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Lobbying rivalries and the impact of US sanctions on Central Asian business interests

Bangladesh, March 4 -- A recent lobbying effort in the United States has cast a spotlight on the increasingly complex world of sanctions lobbying, particularly among business actors in Central Asia. T... Read More


Von der Leyen unveils €150 billion common defense fund for Europe

Bangladesh, March 4 -- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced an ambitious new plan to bolster the European Unions defense capabilities, unveiling a proposed common defense f... Read More


White House demands public apology from Zelensky to resume rare-earths deal talks

Bangladesh, March 4 -- The diplomatic rift between Washington and Kiev has widened following reports that the Biden administration is demanding a public apology from Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelen... Read More


Justice above power restoring the relevance of international law

Bangladesh, March 4 -- International law, in principle, should be the guiding force in shaping peaceful relations between countries, resolving conflicts before they escalate into wars, and ensuring a ... Read More


Russia and America realize they have nobody to talk to in Europe

Bangladesh, March 4 -- February 28, 2025 will certainly go down in history as an unprecedented masterclass on how not to conduct diplomacy. In fact, you were much more likely to see a civilized discus... Read More


US in AI race driving quest for minerals

Bangladesh, March 4 -- Elon Musks Starlink is increasingly facing competition from Chinas SpaceSail. Meanwhile, Trumps new “energy Tsar” has said that Washington is doomed to lose the &#82... Read More


Why Chinas two sessions matter for African agriculture modernization?

Bangladesh, March 4 -- Agriculture is the backbone of many economies, particularly in Africa, where challenges such as the lack of massive agricultural infrastructure, risks arising from rising intern... Read More


France and UK propose ceasefire plan for Ukraine, but Moscow remains skeptical

Bangladesh, March 3 -- In a fresh attempt to halt the prolonged conflict in Ukraine, France and the United Kingdom have put forward a joint peace proposal involving a month-long ceasefire followed by ... Read More


Musk blasts Zelensky for rejecting peace talks with Russia

Bangladesh, March 3 -- Tech billionaire Elon Musk has once again taken a firm stance on the Ukraine conflict, openly criticizing Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky for refusing to negotiate with Ru... Read More


NATO Chief urges Zelensky to repair relations with Trump after White House clash

Bangladesh, March 3 -- NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has urged Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky to mend his strained relationship with US President Donald Trump following a tense and unproduc... Read More