South Asia
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Bangladesh: Trial Proceedings Against Former PM Sheikh Hasina to Begin July 1
Dhaka– Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has scheduled the hearing of charges against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and two…
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Another Awami League Leader Arrested in Bangladesh on Murder Charges
Dhaka– Former Awami League Member of Parliament Sabina Akter Tuhin was arrested early Monday in Dhaka on multiple charges related to…
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Bangladesh’s National Security Advisor Briefs U.S. on Election Efforts During Washington Visit
Washington– Bangladesh’s interim National Security Advisor (NSA), Khalilur Rahman, met with U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau on Wednesday at…
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Human Rights Groups Condemn Pakistan Over Civilian Attacks, Disappearances in Balochistan
Balochistan– Human rights organizations have renewed their criticism of Pakistan’s ongoing military crackdown in Balochistan, denouncing violent attacks on civilians, enforced…
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Yunus Meets BNP Leader Tarique Rahman in London Amid Rising Political Tensions
London– As Bangladesh continues to face deepening political unrest, interim government Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus held a private meeting on Friday…
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Rights Group to Take Muhammad Yunus to ICC Over Alleged Role in 123 Targeted Killings in Bangladesh
New Delhi– The New Delhi-based Rights and Risks Analysis Group (RRAG) announced Friday that it will file a formal complaint with…
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Pakistan Urges India to Reinstate Indus Waters Treaty After Terror Attack Fallout
Islamabad/New Delhi– Facing mounting domestic anxiety over a looming water crisis, Pakistan has sent four formal appeals to India, requesting the…
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Bilawal Bhutto Admits Pakistan Faces Setbacks in Kashmir Push at UN
United Nations– Former Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has acknowledged that Pakistan’s campaign to raise the Kashmir issue at…
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Pakistani Social Media Influencer Shot Dead by Relative; Honour Killing Suspected
Islamabad– Popular Pakistani social media influencer Sana Yousuf was shot dead at her home in Islamabad by a male relative in…
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Baloch Activist Thanks India, Urges Global Action on Pakistan’s Atrocities in Balochistan
Quetta– Prominent Baloch human rights advocate Mir Yar Baloch has issued an open letter to Indian parliamentary delegations, urging them…
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