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U.S. envoy states Europe will not have a seat at Ukraine peace talks. Washington requests European contributions for Ukraine’s security guarantees. European leaders strongly reject exclusion from talks on Ukraine’s future. Zelenskiy proposes a European army amid security concerns. G7 ministers agree to continue working for a durable peace deal for Ukraine. In a shocking revelation, US envoy to Ukraine, Donald Trump’s representative, confirmed on Saturday that Europe would not be involved in peace negotiations regarding Ukraine. This announcement follows a series of actions by Washington, including sending a questionnaire to European capitals. The US seeks to determine how Europe…

Elon Musk’s influence over U.S. federal agencies grows, causing frustration among Trump aides. Chief of staff Susie Wiles calls for better coordination with Musk’s team. Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) aims to slash federal workforce. Wiles and Trump’s team feel left out, especially after Musk’s public communications. Tensions are escalating due to secretive operations and emails sent to federal workers. Frustration is rising among top aides to former President Donald Trump. They are unhappy with Elon Musk’s increasing influence in the U.S. government. Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) now handles streamlining federal agencies. Key figures, like Trump’s Chief…

The UN reports severe human rights violations in Belarus under President Lukashenko’s rule. The violations include torture, arbitrary arrests, and suppression of political opposition. Some actions by the Belarusian government qualify as crimes against humanity. The UN experts gathered evidence from interviews and documents between 2020 and 2024. The report calls for the international community to hold Belarus accountable for the abuses. A recent report by a UN expert group, released on Friday, highlights severe and widespread human rights violations in Belarus. These violations, according to the experts, some of which amount to crimes against humanity, were part of President…

Ukrainian President Zelensky accuses Russia of striking the Chornobyl nuclear plant with a drone. Zelensky claims damage to the plant’s radiation containment shelter, but radiation levels remained normal. Russia dismisses the accusation, calling it a “provocation” to manipulate the West. The alleged attack coincided with the Munich Security Conference, where international officials gathered. Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zakharova accuses Ukraine of using provocations to secure more Western aid. On February 14, 2025, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of launching a drone strike on the Chornobyl nuclear power plant. He claimed that the attack caused major damage to the plant’s…

Britain and France lead European initiative to deploy troops in Ukraine post-conflict. The plan aims to enforce future peace settlements with Russia. Ukraine seeks security guarantees beyond NATO membership. The U.S. emphasizes European leadership in Ukraine’s security. Discussions continue on the composition and mandate of the proposed force. European nations, led by Britain and France, are working on a plan to send troops to Ukraine. Their goal is to enforce a future peace agreement with Russia. This plan will also provide security guarantees for Ukraine. The move comes as U.S. defense priorities change. Talks are still ongoing about the force’s…

UN report accuses Sheikh Hasina’s government of ordering violence against civilians. Awami League officials, including Obaidul Quader and Asaduzzaman Khan, implicated in the violence. Over 1,400 people killed and 11,700 injured during the July-August uprising. Law enforcement used military-grade rifles to target unarmed protesters. International pressure mounts for accountability from Bangladesh’s leadership. A new United Nations report reveals alarming violence by the Bangladesh government under Sheikh Hasina during the July-August uprising. It shows law enforcement acting on direct orders from the fugitive former Prime Minister to use excessive force on peaceful protesters. This resulted in thousands of deaths and injuries,…

First-year students in a Kerala nursing college were tortured and forced to strip naked. Seniors used dumbbells for physical abuse, causing severe injuries to victims. The victims were forced to apply lotion to their wounds, worsening their pain. Seniors extorted money from juniors to buy alcohol and assaulted them. Police arrested five third-year students, and they will face court proceedings soon. A shocking ragging incident has emerged at a government nursing college in Kottayam, Kerala. Senior students tortured first-year students in extreme ways. They forced them to strip naked and physically abused them with dumbbells. Police arrested five third-year students…

Sara Duterte faces criminal complaints for sedition and grave threats. The complaints were filed by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). Duterte denies threatening the President and his associates. Impeachment complaint includes accusations of corruption and misuse of office. Duterte’s political rivalry with President Marcos continues to intensify. Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte faces criminal complaints over threats made against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. On February 12, 2025, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) filed charges of sedition and grave threats against Duterte. She made a controversial comment in November 2024, suggesting she would have the president assassinated if someone…

Ambassador Salahuddin Noman Chowdhury urges reform in the international financial system at UN session. Calls for global technology support to address social development challenges. Highlights Bangladesh’s initiatives under interim leader Professor Muhammad Yunus. Stresses global cooperation for poverty eradication and climate change mitigation. Bangladesh seeks increased financial aid, technology transfer, and capacity-building. Bangladesh’s UN envoy, Ambassador Salahuddin Noman Chowdhury, urged world leaders to reform the international financial system. Speaking at the 63rd session of the Commission for Social Development (CSocD63), he stressed the need for global cooperation. He emphasized addressing social development challenges to ensure a more sustainable and fair…

President Trump proposed relocating Palestinians from Gaza to neighboring countries, including Jordan. King Abdullah II firmly rejects the idea, emphasizing national security and sovereignty. Several Arab nations, including Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, have condemned the proposal. Trump threatened to withhold U.S. aid to Jordan and Egypt if they do not accept the plan. Protests in Jordan have erupted against the potential displacement of Palestinians. President Donald Trump has proposed a controversial plan to relocate Palestinians from Gaza. He suggests resettling them in neighboring countries, including Jordan. This idea has been widely criticized and rejected by many worldwide. Trump made…