In a strong display of regional unity, 21 Arab and Muslim countries have jointly condemned Israel’s recent airstrikes on Iran, calling for an urgent de-escalation of hostilities and renewed commitment to international law and nuclear disarmament. According to Egypt’s state-run news agency MENA, the joint statement was issued yesterday (16 June) following an initiative by […]
Read MoreNEW DELHI: India on Tuesday urged its citizens to leave Tehran, while some nationals have already fled across the Iranian border as the country comes under Israeli bombardment. With Israel vowing to keep up its attacks four days after launching its assault on Iran, which has launched retaliatory strikes, New Delhi said Indian students have […]
Read MoreBy Vagit Ismailov and Stephen M. Bland Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Astana on June 16, ahead of the Second China-Central Asia Summit, marked a significant milestone in fostering deeper partnerships between China and Central Asia. With all of the region’s nations in attendance, the summit saw agreements signed across sectors such as energy, […]
Read MoreSEOUL: A top Russian security official traveled to Pyongyang for the second time this month for another meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, Russian state media reported Tuesday, the latest display of the countries’ deepening ties amid President Vladimir Putin’s war against Ukraine. Russia’s Tass news agency said Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey […]
Read MoreJAKARTA: An Indonesian minister’s denial of mass rapes that took place during the country’s 1998 riots has been slammed by rights activists and the National Commission on Violence Against Women. Culture Minister Fadli Zon’s remarks that the mass rapes were “all hearsay” and “rumours” have incited fresh concerns over the government’s plan to release new […]
Read MoreThe head of the UN nuclear watchdog agency said Monday that there is a possibility of both radiological and chemical contamination within Iran’s main nuclear enrichment facility in Natanz following Israeli strikes, although radiation levels outside the complex are presently normal. The radiation poses a significant danger if uranium is inhaled or ingested, International Atomic […]
Read MoreMasum Billah | Dhaka | 17 June 2025 In a significant development toward parliamentary and constitutional reforms, Bangladesh’s major political parties have reached a consensus on two key issues: increasing the number of reserved seats for women in parliament from 50 to 100, and amending the controversial Article 70 of the Constitution. BNP Standing Committee […]
Read MoreDhaka : Around 400 Bangladeshis currently residing in Tehran are under serious threat amid Israeli attacks, Acting Foreign Secretary Ruhul Alam Siddique said today (17 June). “Over 2,000 Bangladeshis live across Iran, of whom around 400 are based in Tehran, including officials of the Bangladesh embassy. We are deeply concerned about their safety,” he said at […]
Read MoreBy Holly Chik Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for de-escalation in the Israel-Iran conflict to avoid further tensions, while emphasising that Beijing is prepared to “play a constructive role” in restoring peace, according to state news agency Xinhua. “All parties should work to de-escalate the conflict as soon as possible and avoid further escalation […]
Read MoreBy Raissa Robles The Philippine army has signalled it would welcome additional US Typhon missile systems to accelerate troop training and strengthen deterrence, despite Beijing’s repeated denunciations of the system as a destabilising force that risks fuelling tensions in the South China Sea. Speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday, Philippine Army spokesman Colonel Louie […]
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