Miscellaneous

Arundhati Roy has pulled her film from the Berlin Film Festival, calling jury remarks "unconscionable." Her exit sparks a wider artist boycott over Germany's stance on the Gaza-Israel conflict.

Reza Pahlavi told MSC 2026 that U.S. military action would "expedite" the fall of the clerical regime. His call comes as Trump orders the USS Gerald R. Ford to the region amid stalled nuclear talks.

Sajeeb Wazed Joy challenges the 2026 election results, claiming the boycott by 50 million voters proves the AL’s enduring strength. He calls for judicial accountability for post-July violence.

Sheikh Hasina breaks her silence on the 2026 election, claiming she was "taken elsewhere" against her will on August 5. She expressed grief over the loss of party leaders and memories.

India’s MoD has greenlit the purchase of 288 S-400 and Pantsir missiles to restock inventory used in Operation Sindoor. The deal is part of a broader $43 billion military modernization push.