Why China should apologize to Bangladesh
China was among the last countries to recognize independent Bangladesh – on 31 August 1975, four years after it’s birth
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Syria constitutional reform talks, hold promise for new social contract
Constitutional reform talks between Syria’s Government and opposition leaders are due next week in Geneva
Islamist militant groups ISIS, Hamas, al Qaeda’s crypto-based financing campaigns dismantled: US Justice Dept
Officials described it as the largest-ever seizure of digital currency funds related to terrorism.
Islamic State threat in west Syria growing: US commander
The top U.S. commander for the Middle East is warning that elements of the Islamic State group are working to rebuild in western Syria, where the U.S. has little visibility or presence.
How US “Caesar Act” Will Affect the Situation in Syria and Moscow’s Policy
Sanctions against Syria could also provide Moscow with new tools for expanding its presence in Syria. The Syrian settlement could also become an area for selective engagement between Russia and the EU.
Bangladesh’s changing religious landscape
The rise of radicalism has made a dent on the secular fabric of society
Sri Lanka’s new government faces foreign-policy balancing act
Implementing key constitutional changes, reviving Sri Lanka’s economy and managing the country’s relations with major powers will be important policy priorities for the Sri Lanka People’s Party following its landslide election victory.
Six years after genocide, Yazidi community still waiting for justice
Six years after ISIL launched a genocidal campaign against the Yazidi religious minority in Iraq, the international community must live up to its promise to deliver justice, survivor and Nobel Peace Laureate Nadia Murad told a virtual event on Monday marking the anniversary.
Covid-19 pandemic creating largest disruption in education, UN warns
The UN estimates that the pandemic has affected more than one billion students worldwide.
Afghanistan: UN urges parties to prioritize protection of civilians and start talks
Women and children continue to be disproportionately affected by the direct and indirect impacts of the armed conflict, comprising more than 40 per cent of the total civilian casualties. During the first six months of the year, the armed conflict caused 397 women casualties and 1,067 child casualties.