The relationship between Europe and the Middle East has evolved over centuries, shaped by cultural, political, and economic exchanges. In today’s rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape, energy security and economic cooperation have emerged as dominant themes driving the bilateral relationship between the European Union (EU) and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). As Europe navigates the global [...]

The ongoing protests in Serbia against President Aleksandar Vu?i? are driven by several key factors. It began following a tragic incident in November 2024, where a concrete canopy collapsed at a train station in Novi Sad, killing 15 people. Many Serbians attribute this disaster to widespread government corruption, negligence, and disregard for construction safety regulations. [...]

The British government is considering a new immigration policy that would see rejected asylum seekers relocated to “return hubs” in Western Balkan states, The Times reported on March 21. The proposal is part of a broader effort to address the ongoing crisis of illegal immigration, particularly the influx of migrants crossing the English Channel in [...]

It’s quite a common occurrence in Bangladesh to see people, garbed in their best attire, throng to the mosques during Ramadan at the designated prayer times.
And so it ought to be. Prayer never did anyone any harm. In fact it’s proved to be most beneficial and I have yet to hear someone say ‘don’t pray [...]

Jatiya Party Secretary General (Rowshan Ershad Group) Kazi Mamunur Rashid has urged all parties not to drag the Bangladesh Army into controversy. He emphasized the military’s historic role in safeguarding the nation and warned against any attempts to tarnish its image.
In a statement issued on March 23, Kazi Mamunur Rashid stated, “The patriotic army has [...]

US President Donald Trump has once again taken center stage in the ongoing Ukraine conflict, revealing that he recently held a “very good” phone call with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky. The March 19 conversation, which followed Trump’s extensive dialogue with Russian President Vladimir Putin a day earlier, revolved around efforts to broker a temporary halt [...]

As tensions continue to escalate over the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, a new round of high-stakes negotiations between Russia and the United States is set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on March 24. The discussions, which have captured international attention, are expected to address critical issues related to the Ukraine crisis, with a [...]

Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump engaged in a phone conversation on March 18, 2025, lasting over two hours. The discussion covered key geopolitical issues, including the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, a proposed 30-day ceasefire, a prisoner exchange, and maritime security. The call marked a notable step in efforts to normalize US-Russia [...]

In yet another indication of his desire to reorient American foreign policy towards economic pragmatism, US President Donald Trump has emphasized the importance of rebuilding economic ties with Russia. In a recent interview with Breitbart, Trump cited Russia’s vast landmass and abundant natural resources, particularly rare earth elements (REEs), as a compelling reason to rekindle [...]

Elon Musk has once again positioned himself as a vocal critic of government overreach and censorship, this time taking aim at the Global Engagement Center (GEC), a US State Department initiative established in 2016 under President Barack Obama. The program, which officially ceased operations in December 2024, allegedly collaborated with various organizations to suppress free [...]