Is Bangladesh’s Police Force Functional Again?
Crime continues to surge, public trust in law enforcement remains fragile, and mob violence fills the vacuum left by institutional weakness. Source
Singapore, China Agree to Establish ‘Closer Ties’ Amid Global Trade Uncertainty
On his first state visit to Beijing, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong described the China-Singapore relationship as “more important than before.” Source
Iran nuclear program ‘unshaken by US Attacks’ as Tehran vows to press on
TEHRAN – United States’ airstrikes on Iran’s key nuclear facilities have only temporarily disrupted the country’s nuclear program, an intelligence assessment from Pentagon claimed. The report by United States Department of…
Today Gold Rates in Pakistan 25 June 2025
KARACHI – Gold prices in Pakistan saw another drop and price of 24-karat gold moved down by Rs3,800, bringing the rate down to Rs354,365 per tola. The price of 10…
Andrew Cuomo concedes to Zohran Mamdani in New York primary
Andrew Cuomo has conceded in the New York City mayoral Democratic primary to state assemblyman Zohran Mamdani in a stunning political upset. Cuomo, the state’s former governor, was attempting to…
Why Are BRI Projects in Nepal Stalled?
Geopolitics is at play. New Delhi does not want Nepal to be too close to Beijing and views BRI projects with suspicion. Source
FBI sharpens focus on counter-terrorism after Iran strikes
Officials across the US are on heightened alert after the US bombing of nuclear facilities in Iran. There is no specific threat but in recent days, the FBI and Department…
C5+Xi: China Makes Moves in Eurasia
For all the pomp, pageantry, and promises, China’s latest overture into Central Asia is mostly more of the same, but that’s still important. Source
What we learned about Trump’s foreign policy from Iran strikes
US President Donald Trump was seemingly on the fence about getting involved in the Iran-Israel conflict – and then he suddenly took a gamble and carried out strikes against three…
Why a Reset in Canada-India Ties Remains Elusive
The future of the relationship will depend on whether they can discuss security concerns without overwhelming the bilateral relationship. Source
