The United States chargé d’Affaires in Dhaka, Tracy Ann Jacobson, held a meeting with Professor Ali Riaz, Vice Chair of the National Consensus Commission last week to inquire about the ongoing reform initiatives and their progress. Jacobson and her deputies have been holding a series of meetings with representatives of the major political parties.

Smotrich announced the demise of the Palestinian State project with the launch of the E1 or East One project, which is considered an implementation of the so-called Greater Jerusalem Plan. This plan separates the northern West Bank from the southern West Bank, and, in line with the measures taken by the Jewish entity on the ground...

On July 17, 2025, Tanzania launched its National Development Vision 2050 at the Jakaya Kikwete Convention Centre in Dodoma, termed it as historic milestone for the country’s socio-economic transformation over the next 25 years.

The U.S. State Department this week released a dumbed-down edition of its annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, covering 2024, drawing sharp criticism from rights groups and former officials. Axios reported on Aug. 13, 2025, that Amnesty International said, “We have criticized past reports when warranted, but have never seen reports quite like this.”