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VB Desk, International

VB Desk, International
Israel-Iran tensions drive global oil prices higher
Israel-Iran tensions drive global oil prices higher

Israel-Iran tensions drive global oil prices higher

Ongoing missile exchanges between Israel and Iran in the Middle East have continued to drive up global oil prices. According to Reuters, international oil prices rose again on Tuesday (June 17).

Iran-Israel clashes continue for fifth day, three more killed
Iran-Israel clashes continue for fifth day, three more killed

Iran-Israel clashes continue for fifth day, three more killed

Even on the fifth day of the conflict, Israel continues its attacks on Iran. From Tuesday morning (June 17) until now, Iran’s defense forces (IDF) have reported that three people have been killed and four injured in the Israeli attacks.

21 Muslim countries condemn Israeli attack on Iran
21 Muslim countries condemn Israeli attack on Iran

21 Muslim countries condemn Israeli attack on Iran

Tensions in the Middle East have grown, and 21 Muslim countries, including Egypt—a key US ally—have strongly condemned Israel's attack on Iran. They have called for an immediate end to the conflict, a peaceful solution, and urgent measures to stop the spread of nuclear weapons.

UN presses Bangladesh on political freedoms and electoral inclusion
UN presses Bangladesh on political freedoms and electoral inclusion

UN presses Bangladesh on political freedoms and electoral inclusion

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has expressed concern over recent legal provisions in Bangladesh that allow for the banning of political parties and associated activities. Speaking at the opening of the 59th session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on Monday, Türk called for greater political inclusivity in the country.

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