South Africa moves toward new provincial government

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South Africa moves toward new provincial government

South Africa’s post-2024 electoral landscape continues to test the adaptability of its political actors. Nowhere is this more evident than in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), where the Umkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) has

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Between promise and proof: Rethinking Muhammad Yunus’s interim leadership and the politics of accountability in Bangladesh

When Professor Muhammad Yunus assumed leadership of Bangladesh’s interim government in August 2024, the symbolism was powerful. Here was a Nobel Peace Prize laureate-founder of Grameen Bank and recipient of

Russian and Chinese embassy sports event

Russian and Chinese embassies in Bangladesh host annual joint sports day

On February 27, the Russian Embassy in Bangladesh hosted a vibrant Sports Day, welcoming colleagues from the Chinese Embassy for a day of friendly competition and camaraderie. The event featured

Two Hindus killed in separate criminal incidents in Chittagong

Two people were killed in separate incidents involving alleged extortionists and armed robbers in Chittagong earlier this week, triggering concern among local residents and prompting calls for swift law enforcement

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Zimbabwe rejects $367 million US health deal, citing sovereignty and data-sharing concerns

Zimbabwe has formally withdrawn from negotiations over a proposed $367 million health funding agreement with the United States, describing the offer as “lopsided” and incompatible with the principles of sovereign

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India slams Pakistan’s Afghanistan strikes as regional tensions escalate

India has sharply condemned Pakistan over a series of airstrikes conducted inside Afghanistan, in what New Delhi described as an attempt by Islamabad to deflect attention from its internal security

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Kyiv prosecutor’s family assets under scrutiny after investigation links mother to $1 million property portfolio

An investigation by Ukrainian outlet Hromadske has raised serious questions about the source of funds behind more than $1 million in real estate assets registered to the 74-year-old mother of

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India joins Pax Silica to secure AI and critical minerals supply chains

India has formally joined the US-led Pax Silica alliance, a strategic initiative aimed at securing resilient supply chains for artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, and critical minerals. The declaration was signed

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Russian woman admits lying about FSB ties in New York court

A Russian national accused of concealing her connections to Moscow’s security services has pleaded guilty in a federal court in New York, bringing a dramatic and, at times, erratic chapter

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Cambodia deports over 48,000 in expanding crackdown on online scam networks

Cambodia has deported more than 48,000 foreign nationals accused of involvement in online scam operations since August 2023, marking one of the most extensive enforcement campaigns against transnational cybercrime in Southeast Asia.