One big party, Oppn disbanded: How Bangladesh poll resembles striking similarity with Pakistan

Bangladesh is gearing up for general elections on February 12, with the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) seen as a frontrunner after 19 months of political unrest following Sheikh Hasina’s exit. Supporters of the Jamaat-e-Islami party attend a rally on the final day of campaigning in Dhaka on February 9, 2026 ahead of the country’s general … Read more

Here’s what international law says about striking energy facilities in war

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Russian missiles and drones have pounded Ukraine’s energy grid in recent weeks, plunging people into frozen darkness in one of the country’s coldest winters on record. Here’s what international law says about striking energy facilities in war Ukraine has accused Russia of illegally targeting power infrastructure during the war to deny … Read more