The United States has poured an astonishing $144 billion into Afghanistan over the past 20 years, with the intention of rebuilding the war-torn nation. However, a recent report by the US Inspector General has revealed that corruption within the Afghan governments has been a significant obstacle to effective reconstruction efforts. According to the report, a staggering $4.7 billion was spent on stabilization programs, yet the outcomes were dismal. Despite the significant amount of funds allocated, the results were disappointing, and the situation only worsened after the withdrawal of US forces, with $7.1 billion worth of military equipment left behind in…
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The Bangladeshi Election Commission has rejected two candidates from the Islamist party due to their dual citizenship. The Returning Officer and Deputy Commissioner of Khagrachari-3, Anupraban Deb Nath, rejected the nomination papers of Mahbubul Islam Saleh, a candidate from the Islamist party. Deb Nath stated that the candidate failed to provide proof of relinquishing British citizenship. Saleh claimed that he was not given the opportunity to present his documents and that the decision was biased and made with ill intent. He vowed to appeal the decision to the Election Commission. A candidate named Fazlul Haq, who has American citizenship, was…
A pregnant woman, 24-year-old Gudiya, was brutally murdered by her in-laws in Dholpur district, Rajasthan, India, allegedly over dowry demands. The incident occurred on Saturday, when Gudiya’s parents received a letter from the in-laws stating that she had died. However, when the parents arrived at the scene, they found that the body was being cremated without their knowledge. According to the police, Gudiya was taken to her in-laws’ home in Anchpora village on Sunday, where she was killed. The in-laws then made a pyre using cow dung cakes and performed the last rites. Gudiya’s elder sister, Kunchn, who got married…
Turkey’s 21st-century foreign policy has transcended traditional diplomatic circles, official statements, and formal agreements. In the modern global arena, influential individuals play a pivotal role in shaping international relations by seamlessly integrating knowledge, culture, language, relations, and trust into state power. Turkey’s evolving foreign policy, currently framed as ‘diverse axes’, 360-degree diplomacy, and the ‘Asia Anew’ vision, has led to the emergence of parliamentarians not just as law-makers but also as key players in soft power. Among them is Justice and Development Party (AK) MP, Gazi Antep’s Ali Shahin, who is being seen as a new model in Turkish international…
The US military chief, General Mark Milley, revealed that the operation against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was the culmination of months of planning and decades of experience. The operation was carried out on the orders of President Trump and at the request of the US Department of Justice, with the aim of bringing Maduro to justice. US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, stated that Maduro was not the legitimate president of Venezuela, and that his capture had saved the country $50 million. The operation involved the US military, intelligence agencies, and a range of other organizations, including the CIA, NSA,…
The President of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, and his wife, Cilia Flores, were detained on Saturday morning in a surprise operation by the US special forces in the capital, Caracas. A video shared on the social media platform X by the White House’s official rapid response account, “Rapid Response 47,” shows Maduro being escorted by officials inside the office of the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in Lower Manhattan. The 63-year-old Maduro can be seen wearing handcuffs, a black hood, and walking through a blue-carpeted corridor with “DEA NYD” printed on it. During the operation, he was also heard being greeted…
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores were arrested after a secret US military operation, and the details of their treatment and transfers are now emerging. Maduro was detained by US special forces early on a weekend morning during a sudden operation in the capital city of Caracas. According to sources, US forces arrested Maduro and his wife when they were asleep in their bedroom, dragging them out and immediately taking them into US custody. A few hours later, US President Donald Trump shared a picture of Maduro on social media, showing him on the USS Iwo Jima,…
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was transferred to the notorious Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in New York City, notorious for its harsh conditions, following his surprise arrest over the weekend. The MDC has gained notoriety for its extreme conditions, staff shortages, violence among inmates, and frequent power outages. According to reports, the jail has been compared to a “nightmare” by law enforcement officials. The Venezuelan leader was taken into custody by US special forces on Sunday morning. The MDC has a history of hosting high-profile inmates since its establishment in the 1990s to address overcrowding issues in US prisons. However, the…
The United Kingdom’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has stated that the UK was not involved in the US military operation in Venezuela. He emphasized that the UK acknowledges Nicolas Maduro as an illegitimate president and supports a peaceful transfer of power in the country. Meanwhile, Italy has declared that the US operation in Venezuela is justified, with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stating that the US took defensive action. Germany has expressed concerns about the legality of the US operation, while France has called for a peaceful transfer of power in Venezuela. Canada has emphasized that the decision ultimately lies…
**Article:** Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has denounced the US military action against Venezuela, calling for all parties involved to respect international law. In a statement, Trudeau emphasized that the Venezuelan people have the right to decide their own future. The US envoy, however, insisted that their government would not back down from its efforts to combat narcotics terrorism. The US has been criticized worldwide for its military intervention in Venezuela, with a recent survey by a news agency revealing that only 33% of Americans support the action. Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens Frederiksen stated that his country cannot be compared…
