Sheikh Hasina’s planned speech revives fresh India-Bangladesh row

Bangladesh has asked India to clarify its stance on exiled former prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s planned virtual address from New Delhi, warning that allowing political activities by a fugitive could hurt ‌improving bilateral relations. The remarks were Bangladesh’s first official response to Hasina’s planned appearanc

Bangladesh seeks India's clarification on supporting Sheikh Hasina's upcoming virtual address. Dhaka wants assurances that Indian territory will not be used for political statements. The government fears such activities could destabilize Bangladesh and harm bilateral ties. India has previously indicated it does not

Dhaka expects India to ensure that no one used “Indian territory to make political statements or conduct any activities aimed at creating instability within Bangladesh”, a report from Bangladesh’s official news agency said

Dhaka says political activities from Indian territory could undermine recent progress in bilateral relations

A 78-year-old Sheikh Hasina is set to address the virtual news conference at the Foreign Correspondents’ Club in the evening on August 5, event organisers said.

US envoys Witkoff, Kushner expected to visit Kyiv in August, media reports  The Kyiv Independent

President Trump’s top officials for peace negotiations, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, are in talks to visit Ukraine, a Ukrainian official told The Hill, likely reviving U.S. efforts to reach a settlement to end Russia’s war against the country.  The discussions about a possible trip followed a meeting between Trump