Once considered a model of tolerance and multiculturalism, Bangladesh is now witnessing a sharp rise in Islamist extremism. Taking advantage of political …
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Yunus Provokes India With ‘Landlocked Northeast’ Comment During China Visit
Bangladesh’s interim government chief, Muhammad Yunus, has described his country as the “only guardian of the ocean” for India’s landlocked northeastern states, …
US Calls on Bangladesh to Uphold Human Rights Amid Rising Extremist Threats
The United States has called on Bangladesh to adhere to international human rights standards and ensure fairness for its citizens, as the …
Riel in the Spotlight as Cambodia Eyes Stronger Monetary Independence
Cambodia has marked the 45th anniversary of the re-circulation of the riel, its national currency, with a renewed call for its widespread …
Bangladesh’s Media Crisis Deepens as Radical Forces and State Repression Take Hold
In the wake of rising attacks on journalists, human rights defenders, and activists, international human rights organizations have issued a joint statement …
Cambodia Weighs Diplomatic Moves to Navigate Trump’s Policy Shocks
As former U.S. President Donald Trump re-emerges on the global stage, Cambodia, like many smaller nations, is bracing for potential policy turbulence. …
The Khmer Rouge’s War on Money: The Economic Experiment That Devastated Cambodia
Adam Smith, the father of modern capitalist economics, famously wrote in The Wealth of Nations (1776), “The value of money is in …
Israel Resumes Ground Operations in Gaza, Captures Key Netzarim Corridor
Israeli forces have launched a renewed ground offensive in the Gaza Strip, seizing control of a critical section of the Netzarim Corridor …
Putin Agrees to Pause Energy Strikes, Rejects Full Ceasefire in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to a limited pause in attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, contingent on Ukraine’s reciprocal cessation of …
Cambodia and India Deepen Healthcare Ties Through Policy and Digital Innovation
Cambodia and India reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in the healthcare sector through policy exchanges and strategic partnerships, as Minister …