Miscellaneous

Four British MPs have warned that Bangladesh’s upcoming election cannot be democratic without the participation of all major parties, urging inclusive polls and respect for political rights.

Myanmar’s military-backed USDP claims a parliamentary majority after junta-run elections, despite widespread criticism that the polls are engineered to entrench military rule.

India’s army chief says Operation Sindoor remains active and warns Pakistan that any provocation could trigger renewed attacks, despite a ceasefire along the border.

The ICC has rejected Bangladesh’s claim that it flagged security risks ahead of the T20 World Cup in India, calling the assertion false as Dhaka pushes to move matches out of India.

The U.S. is considering military and covert action as Iran’s protest crackdown leaves hundreds dead, possibly thousands, amid arrests, internet shutdowns, and rising global alarm.