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Echoes of Silence in Kurdistan
The Killing of the Vaisi Brothers and the Cost of Cultural Identity in Iran While the geopolitical chessboard of the Middle East constantly dominates global headlines, a silent and deadly domestic campaign continues to unfold within Iran’s marginalized provinces. On the morning of Thursday, May 28, 2026 (7 Khordad 1405), the realities of this state-sponsored…
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Penning Bhupen-da’s Melodious Journey
Writing a piece on Dr. Bhupen Hazarika, widely addressed as Bhupen-da by billions of his fans and well-wishers around the music world, appears to be a difficult job. A genius of our time, who shaped the Assamese music and film industry for decades, Bhupen-da is known for his creations, performances, and visibility whenever there was…
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Dhaka Plans Major Bus Terminal Relocation in Bid to Ease Chronic Traffic Congestion
By Asif Showkat Kallol (Dhaka Bureau) Bangladesh’s government has unveiled an ambitious plan to relocate four of the capital’s largest intercity bus terminals outside the city, marking one of the most significant attempts in years to tackle chronic traffic congestion in one of the world’s most densely populated urban centres. The initiative, announced following a high-level…
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New Horizons in Bangladesh-UK Relations: Humayun Kabir-Sarah Cook Meeting Signals Strategic Partnership
By G M Forhadul Mozumdar (Dhaka Bureau) Against the backdrop of a shifting global economy, climate change, and evolving geopolitical realities, a high-level meeting was held between Humayun Kabir, Foreign Affairs Adviser to the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, and British High Commissioner Sarah Cook, aimed at deepening and expanding bilateral relations. The courtesy meeting took…
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The Call of a New Journey in the Roar of Asharh: Udichi’s Vibrant ‘Barsha Utshob-1433’ Celebrated in Dhaka
by Rita Bhowmick (Dhaka Bureau) In the seasonal cycle of Bengal, monsoon arrives, breathing new life into the dry and harsh nature left behind by summer. To welcome this monsoon- a symbol of rebirth, vitality, and regeneration of life- the Bangladesh Udichi Shilpigosthi, one of the country’s leading cultural organizations, immersed itself in colorful celebrations…
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Zanzibar Becomes an Attractive Destination for Russian tourists
(Moscow Bureau) – Air Tanzania is officially launching direct flights between Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar, and Moscow, Russia. Air Tanzania specialists emphasize that it is an incredible opportunity for these flights to significantly boost economic diplomacy, trade, and tourism between the two nations. In early June, President of Tanzania, Samia Suluhu Hassan, and her delegation,…
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From Prisons to Algorithms: Vietnam and the Evolution of Political Control in the Digital Age
In 2009, I was arrested for the first time after participating in protests against the bauxite mining project in Vietnam’s Central Highlands and speaking out about Vietnam’s sovereignty over the Paracel and Spratly Islands. Seven years later, I was arrested again and sentenced to ten years in prison for my writings and advocacy on behalf…
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NATO in crisis: time to overcome the war machine
NATO Peace Counter Summits – Online As NATO faces its deepest ever crisis, this counter-summit will focus on the impact of the dramatically changing global situation, and the opportunities this presents for change. The decades-long ideological and political relationship between Europe and the USA is changing beyond all recognition. The US pursues brutal unilateral dominance…
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Israeli Women Respond to President Aoun: “We Refuse Endless War”
More than 1,250 Israeli women and nine civil society organizations answer the Lebanese President’s appeal for a different future in the region. More than 1,250 Israeli women and nine Israeli civil society organizations have sent an open letter to Lebanese President Joseph Aoun following his recent interview with Christiane Amanpour, in which he addressed the…
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Peru: 98.6% of Votes Counted, 100% Polarization
Perceptions of fraud are growing. With 98.6% of ballots counted, the race remains too close to call between Keiko Fujimori (50.051%) and Roberto Sánchez (49.949%), with Fujimori holding a lead of more than 18,000 votes. The ONPE reported that 92,766 ballots have been processed, both domestically and abroad. The vote is split. So far, Roberto…