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Reports indicate Israel and Hamas likely to accept Witkoff ceasefire proposal

Israel had rejected an earlier version of the deal on Monday which was proposed by Donald Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East, Steven Witkoff, prompting further changes on Tuesday.

Interim government in Bangladesh faces growing popular anger and accusations of authoritarianism

After a public spat with the army chief last week over the country’s political situation and the delay in elections, Yunus threatened to resign from his post as the chief advisor of the interim government.

Iran reasserts its right to maintain peaceful nuclear program as US proposal surfaces Iran reasserts its right to maintain peaceful nuclear program as US talks show new promise

The US and Iran conducted their fourth round of indirect nuclear talks on May 11 in Oman, after which Trump claimed the US had submitted a written proposal to Iran for consideration.

Global Food Prices Tarrif War (Credit FAO) Global food prices surge amid Trump’s tariff war

The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) food price index registered a 1% rise in April in comparison to March and a 22% rise compared to the same month last year.

Discussions between Iran and US advance

Iran seeks complete removal of all sanctions and a guarantee that future US regimes will not renege on their commitments of a deal like what the Trump administration did with the 2015 nuclear deal.

Pakistan continues forced displacement of thousands of Afghan refugees Pakistan continues forced displacement of thousands of Afghan refugees

Between 500,000-800,000 Afghan refugees have been expelled from Pakistan since September 2023 in complete violation of their rights and despite the concerns about their safety under Taliban rule.

Trump escalates tariff war with China China retaliates with 84% tariff as Trump’s trade war escalates to 125%

Donald Trump announced 50% additional tariffs on Chinese goods. In response, China announced an 84% tariff on all American goods, then on Wednesday, Trump escalated the tariffs to 125%.

India’s largest communist party slams Israel, calls for an end to US blockade on Cuba

The 24th Congress of India’s largest communist party, CPI (M), concluded with the election of M A Baby as its new general secretary and several young leaders to its top decision-making body.

Iran warns US threats have consequences

Iran also condemned Israeli violation of the Gaza ceasefire in which over 400 people were killed on Tuesday, calling it “continued genocide” against the Palestinian people.

NATO countries control over 80% of global arms exports amid rising conflicts

The US alone exports over 43% of all arms in the world supplying arms to 107 countries. Its share in global arms export is greater than the combined share of world’s other top eight arms exporters.

US targets Iran through unilateral sanctions on Chinese firms

Both China and Iran have termed US sanctions illegal and a violation of its commitments under international law, demanding accountability of the US government.

Trump and Musk’s false USAID claims backfire on BJP

The Narendra Modi-led government in India tried to use Trump’s lies to target the country’s main opposition, accusing it of using USAID to influence elections in the country.