Crisis in Gaza talks: Qatar's PM

Crisis in Gaza talks: Qatar’s PM

The nearly two-month-old ceasefire in the Gaza Strip will not be finalized until Israeli forces depart from the Palestinian territory in accordance with a peace plan supported by Washington and the UN, stated Qatar’s prime minister, the mediator, yesterday. “We are currently at a pivotal juncture…”  Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, the Qatari premier,…

UN overwhelmingly backs two-state solution condemning Hamas

UN overwhelmingly backs two-state solution condemning Hamas

On Friday, the United Nations General Assembly decisively decided to support a declaration detailing “tangible, timebound, and irreversible steps” towards a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians in anticipation of a gathering of global leaders. The seven-page declaration emerged from an international conference at the UN in July, organized by Saudi Arabia and France,…

Iran stops collaborating with the UN nuclear watchdog

Iran stops collaborating with the UN nuclear watchdog

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…

Israel reportedly launches hundreds of airstrikes across Syria

Israel reportedly launches hundreds of airstrikes across Syria

Reports from Syrian media indicate that Israeli warplanes have conducted numerous attacks throughout the country, with strikes reported in the capital, Damascus. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, located in the UK, reported that over 100 strikes were conducted on military targets. Local media reports indicate that a research centre, believed to have connections to…

Bangladesh's politics on edge: arrest warrant for former PM

Bangladesh’s politics on edge: arrest warrant for former PM

A court in Bangladesh has issued an arrest warrant for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who sought refuge in India in August following her removal amid widespread protests. Bangladesh’s International Criminal Tribunal (ICT) has issued a warrant for Hasina, citing her alleged involvement in “crimes against humanity” linked to the demonstrations that resulted in the…