Miscellaneous

British MP Bob Blackman warned at the UK Parliament that excluding major political forces could fatally undermine Bangladesh’s democratic credibility.

The United States has returned the seized Panama-flagged oil tanker M/T Sophia to Venezuelan authorities, the first such known case under the current administration.

India and Russia will conduct a major joint naval exercise in the Bay of Bengal in February, reinforcing maritime cooperation amid shifting regional dynamics.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer have agreed to deepen dialogue and cooperation during high-level talks in Beijing.

President Donald Trump has warned Iran of far more devastating military strikes if it refuses nuclear negotiations, as US warships move closer to the region.