Who Profits From Conflict? Global Arms Sales Hit Record $679 Billion in 2024, SIPRI finds
Who profits from conflict? Global arms sales hit record $679bn in 2024, SIPRI finds — and why Europe’s hardline stance is part of the story A record year for global arms sales has revived an uncomfortable question: why do peace processes struggle to gain momentum while Europe pushes for tougher military responses rather than negotiated […]
Bangladesh To Hold Parliamentary Election And Constitutional Referendum Together In February
Bangladesh Election Schedule By Mid-December 2025 Bangladesh’s Election Commission prepares to announce the much-awaited schedules for the 13th parliamentary elections and a national referendum in mid-December 2025. Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin confirmed this timeline during a recent press interaction in Dhaka. As a result, the nation gears up for polls tentatively slated for […]
India’s Cybersecurity Push Ties Messaging Apps To Physical SIMs
SIM Binding for WhatsApp: India’s New DoT Rules Explained India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has introduced strict SIM binding rules for WhatsApp and similar apps, fundamentally altering how millions access messaging services. Effective from late November 2025, these Telecommunication Cybersecurity Amendment Rules, 2025, demand continuous verification of the original SIM card in devices. As a […]