Deadly suicide blast at Pakistan’s paramilitary headquarters claims six lives, including three attackers
A suicide attack targeting the headquarters of Pakistan’s paramilitary border force in Peshawar killed three members of the Federal Constabulary on Monday, police confirmed to AFP.
Pope Expresses Concern Over Christian Persecution in Bangladesh
Pope Leo XIV has expressed deep concern over incidents of discrimination and persecution against Christian communities in various countries around the world. In particular, he has called upon Bangladesh, Nigeria, Mozambique, Sudan, and several other countries regarding attacks on Christian communities and places of worship, saying that God desires peace among all His children.
UNHRC Calls for Shahriar Kabir’s “Release and Compensation”
The UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has said that the arrest of Shahriar Kabir—writer, researcher, and chairman of the advisory council of the Ekattorer Ghatak Dalal Nirmul Committee, known to be close to the ousted Awami League government—violated “legal standards.”
US Warns Ukraine of Aid Cutoff if It Rejects Peace Deal
The United States has informed Ukraine that Washington will reduce intelligence sharing and weapons assistance if Kyiv does not agree to the framework of a peace deal proposed under U.S. mediation. Two individuals involved in the matter told the British news agency Reuters.
Trump Seeks to Revive Dismissed 2016 Election Lawsuit Against Hillary Clinton
Former US President Donald Trump is attempting to reinstate a previously dismissed civil lawsuit alleging that his 2016 rival, Hillary Clinton, attempted to manipulate the election by linking his campaign to Russia.
Five European Organizations Call for Action Against Politically Motivated Trials in Bangladesh
Five international organizations in Europe have condemned the verdict of the International Crimes Tribunal against Sheikh Hasina. The organizations have called for global action to stop politically motivated trials in Bangladesh.
Soros-Funded Group Accused of Campaign to Shut Down Musk’s Twitter
A grantmaking network founded by billionaire investor George Soros has been financially supporting a controversial UK-based nonprofit accused of trying to “kill” Elon Musk’s X platform and push for broader censorship of conservative media, the Washington Free Beacon reported.
Sajeeb Wazed: Sheikh Hasina’s Death Verdict Is “Revenge, Not Justice”
Sajeeb Wazed Joy, the son of ousted former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has strongly condemned the death sentence handed to his mother by the International Crimes Tribunal, describing it as “a calculated act of revenge, not justice.” He argued that the ruling reflects a collapse of due process and the rule of law under the interim administration.
Trial of Sheikh Hasina and Asaduzzaman Khan Was Not Fair or Just: Amnesty International
The UK-based human rights organisation Amnesty International has stated that the death sentences handed down to deposed former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan are not “fair or just.” According to the organisation, although the verdict was issued for crimes against humanity committed during the July mass uprising, there are various problems within the judicial process.
UN Voices Firm Opposition to Death Penalty After Verdict Against Sheikh Hasina
The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has expressed concern over the verdict issued against former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, emphasising the need for due process, adherence to fair-trial standards, and the organisation’s categorical opposition to the death penalty.