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Beijing and Washington at a crossroads: Why Xi-Trump diplomacy matters for the World

Bangladesh, May 14 -- The arrival of US President Donald Trump in Beijing for a state visit at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping marks far more than another diplomatic engagement between ... Read More


Britains revolt against the political establishment

Bangladesh, May 11 -- The results of Britains recent local elections delivered a political message that was impossible to misread: voters are deeply dissatisfied with the countrys governing class. Whi... Read More


Global oil reserves drain at record pace as Hormuz crisis deepens

Bangladesh, May 10 -- Global oil inventories are declining at the fastest rate ever recorded, raising fears of a severe energy supply crunch as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to destabil... Read More


Between the boundary rope and the border fence: Indias new Cricket policy on Pakistan

Bangladesh, May 7 -- Cricket in South Asia has never been just a sport. It is diplomacy, nationalism, memory, commerce, and symbolism compressed into twenty-two yards. Every India–Pakistan match... Read More


Chinas zero-tariff policy for Africa signals new phase in global trade

Bangladesh, May 6 -- Chinas announcement of zero-tariff treatment for 53 African countries with diplomatic ties marks a significant development in global trade policy. Beginning May 1, the initiative ... Read More


Civil society pushes EU to broaden Kyrgyzstan sanctions over alleged Russia supply route

Bangladesh, May 1 -- Pressure is mounting on the European Union to expand its sanctions regime against Kyrgyzstan, as civil society organizations argue that existing measures have failed to close a cr... Read More


Maldives police raid newsroom after video alleging affair with president sparks legal clash

Bangladesh, April 29 -- A major press freedom dispute has unfolded in the Maldives after police raided the newsroom of a local media outlet following the publication of a controversial video accusing ... Read More


Panic in the sky: How fear and guesswork cost Belgium millions

Bangladesh, April 28 -- Public policy, especially in national defense, is supposed to rest on clear facts, careful planning, and strong public oversight. Yet sometimes governments move in a very diffe... Read More


India–New Zealand free trade agreement signals strategic economic shift

Bangladesh, April 27 -- In a move poised to reshape economic ties across the Indo-Pacific, India and New Zealand are set to sign a landmark free trade agreement (FTA), marking a significant milestone ... Read More


The great distortion: How information warfare is reshaping Africas future

Bangladesh, April 26 -- Across the Sahel, the signs of crisis are clear and severe: dry land, failing crops, closed clinics, and broken supply routes that leave many communities facing hunger. Yet for... Read More