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Published on May 5, 2025

India and Pakistan tension has reached 'boiling point', UN chief warns

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Monday called on India and Pakistan to avoid military confrontation, warning that escalating tension between the nuclear-armed neighbours risks spiralling out of control. Mr Guterres urged "maximum restraint…

Source: The National News - Pro-Government
Published on 08:22 GMT

Bangladesh's former PM Khaleda Zia returns, adding pressure for elections

Bangladesh's ailing former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia returned to the country from London on Tuesday morning after four months of medical treatment, adding to pressure for its interim leaders to hold elections. The South Asian country has been under a …

Source: The Economic Times - Pending
Published on 07:44 GMT

Bangladesh’s ex-PM Khaleda Zia’s return to country adds pressure for elections

Bangladesh’s ailing former prime minister Khaleda Zia returned to the country from London on Tuesday after four months of medical treatment, adding to pressure for its interim leaders to hold elections. The South Asian country has been under a government …

Source: Express & Star - Neutral
Published on 08:13 GMT

Ex-leader Khaleda Zia returns to Bangladesh at ‘crucial time for democracy’

Zia’s presence raises pressure on the interim government to set a date for elections nine months after her archrival Hasina’s ouster. Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia has returned to Dhaka after four months of medical treatment in the British …

Source: Al Jazeera - Pro-Government
Published on 06:24 GMT

U.S. aid cuts push Bangladesh’s health sector to the edge

Bangladesh hoped to celebrate progress towards eradicating tuberculosis this year, having already slashed the numbers dying from the preventable and curable disease by tens of thousands each year. Instead, it is reeling from a $48 million snap aid cut by U …

Source: The Hindu - Center-left
Published on 04:36 GMT

India-Italy Economic Ties Strengthen: 58th ADB Annual Meeting

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday met her Italian counterpart Giancarlo Giorgetti on the sidelines of the 58th ADB Annual Meeting. The Finance Minister showcased India's success with Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) platforms such …

Source: Silicon India - Neutral
Published on May 5, 2025

Crushed for years, Islamic radical parties rise in Bangladesh under Yunus-led government

New Delhi: Bangladeshi Islamist group Hefazat-e-Islam (HeI) has reportedly laid out a 12-point demand, including immediate abolition of the Women's Affairs Reform Commission, in its rally held at Dhaka's Suhrawardy Udyan over the weekend which was …

Source: Prokerala - Indeterminate
Published on May 5, 2025

New India-to-Europe 'spice route' gains traction amid global tensions

The return of Donald Trump to the White House and the trade war between the United States and China have put the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) back in the spotlight. This logistics corridor project, which was officially launched in 2023 …

Source: Euronews - Neutral
Published on May 5, 2025

The Bhutan Journal 6.1

Editorial This edition of The Bhutan Journal is solemnly dedicated to the memory of the late Dr. Govinda Rizal—scholar, activist, and co-founding editor of this publication. Since the journal’s inception in 2019, Dr. Rizal remained a steadfast pillar of …

Source: Bhutan Watch - Center-left
Published on May 5, 2025

Kashmir attack reignites debate over EU’s Pakistan policy

As tensions rise between two nuclear-armed states, the European Union can no longer afford to remain passive, writes Gauri Khandekar. India and Pakistan are facing their most serious diplomatic and military crisis in years, triggered by a terrorist attack …

Source: London Daily Digital - Pending
Published on May 5, 2025

India, Italy Explore Ways To Strengthen Economic Ties At ADB Meet

(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday met her Italian counterpart Giancarlo Giorgetti, on the sidelines of the 58th ADB Annual Meeting in the Italian city of Milan and explored ways to strengthen India- …

Source: MENAFN - Indeterminate
Published on May 5, 2025

Former Iceland PM backs stronger India-Nordic ‘partnerships’, says ‘Greenland not for sale’

