AP/UNB, Oct 04 – The United States on Wednesday formally left the Paris Agreement, a global pact forged five years ago to avert the threat of catastrophic climate change.
Category: Int’l relations
World waits nervously, impatiently for US vote count
AP/UNB, Nov 04 – From Ford Model T cars that popped off the assembly line in just 90 minutes to 60-second service for burgers, the United States has had a major hand in making the world a frenetic and impatient…
BD Minister writes to his French counterpart on recent dev
Bangladesh has reaffirmed its commitment to show respect for everyone’s religious and cultural sensitivity conveying the France government that no religion supports killings.
Protecting vote from security risks in US 2020 elections
The potential for intimidation and violence by extremist individuals or groups during and after the United States general election on November 3, 2020 has been raised by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), national security experts, civil and human rights…
Foreign Affairs State Minister rejects charges against Rab
State Minister for Foreign Affairs M Shahriar Alam on Sunday brushed aside allegations against elite police unit Rab, terming them propaganda against Bangladesh.
Massive Syria Propaganda by Western Gov’t Contractors, Media
By Ben Norton 23 Sep 2020 – Western government-funded intelligence cutouts trained Syrian opposition leaders, planted stories in media outlets from BBC to Al Jazeera, and ran a cadre of journalists. A trove of leaked documents exposes the propaganda network.
Indian HC Dhaka condemns hacking attacks
The India High Commission in Dhaka has condemned all intemperate language that attacks religious or national identity.
Global Covid-19 cases surpass 45 million, deaths 1.18 mln
AP/UNB, Oct 31 – The global confirmed cases of Covid-19 exceeded 45 million on Saturday, according to the latest tally from Johns Hopkins University (JHU). The data shows the Covid-19 cases reached 45,477,552 while 1,187,023 more fatalities recorded till this…
Gambia v Myanmar: Proceeding on the merits
On October 23, The Gambia filed a more than 500-page Memorial, which also includes more than 5000 pages of supporting material, in its lawsuit against Myanmar at the International Court of Justice in The Hague, making its case for how…
After nearly a decade away, La Niña weather system is back
30 October 2020 – Many will be familiar with El Niño – the ocean-warming phenomenon that affects global weather patterns – but how about La Niña, which is linked to cooler sea temperatures?
The Palestinian struggle betrayed
By Askiah Adam The Abraham Accord signed recently between Israel on the one hand and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain on the other, is touted as a peace deal. They were not at war. There was peace between…
New Judge Barrett in: US SC has 6 Republicans, 3 Democrats
The US Senate has confirmed Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court in a victory for President Donald Trump a week before the general election.
How Corporate Tyranny Works
By Chris Hedges Those, like environmental lawyer Steven Donziger, who fight the corporate control of our society on behalf of the vulnerable, find that the institutions of power unite to crucify them.
Cartoon: France urges Arab nations to prevent boycotts
France has urged Middle Eastern countries to end calls for a boycott of its goods in protest at President Emmanuel Macron’s defence of the right to show cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad, reports BBC.
Play decisive role to address Rohingya crisis: PM urges UN
Dhaka, Oct 23 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has urged the United Nations to play a more decisive and robust role in resolving many of today’s intractable challenges such as the Rohingya crisis.
Edward Snowden gets permanent residency in Russia
Former US National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden has been given permanent residency in Russia, his lawyer Anatoly Kucherena told state-run news agency RIA Novosti.
Trump, Biden Spar as Last Debate Opens
WASHINGTON – U.S. Republican President Donald Trump and his Democratic challenger, former Vice President Joe Biden, sparred sharply Thursday night about the country’s world-leading coronavirus death toll at their second and final debate 12 days before the Nov. 3 national…
P5 UNSC members must end violence in Myanmar: US
The United States has said the permanent five (P5) members of the UN Security Council (UNSC) have a special obligation to contribute to ending violence in Myanmar and aiding the victims of violence.
Coronavirus: Global cases exceed 41 mln, deaths 1.13 mln
AP/UNB, Oct 22 – More than 41 million people have been infected with Covid-19 globally on Thursday, according to the data from Johns Hopkins University (JHU). The total number of infections around the world has reached 41, 148,042 with 1,130,…
Donor govts urged to call crimes against Rohingya genocide
Fortify Rights on Wednesday said donor governments seeking to raise one billion dollars in aid for Rohingya should acknowledge the crimes perpetrated against them in Myanmar as genocide and crimes against humanity.
People walk in Cox’s Bazar demanding climate, gender justice
Cox’s Bazar, Oct 21 – Dozens of women, men and young people walked along the Cox’s Bazar beach on Tuesday demanding climate and gender justice.
Coronavirus: Global cases climb to 40.5 mln; deaths 1.12 mln
The global Covid-19 cases surpassed 40.5 million on Wednesday amid reports of growing infections in Europe and the USA. According to the latest tally of John Hopkins University (JHU), the total coronavirus cases reached 40,564,075 with 1,123,767 fatalities as of…
US urged to acknowledge genocide the Rohingyas faced
“On Thursday, the United States will co-host a virtual global donor conference for the Rohingya. If U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo wants to truly demonstrate U.S. leadership and galvanize international support for the Rohingya people, he must first acknowledge…
Covid-19 impacts journos negatively worldwide: ICFJ study
Alongside jobholders in different sectors, the COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted many journalists and newsrooms in one way or another across the globe according to a recent study by the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ).
Rohingya repression: Netherlands for justice through ICJ
The Netherlands has reiterated its commitment to help ensure justice and accountability for the atrocities committed against Rohingyas by the Myanmar authorities.
UN arms embargoes on Iran expire despite US objections
A decade-long U.N. arms embargo on Iran that barred it from purchasing foreign weapons like tanks and fighter jets expired Sunday as planned under its nuclear deal with world powers, despite objections from the United States, which insists the ban…
Israel and Bahrain establish formal diplomatic relations
Israel and Bahrain have formally established diplomatic relations. The deal – brokered by the US – was signed in the Bahrain capital, Manama, on Sunday. For decades, most Arab states have boycotted Israel, insisting they would only establish ties after…
Modi invited to join March 26 prog in person
Bangladesh has invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Bangladesh on March 26 in person to jointly celebrate the Independence Day of Bangladesh.
Taiwan: New Delhi celebrates, Beijing urges caution
Mohammad Zainal Abedin India seems to have dug a new ditch in its relations with China which is clearly exposed by celebrating the national day of Taiwan in Indian capital on October 10.
UN Survives a World Turned Upside Down
By Thalif Deen UNITED NATIONS, Oct 16 2020 (IPS) – As the United Nations plans to commemorate its annual UN Day, come October 24, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is presiding over a world body which has remained locked down since last…