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…
The US Supreme Court, currently facing divisions, has granted President Donald Trump the authority to continue his efforts to dismantle the Education Department, effective Monday. A court with a conservative majority has, in an unsigned order, lifted a stay previously imposed by a federal district judge regarding mass layoffs at the department. In a notable…
At a private fundraiser in New Jersey on Friday evening, former President Barack Obama urged Democrats to take action, encouraging those disillusioned by the current state of the nation under President Donald Trump to “stand up for the things that you think are right.” “It seems that a shift away from excessive self-reflection and complaints…
The US attorney general has issued an order to drop charges against a doctor who faced allegations of destroying Covid-19 vaccines valued at $28,000 (£20,742), distributing counterfeit vaccination record cards, and administering saline shots to children instead of the vaccine, as requested by their parents. Pam Bondi stated that Dr. Michael Kirk Moore Jr. “provided…
On Friday, the United States unveiled its inaugural sanctions targeting Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel, citing his involvement in the “brutality” of the Cuban regime against its citizens. The recent action marks yet another step taken by the administration of US President Donald Trump to intensify pressure on the Cuban government. On the fourth anniversary of…
In a significant overnight assault, Russian forces targeted Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, resulting in the deaths of at least two individuals and leaving 16 others injured, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky. The assault comprised 18 missiles and approximately 400 drones, with a primary focus on the capital, according to Zelensky’s statement. For three hours, residents experienced…
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…
