Spain cancels third arms deal with Israel

Desk Report: Spain has cancelled a third arms deal with Israel. The Israeli daily Haaretz reported that the cancelled deal was worth 207 million euros. The matter comes at a time when international pressure is mounting against Israel, a country that has been carrying out genocide in Gaza. Spain approved a complete arms embargo at a cabinet meeting on Tuesday. As a result, the export and import of all types of defense equipment, technology and related products with Israel has been stopped. Finance Minister Carlos Cuerpo said after the cabinet…

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Chief advisor calls for establishing weapons-free zones in South Asia and Middle East

Desk Report: Chief advisor calls for establishing weapons-free zones in South Asia and Middle East Principal Advisor Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus has strongly demanded the revival of global arms control treaties that have weakened over time. He called for the establishment of nuclear-weapon-free zones, especially in the Middle East and South Asia. He said this in his speech at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly on Friday morning local time in New York. The Principal Advisor also said, “At the same time, we support the right of…

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Trump administration to sell $6.4 billion worth of weapons to Israel

Desk Report: The Donald Trump administration has sought congressional approval for a $6.4 billion military equipment and weapons sale to Israel, Reuters reported, citing multiple sources familiar with the matter. The proposal, which was submitted to Congress on Friday (September 19), comes as the Israeli military has stepped up its offensive in Gaza City, bombarding Hamas infrastructure and forcing displaced Palestinians to flee. The news comes as world leaders gather in New York next week for the annual United Nations General Assembly, where a high-level Security Council meeting on Gaza…

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Army deployed in Chittagong University area after imposition of Section 144

Desk Reports : Section 144 has been imposed to control the situation in the clash between students and local residents at Chittagong University (CU). The army has been deployed in the relevant areas to control the situation. This order under Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1898, was issued on both sides of the road from the eastern boundary of Gate Bazar No. 2 of Chittagong University in Fatepur Union of Hathazari Upazila to the eastern rail gate from 2 pm today to 12 midnight tomorrow Monday. This information…

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