The UK MoD has issued new health guidance urging female soldiers in elite roles to consume up to 3,500 calories daily and prioritize sleep to prevent injuries and hormonal issues.
A devastating wildfire in southern Spain has left at least 12 people dead and 23 missing. Emergency services continue to battle the blaze in Almería as officials fear many victims are expats.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced from the NATO summit in Ankara that the United States is preparing to hit Iran "very hard" with another round of military strikes.
Unlike the parliamentary ballots, the pink referendum ballots for the Feb 12 vote reportedly lack serial numbers. Critics argue this "traceability gap" makes an independent audit of the result impossible.
U.S.-based rights groups warn that Bangladesh’s February 2026 election risks becoming non-inclusive, amid allegations of minority persecution, repression of opposition, and democratic backsliding.
In a stinging joint statement, 707 Supreme Court lawyers have declared a boycott of the Feb 12 election. They allege the process is an "artificial arrangement" designed to legitimise an illegal grip on power.
Thousands of government employees on election duty are opting not to vote via postal ballot. They claim the current system’s lack of safeguards makes it easy to identify their political leanings, risking future harassment.
Bangladesh’s Election Commission has approved 55,454 observers for the upcoming election. Allegations suggest that organizations like PASA and CARD are deploying thousands of politically biased activists to manage the election narrative.
