Bangladesh Signs MoU with UN to Open OHCHR Office for Human Rights Support
Bangladesh has signed a three-year MoU with the UN human rights office to establish an OHCHR mission focused on strengthening institutions and preventing abuse....
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UN Urges Iran, Pakistan to Halt Afghan Deportations Over Rights Concerns
The UN has called on Iran and Pakistan to immediately stop deporting Afghan migrants, warning of severe rights violations and deepening crisis in Afghanistan....
US Blacklists Group Linked to Pahalgam Attack
The U.S. has designated the group allegedly behind the April 22 Pahalgam attack in Indian-administered Kashmir as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) and SDGT. The attack killed 26 people. India blames Pakistan; Islamabad denies involvement. The move signals growing international alignment with India’s stance amid rising regional tensions....
KPMG Sri Lanka Official Allegedly Deleted Fuel Audit Data
Sri Lankan MP Dayasiri Jayasekara has accused a KPMG Sri Lanka official of deleting critical audit data linked to a forensic review of fuel distribution at CPSTL. The MP has filed a complaint with the CID and intends to raise the issue with KPMG International, questioning the audit’s credibility and lack of follow-up action....
India Welcomes US Terror Tag on TRF as Boost to Counter-Terror Ties
India has welcomed the U.S. decision to designate The Resistance Front (TRF), a Lashkar-e-Taiba proxy, as a global terrorist group. The move follows TRF’s alleged role in the April 22 Kashmir attack. External Affairs Minister Jaishankar said the designation signals deeper India-US cooperation on counter-terrorism and accountability for state sponsors of terror....
Pakistan’s Indus River Sees Medium Flooding at Kalabagh Amid Heavy Monsoon
A medium flood has been reported in the Indus River at Kalabagh, Pakistan, following heavy monsoon rains and glacial melt. Over 63 people have died in Punjab amid flash floods. Authorities warn of five more rain spells in the coming weeks, with emergency teams deployed and riverbanks under close surveillance....
Sri Lanka to Hold Virtual Talks with U.S. on Export Tariff Reduction
Sri Lanka will conduct virtual negotiations with the U.S. Trade Agency to explore reducing tariffs on Sri Lankan exports. The shift from in-person to online talks reflects logistical changes, but the goal remains to strengthen trade ties and secure better market access amid the island’s ongoing economic recovery....
PAK: Section 144 Imposed in Punjab as Death Toll Crosses 60 Amid Flood Emergency
Deadly floods in Punjab, Pakistan, have killed over 60 people in 24 hours, prompting emergency measures and Section 144. Rescue operations continue as more rain is forecast....
Bangladesh May Involve Private Sector in Tariff Talks with US Amid Pressure Over New Duties
Facing steep proposed tariffs from the US, Bangladesh is preparing its response and considering private sector involvement in trade talks. Exporters warn of serious risks to the garment industry....
Bangladesh Forms Probe Committee into Gopalganj Violence That Left Four Dead
A top-level committee has been formed in Bangladesh to investigate the Gopalganj violence that left four dead and dozens injured. Headed by the Home Ministry’s senior secretary, the panel will submit its findings in two weeks....