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Bangladesh Election: Visa Control Tightened

Bangladesh Election 2026: Visa Control Tightened

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Bangladesh election authorities have issued special visa guidelines for Bangladesh and suspended visa on arrival for Bangladesh from January 15 to February 15, 2026, to strengthen security ahead of the national parliamentary

Pakistan Stablecoin Deal Links to Trump-Affiliated Crypto Firm

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan stablecoin developments took a significant step forward on 14 January 2026, when senior officials in Islamabad signed an MoU with SC Financial Technologies, an affiliate of World Liberty Financial. The agreement

India 10-Minute Delivery Ban Sparks Safety Reforms

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Current Affairs

The 10-minute delivery ban in India emerged in early 2026 when Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya met executives from Zomato, Blinkit, Swiggy, and Zepto. The directive followed a December 2025 strike by

Christian Persecution in India Hits 700 Attacks in 2025

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Current Affairs

Christian persecution in India intensified in 2025, with over 700 documented attacks on Christians in India reported nationwide. Incidents peaked during Christmas, including mob assaults in Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh, where Hindu

Sri Lanka Conflict Sexual Violence Victims Denied Justice 15 Years On

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Current Affairs

The United Nations human rights office has condemned Sri Lanka conflict failure to address wartime sexual abuse, leaving survivors without recognition or reparations long after the 2009 end of the civil war.

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Bangladesh Election 2026: Visa Control Tightened

Pakistan Stablecoin Deal Links to Trump-Affiliated Crypto Firm

India 10-Minute Delivery Ban Sparks Safety Reforms

Christian Persecution in India Hits 700 Attacks in 2025

Sri Lanka Conflict Sexual Violence Victims Denied Justice 15 Years On

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