2 min | 8 Apr 2026 Addressing journalists in Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo XIV asked ‘all people of goodwill to always search for peace and to reject war’, and called for a return to the negotiating table to pursue peaceful solutions. Pope Leo also said that threats against the population […]
4 min | 5 Apr 2026 In a landmark address at Yonsei University in Seoul, French President Emmanuel Macron has laid out a bold diplomatic roadmap to de‑escalate tensions with Iran. Speaking to students and dignitaries on 3 April 2026, Macron explicitly rejected reliance on ‘bombing’ or unilateral force, arguing […]
6 min | 27 Mar 2026 On 27 March 2026, the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) held an urgent debate to address the devastating missile strike on the Shajareh Tayyebeh school in Minab, Iran. The attack, which occurred on 28 February 2026, resulted in a severe loss of life, […]
8 min | 25 Mar 2026 The Bangladesh government is introducing a loan scheme offering up to 10 lakh BDT (1 million taka) to support students pursuing higher education abroad. According to the State Minister for Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment, Nurul Haque Nur, the initiative aims to remove the […]
6 min | 23 Mar 2026 Coverage from the House of Commons Liaison Committee, held in the Grimond Room on 23 March 2026. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is questioned by MPs on the economic impact of the Iran war, with a focus on government strategy and the wider implications for […]
13 min | 27 Feb 2026 A public address by Dr Shafiqur Rahman, leader of Bangladesh Jamaat‑e‑Islami (BJI), in which he alleges widespread irregularities and vote‑rigging in the election process, and sets out his views on political legitimacy, Islamic values and his future commitments to supporters.
12 min | 18 Feb 2026 Prime Minister Tarique Rahman delivers his first national address, expressing gratitude, outlining the new government’s priorities, and calling for unity across all communities. He emphasises the restoration of democracy, the strengthening of law and order, the fight against corruption, and the need to ensure […]
11 min | 16 Feb 2026 Barrister Asaduzzaman Fuaad holds a press briefing in which he alleges widespread vote rigging, intimidation, and violence during the recent election in his constituency, and argues that the overall administration failed to ensure a fair and level playing field. He warns the BNP leadership, […]
4 min | 25 Jan 2026 Nahid Islam, a senior figure within the 11‑party alliance, delivers a formal statement at a post‑election press briefing following the 2026 Bangladesh general election. In his remarks, he raises allegations of targeted vote manipulation, expresses concern over incidents of post‑election violence, and outlines the […]
3 min | 14 Feb 2026 Mamunul Haque, a senior figure within the 11‑party alliance, has reacted to the outcome of the recent Bangladeshi election, alleging that the vote‑counting process was deliberately manipulated to alter the results.