Human Rights Watch has strongly criticized Bangladesh’s interim government for its actions that risk undermining fundamental freedoms. The South Asian nation, with a population of around 170 million, has been embroiled in political turmoil since the student-led revolt that ousted then-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August 2024. The streets have been filled with protests by

In a significant move on Thursday, May 22, 2025, Britain inked an agreement transferring sovereignty of the contested Chagos Islands to Mauritius. This decision, aimed at securing the future of the pivotal U.S.-U.K. military base on Diego Garcia, marks a crucial strategic shift. The archipelago, strategically positioned in the Indian Ocean, houses a key naval

In the realm of Japanese reality television, a dark cloud looms over the lives of its participants, casting a long shadow of online defamation that refuses to dissipate. The tragic tale of professional wrestler Hana Kimura serves as a haunting reminder of the destructive power of cyberbullying. Five years have passed since Kimura took her

In a recent development, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) made a significant decision that could have far-reaching implications for the technology industry. The FCC, in a unanimous 4-0 vote, finalized rules that would prevent Chinese labs considered security risks from testing electronic devices like smartphones, cameras, and computers destined for the United States market. The

Chelsea Manalo, the reigning Miss Universe Asia, recently captivated audiences as she elegantly strutted down the runway in Cannes, France. Dressed in exquisite creations by Filipino designer Michael Cinco, she exuded grace and beauty alongside her fellow continental queens, Miss Universe Americas Tatiana Calmell and Miss Universe Europe and Middle East Matilda Wirtavouri. The fashion