New Delhi: India and the Nordic countries are working together to build “understandings” and a “partnership”, former Icelandic prime minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir said in an exclusive interview with ThePrint, ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to …

Source: The Print - Neutral
Published on 02:12 GMT

Napoli enjoying revival of the Maradona good times + Serie A UAE times

Fond memories of Diego Maradona's enduring spell in Italy's top flight have resurfaced as Napoli savour their place at the top of Serie A after 25 years ahead of Sunday's trip to Bologna. The year was 1990 and Maradona, who had helped Napoli to …

Source: The National News - Pro-Government
Published on May 4, 2025

India’s state sponsored terrorism: A persistent threat to peace, economic stability of neighbouring countries

- Advertisement - PESHAWAR, May 04 (APP):The recently leaked classified Indian documents by Telgram have once again exposed the India’s state-sponsored terrorism, false propaganda, and deep-rooted anti-Pakistan mindset to the world. These documents, leaked …

Source: Associated Press of Pakistan - Pending
Published on May 4, 2025

Pakistani journalist banned by Army says it’s ‘sadder’ to be blocked by India

New Delhi: Pakistani journalist Wajahat Saeed Khan is now banned in both his home country and India, and he is quoting George Orwell to make his point. The ban comes in the wake of heightened regional tensions, including India’s recent clampdown on …

Source: The Print - Neutral
Published on May 2, 2025

Sri Lanka’s new constitution: What it must contain – Part 2

The NPP Government’s unprecedented cross-ethnic mandate offers the most promising opportunity in decades to implement these reforms President Disanayake’s constitutional drafters should engage in meaningful consultation with representatives of all …

Source: Daily FT - Pending
Published on 09:50 GMT

National tribute to Scotland’s ‘forgotten’ World War II heroes backed by Highlands family

An image of the proposed memorial by Glasgow’s Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. Picture: Colourful Heritage.The family of a Kingussie woman who tended to war graves for 70 years is calling for a memorial to Scotland’s ‘forgotten’ heroes The VE Day …

Source: Ross Shire Journal - Neutral
Published on 02:27 GMT

17th-century French style with Royal Rose hotel in Abu Dhabi

A hotel developed in the style of a 17th-century French palace is set to open in the unlikely location of downtown Abu Dhabi. The Bin Ham Group conglomerate, which has interests spanning oil, construction agriculture and tourism, is expected to launch its …

Source: The National News - Pro-Government
Published on May 4, 2025

Nepal Needs To Improve Ties With India: Ex-PM Baburam Bhattarai

Nepal needs to enact a new constitution that will have a combination of “direct and inclusive democracy”, says Baburam Bhattarai, former prime minister of the Himalayan state. In an exclusive chat with StratNewsGlobal in Delhi, the veteran leader warned …

Source: StratNews Global - Indeterminate

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 18:20 GMT

Mary E. Webster’s Modern Federalist Papers Reveal How The Federalist Papers Shaped the U.S. Constitution

Mary E. Webster modernizes The Federalist Papers, offering readers a clear understanding of the documents that shaped American democracy. NY, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The U.S. Constitution stands as the foundation of American …

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Published on May 6, 2025 - 03:21 GMT

Notable efforts to address electoral integrity but certain aspects of Romania’s presidential campaign left without ...

BUCHAREST, 5 May 2025 – The first round of Romania’s repeat presidential election was efficiently run and the rights to freedom of assembly and association were respected. However, widespread inauthentic behaviour online by candidates, the fragmented …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 01:06 GMT

Turkey at a Crossroads: Protests, Crackdowns, and the Future of Democracy

The arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu has sparked the largest wave of public protests in Turkey in over a decade, signaling a potential turning point in the country’s political trajectory. As the opposition rallies support and President Erdoğan …

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Published on May 6, 2025 - 09:12 GMT

Romanian Premier quits position when anti-EU nationalist took election lead

(MENAFN) Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu has announced his resignation and the dissolution of the ruling pro-EU coalition after nationalist candidate George Simion took a strong lead in the first round of the country’s presidential elections. …

