ICC prosecutor requests arrest warrants for the head of Myanmar's military regime From a refugee camp in Bangladesh, the court’s top prosecutor, Karim Khan, said in a statement that he intended to request more warrants for Myanmar's leaders soon. World 27 Nov, 2024
A tropical storm floods villages and cuts power to millions in parts of Bangladesh and India In India's West Bengal state, thatched roofs on houses were blown away and electric poles and trees were uprooted in some coastal districts. World 27 May, 2024
UN chief decries violence in west Myanmar as two dozen villagers are reported killed in airstrikes UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed deep concern over “the deteriorating situation and escalation of conflict in Myanmar,” according to a spokesperson. World 19 Mar, 2024
India's new citizenship law excludes Muslims. Here's what to know The Indian government has said those eligible can apply for Indian citizenship through an online portal. World 15 Mar, 2024
India's new citizenship law excludes Muslims. Why? The Indian government has said those eligible can apply for Indian citizenship through an online portal. World 13 Mar, 2024
340 Myanmar troops flee into Bangladesh during fighting with armed ethnic group Officials said the troops that entered had been disarmed and taken to safe places. World 08 Feb, 2024
9 UN Security Council members urge a halt to airstrikes by Myanmar's military The military leadership in Myanmar has so far ignored the plan, and violence and the humanitarian crisis in the country have been growing at a rapid pace. World 06 Feb, 2024
South Africa says Israel's campaign in Gaza amounts to genocide. What can the UN do about it? Israel is defending itself in the United Nations' highest court Thursday against allegations that it is committing genocide with its military campaign in Gaza. World 12 Jan, 2024
South Africa says Israel's campaign in Gaza amounts to genocide. What can the UN do about it? Israel will defend itself in the United Nations' highest court starting Thursday against allegations that its military campaign in Gaza amounts to genocide. World 11 Jan, 2024
Bangladesh's democracy faces strain as Hasina is reelected amid a boycott by opposition parties In a post-election press conference on Monday, Hasina said Bangladesh had set an example of holding a free, fair and impartial election. World 08 Jan, 2024
South Africa's genocide case against Israel sets up a high-stakes legal battle at the UN's top court South Africa has launched a case at the United Nations' top court alleging that Israel's military campaign in Gaza amounts to genocide. World 03 Jan, 2024
Sheikh Hasina once fought for democracy in Bangladesh. Her critics say she now threatens it Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is facing a general election Sunday, a vote she is all but certain to win. World 03 Jan, 2024
