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Bangladeshi Migrant Workers: A Backbone of the Global Labor Market

Bangladeshi migrant workers have earned a reputation as one of the most hardworking, honest, and reliable labor forces worldwide. Contributing significantly to the economies of their host countries and their homeland, these workers embody resilience and dedication, despite facing numerous challenges. The Global Reach of Bangladeshi Workers Bangladeshi migrant workers

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8-year-old boy is first 2025 victim of Israel's Gaza genocide

Israeli military kills Palestinian boy Adam Farhallah along with Khuloud Abu Daher, 27, in wee hours of the New Year, reports say. Invading Israeli military has killed two Palestinians in besieged Gaza, including an 8-year-old boy, in the early hours of 2025, part of Tel Aviv's wider genocide

Recruitment of child soldiers is on the rise, despite global commitments

2024 marked the thirty-fifth anniversary of a UN commitment to protect children from being recruited as soldiers. However, armed groups have increased the recruitment and use of children in armed conflict. The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child was hailed as a historic agreement when it was adopted

Israel attacks push Gaza healthcare ‘to brink of collapse’

A report published by the Office documents attacks carried out between 12 October 2023 and 30 June 2024, raises serious concerns about Israel’s compliance with international law. Medical personnel and hospitals are specifically protected under international humanitarian law, provided they do not commit – or are not used to commit,

The Last Days of Saddam Hussein: An Unexpected Humanization of a Dictator and Iraq’s Present Challenges

By The Asia Times As the sun set on one of the most notorious figures of modern history, the world witnessed an unexpected story—one that humanized the man behind countless atrocities. In the book The Prisoner in His Palace: Saddam Hussein, His American Guards, and What History Leaves Unsaid,

Shakib Al Hasan Supporters Attacked in Dhaka Amid Political Turmoil

A protest supporting legendary cricketer Shakib Al Hasan turned violent in Dhaka, as rival factions clashed over his inclusion in the Bangladesh squad for a farewell Test against South Africa. The cricketer’s supporters were demanding his return to the national team when opponents—armed with sticks and bamboo—attacked

No Better Way to Die’: Sinwar’s Final Fight Inspires Gaza

Introduction: Palestinians have expressed pride and admiration for Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar after his death, with many seeing his final moments as a symbol of resistance. Sinwar, described by Tel Aviv as the mastermind behind the October 7 Hamas attacks, was killed in a gunfight with Israeli forces. His death

Khalistan Movement: A Strain on India-Canada Relations

The escalating row over the Khalistan movement has become a significant source of tension between India and Canada. This issue, rooted in demands for an independent Sikh homeland, has placed pressure on diplomatic relations and stirred political and social unrest in both nations. While the movement has its historical roots

US Warns Israel: Improve Aid to Gaza or Risk Losing Military Assistance, Sets 30-Day Deadline

The United States has issued a stern warning to Israel, indicating that it may withhold some of its substantial military aid unless the country improves the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza within the next 30 days. This ultimatum came in a letter sent to Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant

Israeli Forces Use Explosive-Laden Robots in Gaza, Causing Widespread Destruction and Civilian Casualties, Reports Say

Israeli forces are employing highly destructive tactics in northern Gaza, including planting explosives in homes and deploying booby-trapped robots, according to a report from the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor. This report, released on Monday, highlights that Israeli forces began using these remote-controlled robots in May during their second incursion into

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