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Published on May 6, 2025 - 09:12 GMT

Berlin strikes back due to US ‘tyranny in disguise’ allegation

(MENAFN) Germany’s Foreign Ministry has dismissed criticism from U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who recently accused Berlin of engaging in “tyranny in disguise” by officially labeling the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as extremist. …

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Published on May 6, 2025 - 08:38 GMT

Arctic March of Folly? Misperceptions and Apprehensions Torpedo America’s Goodwill Mission to Greenland After Stunning ...

Back to Publications Homepage of Trump’s White House website from January 2025. Photo: whitehouse.gov When historian Barbara W. Tuchman chronicled the cascading series of escalations that resulted in the calamity of World War I, she brilliantly (and …

Distribution channels: Environment
Published on May 6, 2025 - 03:21 GMT

To safeguard human rights we must protect civic space and the right to peaceful assembly, OSCE leaders say

VIENNA, 5 May 2025 – A vibrant civic space in which everyone contributes to public and political life is increasingly challenged by growing threats to freedom of peaceful assembly and severe challenges faced by human rights defenders through discreditation …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 21:08 GMT

Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Preview – Week of May 5, 2025

Here’s what to watch for from House Republican committees during the week: Agriculture On Tuesday, May 6, the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development and the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, …

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Published on May 6, 2025 - 08:30 GMT

Stake experts releases The African Geopolitical ATLAS 2025: Conflicting Information, Conflicted Realities

Decision-makers' guide to Africa's information & geopolitical landscape 2025 COTONOU, BENIN, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stake experts published the second edition of The African Geopolitical ATLAS 2025 on May 5, 2025, with the theme “ …

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Published on May 6, 2025 - 07:05 GMT

Award-Winning Author Sam Sammane Returns with ‘Republic of Mars,’ a Gripping Sci-Fi Novel About Life Beyond Earth

Launched May 4, 2025 on Amazon, the novel explores memory, identity, and control in a future Martian colony built on order—but haunted by forgetting. ANAHEIM, CA, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a time when science fiction …

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Published on May 6, 2025 - 00:00 GMT

AMRT Satellite Technology Uncovers Significant Mineral Assets at Historic Oregon Mine

Abandoned Mine Expected to Roar Back to Life with Massive Results thanks to AMRT Satellite Scan Technology MESA, AZ, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CC Explorations, a leading satellite-based mineral exploration company, today …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 22:00 GMT

Edge Zero Launches Grid Visibility Solution to Support Labor Party’s Home Battery Initiative

New program equips distribution system operators with real-time data tools to ensure network readiness for Australia’s largest-ever home battery rollout MELBOURNE, VIC, AUSTRALIA, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Edge Zero, a leader in low- …

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Published on May 6, 2025 - 09:45 GMT

Strategic approaches to professional development on cybercrime and electronic evidence for law enforcement in Tajikistan ...

The OSCE Transnational Threats Department held a workshop for 20 senior representatives of law enforcement agencies in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, on 1 and 2 May. The workshop was aimed at strengthening national capacities to provide systematic and sustainable …

Distribution channels: Politics
Published on May 5, 2025 - 19:14 GMT

Javier Palomarez, USHBC President, Commends Virginia for Leading the Nation in Reducing Fentanyl Overdoses

WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) commends Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin for tackling the fentanyl crisis head-on through …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 18:52 GMT

The Pan African Film & Arts Festival Announces Call for Submissions for 2026 Festival

The largest international Black film festival in the U.S. returns to Los Angeles February 9–16, 2026 LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Pan African Film & Arts Festival (PAFF), the largest and most …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 17:06 GMT

VetComm Honors Military Appreciation Month by Empowering Veterans to Access Their VA Disability Benefits

Veteran-founded organization provides guidance and advocacy to help veterans navigate the VA benefits process during Military Appreciation Month and beyond. SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the nation observes …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 15:39 GMT

