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South Caucasus struggles with entrenched corruption and elite state capture

Bangladesh, Aug. 28 -- The South Caucasus has long been a region of geopolitical intrigue, where the interests of great powers intersect with the struggles of small states trying to assert sovereignty... Read More


Trump envoy sets deadline for Ukraine peace as negotiations intensify

Bangladesh, Aug. 27 -- The United States under President Donald Trump is signaling an ambitious new push to end the war in Ukraine, with Trumps special presidential envoy Steve Witkoff setting a year-... Read More


US envoys Lebanon visit highlights US Israeli agenda amid regional turmoil

Bangladesh, Aug. 27 -- On August 26, US envoys Tom Barrack and Morgan Ortagus visited Lebanon at a time of mounting volatility in the region. Their trip followed not only significant developments on t... Read More


India Strengthens Naval power with commissioning of BrahMos-equipped stealth frigates

Bangladesh, Aug. 27 -- India has taken another decisive step in bolstering its maritime power with the commissioning of two new indigenously built stealth frigates – INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri... Read More


Ukrainian anti-graft investigator faces hemp-to-Russia charges as court delays hearing

Bangladesh, Aug. 27 -- The courtroom drama unfolding in Kyiv over the case of senior anti-corruption detective Ruslan Maghamedrasulov has gripped Ukraines political and civil society circles, not only... Read More


Tukwila man sentenced to 10 years for role in Aryan gang-linked drug ring

Bangladesh, Aug. 27 -- A Tukwila man with a long history of violent crime and drug distribution has been sentenced to a decade in federal prison for his central role in a sprawling drug trafficking ne... Read More


Power, profits, and media freedom: Serbias last independent broadcaster under threat

Bangladesh, Aug. 27 -- For nine months, the streets of Belgrade and other Serbian cities have been filled with protesters demanding an end to corruption, authoritarianism, and the stifling grip of Pre... Read More


Fake ‘July fighter listing in Rajshahi sparks anger and demands probe

Bangladesh, Aug. 27 -- A major controversy has erupted in Chandipur village of Bagha upazila, Rajshahi, after a local youth injured in a family land dispute was officially gazetted as a ‘July fi... Read More


ARSA jihadists terrorize Rohingya Christians under UN watch in Coxs Bazar

Bangladesh, Aug. 26 -- In the shadow of the worlds largest refugee settlement in Coxs Bazar, Bangladesh, a dangerous paradox is unfolding. While the UNHCR claims to provide shelter and protection to t... Read More


UK government unveils sweeping crime reduction strategy with expanded community punishments

Bangladesh, Aug. 26 -- The United Kingdom is set to introduce a comprehensive plan aimed at reducing crime and strengthening public safety, featuring unprecedented powers for judges to impose restrict... Read More