Link to the Article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr522g2lmmpo At least six people were killed at an Islamic seminary in Pakistan that is often called “University of Jihad”. This seminary is known to be one of the region’s most acclaimed religious institutions. The blast was a suicide attack that killed several students, injured at least 10 other people and an important cleric/head of the… Read more »
Link to the Article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9q47qleey8o There was a Bangladesh delegation of political leaders who went on a 10 day visit to China, having dialogue with Chinese government officials and senior members of the Communist Party. China is making steps to become closer with Bangladesh, as tensions increase between Bangladesh and India. The former Bangladesh Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina was removed… Read more »
Link to article Reported by AP, dozens of Tibetan protesters clashed with police outside of the Chinese Embassy in New Delhi. This skirmish marked the 66th anniversary of the Tibetans living in an exiles uprising against China that was ended by Chinese forces. Police blocked protesters from entering the embassy and detained some as well. Protesters shouted anti-China slogans, and… Read more »
Link to article India and the European Union have agreed to finalize a long-pending free trade agreement by the end of this year. This agreement would highly boost cooperation in trade, technology, connectivity, and defense efforts. India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi added, India-EU strategic partnership is natural. Its ocre is trust and shared belief in democratic values.” In addition, the… Read more »
Link to article Senior Taliban representatives were in Tokyo for talks, as part of Tokyo’s efforts to help Afghanistan build a more inclusive political system and in attempts to protect human rights. This trip is historically the Taliban’s first known diplomatic trip outside Central Asia and the Middle East since 2021. It was said that the reasoning for this visit… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/bangladesh-pakistan-resume-direct-trade-after-more-than-50-years-2025-02-24/ After 54 years, Pakistan and Bangladesh resumed their direct trade agreement. In 1971, East Pakistan separated from Pakistan, becoming Bangladesh. Since then, they had not resumed trade or had much of a relationship with each other. Recently, a government approved cargo ship left Port Qasim, headed to Bangladesh. When the trade deal was set in stone,… Read more »