BNP Rejects Proposal for National Constitutional Council over Accountability Concerns: Salahuddin

By Masum Billah Dhaka, 18 June — The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has opposed the formation of the proposed National Constitutional Council (NCC), citing fundamental concerns over its lack of accountability, senior party leader Salahuddin Ahmed said Tuesday. Speaking to journalists following the ongoing second phase of dialogue between the National Consensus Commission and political […]

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Indian PM Modi lands in Canada for G7 Summit, says will meet various leaders, ‘emphasise Global South priorities’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Calgary of Canada on Tuesday, June 17, to attend the 51st G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, marking a significant moment in India-Canada ties following a phase of strained diplomatic relations after the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. After landing in Canada, PM Modi said he would be meeting various […]

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India grants licence to Musk’s Starlink

New Delhi : The US president has supported diplomacy, but recent statements suggest he may back military action as a form of coercion. New Delhi had granted a licence to Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service, opening India’s “next frontier of connectivity”, according to the country’s communications minister. The launch of Starlink, which provides high-speed […]

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“We look forward to closer people-to-people relations with Cyprus”: PM Modi

Nicosia [Cyprus] : Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrapped up a significant visit to Cyprus by expressing gratitude to President Nikos Christodoulides for a guided tour of Nicosia, and voiced optimism for stronger people-to-people ties. PM Narendra Modi tweeted, “I thank President Christodoulides for showing me parts of the historic city of Nicosia. We look forward […]

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China, Central Asian countries agree better connectivity by land, flights

China and Central Asian countries are willing to improve road and railway connectivity, and will look to open more direct flights to and from China as they agreed to enhance exchanges, the Chinese foreign ministry said in a statement on Wednesday. China will look at simplifying visa procedures with the five Central Asian countries while […]

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China Strengthens Partnerships Across Central Asia at Landmark Summit

By 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, […]

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Russian media say top official is in Pyongyang again to meet North Korean leader

SEOUL: 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 […]

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