Subcontinental wind

Biden grants clemency to 2,500 people convicted of drug crimes – his last act

Outgoing US president says move is ‘important step toward righting historic wrongs, correcting sentencing disparities’. Is he mad? Seems so.… Continua a leggere

Russia and Iran presidents sign partnership treaty in Moscow

Iranian and Russian leaders praise deal covering areas including politics, security, trade, transport and energy. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and… Continua a leggere

The end of Sheikh Hasina’s rule of terror: Cautious optimism for Bangladesh’s future

The overthrow of Sheikh Hasina is a remarkable political feat for the Bangladeshi youth. However, many challenges lie ahead. By… Continua a leggere

Jailed Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan proposes ‘conditional’ talks with military

Khan says ready to hold ‘conditional negotiations’ with the powerful military and has appointed a representative for the talks. Pakistan’s… Continua a leggere

Bangladesh imposes shutdown as death toll from student protests mounts

Communications blackout persists as deadly crackdown on demonstrators continues in the nation of 170 million. Bangladesh enforced a nationwide curfew… Continua a leggere

Biden grants clemency to 2,500 people convicted of drug crimes – his last act

17/01/2025

No category

Outgoing US president says move is ‘important step toward righting historic wrongs, correcting sentencing disparities’. Is he mad? Seems so.…

Russia and Iran presidents sign partnership treaty in Moscow

17/01/2025

BRICS

Iranian and Russian leaders praise deal covering areas including politics, security, trade, transport and energy. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and…

The end of Sheikh Hasina’s rule of terror: Cautious optimism for Bangladesh’s future

17/08/2024

Asia

The overthrow of Sheikh Hasina is a remarkable political feat for the Bangladeshi youth. However, many challenges lie ahead. By…

Jailed Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan proposes ‘conditional’ talks with military

17/08/2024

Asia

Khan says ready to hold ‘conditional negotiations’ with the powerful military and has appointed a representative for the talks. Pakistan’s…

Bangladesh imposes shutdown as death toll from student protests mounts

20/07/2024

Asia

Communications blackout persists as deadly crackdown on demonstrators continues in the nation of 170 million. Bangladesh enforced a nationwide curfew…

North Korea to send engineering troops to help Russia rebuild bombed cities

28/06/202428/06/2024

North Korea

North Korea will send a “large number” of engineering and construction troops to help rebuild Russian cities in eastern Ukraine,…

Sikhs celebrate harvest festival of Baisakhi, marking new year

14/04/2024

Asia

Sikhs the world over wear yellow and other bright colours symbolising the spring harvest and the new year. Baisakhi is…

Bengali Muslims are “second class Muslims of Hindu descent”

13/03/2024

Asia , Islam , Persecution

One Sohel Mazhar wrote a report in Bengali-language national daily newspaper of Bangladesh, “Dainik Janakantha” regarding persecution against Hindu people…

Mass Hindu wedding defies poverty and persecution in Pakistan

14/01/202414/01/2024

Islam , Persecution

Ceremony in the southern city of Karachi joins 122 Hindu couples unable to afford their own weddings. Under a chequered…

Without opposition parties and no voters, Awami League to easy-win 222 seats on 300

14/01/2024

Asia

Hasina remains the high priestess of Bangladesh’s dynastic democracy After yet another controversial election victory, PM Sheikh Hasina is set…

Subcontinental wind

Biden grants clemency to 2,500 people convicted of drug crimes – his last act

Russia and Iran presidents sign partnership treaty in Moscow

The end of Sheikh Hasina’s rule of terror: Cautious optimism for Bangladesh’s future

Jailed Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan proposes ‘conditional’ talks with military

Bangladesh imposes shutdown as death toll from student protests mounts

Biden grants clemency to 2,500 people convicted of drug crimes – his last act

Russia and Iran presidents sign partnership treaty in Moscow

The end of Sheikh Hasina’s rule of terror: Cautious optimism for Bangladesh’s future

Jailed Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan proposes ‘conditional’ talks with military

Bangladesh imposes shutdown as death toll from student protests mounts

North Korea to send engineering troops to help Russia rebuild bombed cities

Sikhs celebrate harvest festival of Baisakhi, marking new year

Bengali Muslims are “second class Muslims of Hindu descent”

Mass Hindu wedding defies poverty and persecution in Pakistan

Without opposition parties and no voters, Awami League to easy-win 222 seats on 300

Biden grants clemency to 2,500 people convicted of drug crimes - his last act

Russia and Iran presidents sign partnership treaty in Moscow

The end of Sheikh Hasina's rule of terror: Cautious optimism for Bangladesh’s future

Jailed Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan proposes ‘conditional’ talks with military

Bangladesh imposes shutdown as death toll from student protests mounts

North Korea to send engineering troops to help Russia rebuild bombed cities

Sikhs celebrate harvest festival of Baisakhi, marking new year

Bengali Muslims are "second class Muslims of Hindu descent”