Naypyitaw, December 28, 2025 — Myanmar’s military junta staged its first general election since the 2021 coup, but the exercise has been widely condemned as illegitimate. With the National League for Democracy (NLD) banned, large swathes of the country excluded due to civil war, and voter turnout strikingly low, the polls have raised serious questions … Read more
Flight Cancellations Surge Amid Winter Storm Devin A powerful snowstorm named Winter Storm Devin has wreaked havoc across the United States, leading to the cancellation of over 1,800 flights and widespread travel disruption. The storm hit during peak holiday travel on December 26, 2025, affecting major airports and stranding thousands of passengers. According to FlightAware, … Read more
Queen Heo Hwang‑Ok – Princess Suriratna from Ayodhya The legend of Queen Heo Hwang‑Ok, also known as Princess Suriratna, is one of the most fascinating cultural bridges between India and Korea. Historical accounts suggest that around 48 AD, Suriratna, a princess from Ayodhya, traveled across the seas to Korea. She married King Kim Suro, the … Read more
Introduction: A Celebration Turned Violent The Bangladesh concert attack at Faridpur Zilla School shocked the nation when a performance by James (Nagar Baul) was violently disrupted. What was meant to be a joyful finale to the school’s 185th anniversary celebrations ended in chaos, leaving 20–25 students injured and raising urgent questions about cultural freedom in … Read more
Political Crisis in Bangladesh Bangladesh faces a deepening political crisis as Sajeeb Wazed Joy, son of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, accuses Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, the current Chief Advisor of Bangladesh’s caretaker government, of attempting to bring Islamist forces to power via rigged polls. Wazed’s remarks have ignited debate across South Asia, raising concerns … Read more