AMMWEC to Host Capitol Hill Event: "Towards a Broader Abraham Accords: Embracing Asia's Potential"

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Muslim & Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC) will be hosting an upcoming Capitol Hill event titled "Towards a Broader Abraham Accords: Embracing …

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Published on May 6, 2025 - 03:21 GMT

To safeguard human rights we must protect civic space and the right to peaceful assembly, OSCE leaders say

VIENNA, 5 May 2025 – A vibrant civic space in which everyone contributes to public and political life is increasingly challenged by growing threats to freedom of peaceful assembly and severe challenges faced by human rights defenders through discreditation …

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Published on May 6, 2025 - 03:21 GMT

Notable efforts to address electoral integrity but certain aspects of Romania’s presidential campaign left without ...

BUCHAREST, 5 May 2025 – The first round of Romania’s repeat presidential election was efficiently run and the rights to freedom of assembly and association were respected. However, widespread inauthentic behaviour online by candidates, the fragmented …

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Published on May 6, 2025 - 03:21 GMT

Special Envoy Hakala to visit Montenegro and North Macedonia

HELSINKI, 5 May 2025 – The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office’s Special Envoy Terhi Hakala will visit Montenegro and North Macedonia from 5 to 8 May. The aim of the visit is to further strengthen the OSCE’s partnerships in the region. “In Montenegro and North …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

First 5 California Welcomes Anthony Pane as New Chief Counsel

First 5 California proudly announces the appointment of Anthony Pane as its new Chief Counsel. SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- First 5 California proudly announces the appointment of Anthony Pane as its new Chief …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 12:45 GMT

Veteran M&A Attorney Joins Spiro Harrison & Nelson to Lead Corporate Business Transactions Practice Group

Spiro Harrison & Nelson Continues Strategic Growth with Addition of Industry Leader RED BANK, NJ, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bringing its headcount to 25 attorneys, Spiro Harrison & Nelson is pleased to announce …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 23:55 GMT

NCLA Opposes Transfer of Expanded Lawsuit Against Trump Administration’s Unlawful Tariffs

Washington, DC, May 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The New Civil Liberties Alliance filed an Amended Complaint today adding several Plaintiffs to the Simplified v. Trump, et al. lawsuit against President Trump’s attempt to rely on the International Emergency …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 21:59 GMT

Realigning US-Saudi relations for the AI era

As Saudi Arabia accelerates its transformation into a global technology powerhouse, the United States has a pivotal opportunity to redefine its partnership with the kingdom. Moving beyond the traditional oil-for-security framework, a new partnership …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 20:50 GMT

AIDA Country Report on Spain – Update on 2024

|Published on: 5th May 2025|Categories: News| The updated AIDA Country Report on Spain provides a detailed overview on legislative and practice-related developments in asylum procedures, reception conditions, detention of asylum seekers and content of …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 20:50 GMT

Ambassador Gerard McGurk assumes duties as new Head of OSCE Mission in Kosovo

PRISHTINË/PRIŠTINA, 05 May 2025 – Ambassador Gerard McGurk, a career member of the British Diplomatic Service, has been appointed as the new Head of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo and has officially assumed his duties today. Ambassador McGurk’s previous …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 06:34 GMT

After Clergy Arrested for Praying, Moral Monday Returns to U.S. Supreme Court to Confront Deadly Federal Budget

Faith leaders and impacted people to hold prayerful protest calling out a budget that will kill Medicaid, starve children, and abandon the poor WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Monday, May 5, 2025, at 11:00 …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 15:00 GMT

DOE Legacy Management Expertise Tapped for Rifle Disposal Cell Pore Water Extraction Project

RIFLE, COLORADO, May 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- When the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Legacy Management (LM) recently faced an operational challenge at the Rifle Disposal Site in Colorado, it took subject matter experts across a wide array …

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