders…
On Wednesday, Iran officially announced the suspension of its cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog. This decision comes in response to unprecedented strikes by Israel and the United States on the Islamic Republic’s nuclear facilities. The conflict that erupted between Iran and Israel on June 13 and continued for 12 days has significantly heightened tensions…
Is the much-anticipated India-US trade deal losing momentum? As the July 9 deadline imposed by the Trump administration approaches, the prospect of securing an interim trade agreement between Delhi and Washington continues to be a topic of discussion, though it is becoming increasingly complicated by intense negotiations. While White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt suggested…
On Monday, London’s High Court ruled that Britain’s decision to permit the export of F-35 fighter jet components to Israel, even with the acknowledgment that they could potentially be used in violation of international humanitarian law in Gaza, was lawful. Al-Haq, an organization operating in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, has initiated legal proceedings against the…
