As massacres of Druze, Alawites, and Christians rise in Syria, global powers led by Washington face accusations of enabling Islamist factions in Damascus for political expediency.

Afghanistan’s Taliban government has accused Pakistan of irresponsible behavior during peace talks in Istanbul but says the Qatar-mediated ceasefire will remain in place despite deadly border clashes.

The United States and the United Kingdom have lifted sanctions on Syrian President Ahmad al-Shara, following a similar move by the U.N. Security Council. The decision marks a new phase of engagement aimed at security cooperation and post-Assad stabilization.

New York-based writer Dr. Mohsin Ali has appealed to UN Secretary-General António Guterres for an independent probe into the OHCHR’s human rights report on Bangladesh, alleging factual errors and political bias.

India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has warned Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus to “watch his words,” signaling growing tension in bilateral relations.