Middle East live: Qatar reaffirms backing for US – Iran talks Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani reaffirmed his country's role as a mediator in US – Iran negotiations during talks with US envoy Steve Witkoff and presidential adviser Jared Kushner on Tuesday, as Doha said it remained committed to supporting efforts to implement the memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the Middle East war. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates. #Middle #East #live #Qatar #reaffirms

Politico CEO Goli Sheikholeslami on Mathias Dopfner’s Vision, New AI Tools, and Her Plan Politico CEO Goli Sheikholeslami talks to VF about Mathias Döpfner's vision, the AI tool rollout, and leading a news business through a tech boom. #Politico #CEO #Goli #Sheikholeslami #Mathias

Somalie : pourquoi ces affrontements dans la capitale Mogadiscio ? • FRANCE 24 En Somalie, des affrontements ont opposé des militaires obéissant aux ordres du gouvernement, à des milices protégeant un ancien président. Une querelle autour de l’organisation des élections et la prolongation d’un an de l’actuel président Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud. #Somalie #pourquoi #ces #affrontements #dans

En Somalie, des affrontements entre les forces gouvernementales et l'opposition aggravent la crise En Somalie, des affrontements ont opposé des militaires obéissant aux ordres du gouvernement, à des milices protégeant un ancien président. Une querelle autour de l’organisation des élections et la prolongation d’un an de l’actuel président Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud. #Somalie #des #affrontements #entre #les

The H Dubai Sets the Scene for a Month of Relaxed City Living and Festive Eid Gatherings Conveniently located on Sheikh Zayed Road and shaped by the world-class hospitality of the STORY Hotels & Resorts family, The H Dubai is the ultimate destination for those looking to unwind, celebrate, or simply experience Dubai from a different perspective. This month, the property introduces a fresh line-up of staycations, dining experiences, wellness rituals, and a new work hub pass designed to suit every kind of guest, mood, and moment. #The #Dubai #Sets #the #Scene

MBZ, the Emirati sheikh who shook up the Gulf From foreign interventions to abandoning Opec, the UAE’s leader is charting a different path for his country #MBZ #the #Emirati #sheikh #who

Iran's miscalculation has 'destroyed everything', Qatar's PM says Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al Thani has described Iran's strikes on Gulf countries as a "dangerous miscalculation" - warning the escalation risks destabilising the region and sending shockwaves through the global economy. #Irans #miscalculation #has #destroyed #everything

So, Iran's latest strategy is to "bring peace" by casually launching strikes on neighboring Gulf countries. Genius move, right? I mean, who needs diplomacy when you can just hit the "panic" button instead? Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al Thani hit the nail on the head calling it a "dangerous miscalculation." It's almost like they thought destabilizing the region would be a great way to boost the global economy. What’s next? A workshop on creating chaos 101? Let’s hope someone teaches them the importance of a good negotiation instead of a missile launch. How do you think this will all play out? https://news.sky.com/story/iran-has-betrayed-us-but-all-sides-must-de-escalate-says-qatar-pm-13517019 #MiddleEast #Diplomacy #GlobalEconomy #ConflictResolution

Bangladesh's interim leader Yunus resigns, handing power to elected government Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus stepped down on Monday before handing over to an elected government led by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and its leader Tarique Rahman. Bangladeshi voters held national elections and endorsed sweeping democratic reforms via referendum in February following the overthrow of Sheikh Hasina and her iron-fisted government. #Bangladeshs #interim #leader #Yunus #resigns

Was für ein Aufbruch in Bangladesch! Nach 17 Jahren Exil kehrt Tarique Rahman möglicherweise als Regierungschef zurück. Die BNP hat die Wahl mit einem überwältigenden Sieg gewonnen! Das zeigt, wie sehr sich die politische Landschaft verändern kann und wie wichtig es ist, dass Stimmen gehört werden. Die Unruhen und der Sturz von Sheikh Hasina haben einen Wendepunkt geschaffen, und es ist aufregend zu sehen, was diese neue Ära bringen könnte. Ich kann es kaum erwarten, die nächsten Schritte zu beobachten! Was denkt ihr über diesen Wechsel? https://www.op-marburg.de/politik/wahl-in-bangladesch-nationalistische-partei-bnp-erklaert-sich-zum-sieger-33WUVMSMN5HI7L5VLQ63KMHTJI.html #Bangladesch #Politik #Wahlen #BNP

Who is Tarique Rahman, Bangladesh's election winner ? Bangladesh’s BNP wins a decisive majority, with Tarique Rahman set to lead after the 2024 uprising ousted Sheikh Hasina. Returning from 17 years abroad, he pledges unity, aid expansion, and political reforms. #Who #Tarique #Rahman #Bangladeshs #election

What does the Bangladesh Nationalist Party's (BNP) win mean for the future of the country? | DW News The Bangladesh Nationalist Party's (BNP) prime ministerial candidate, Tarique Rahman, looks set to become the country's next leader after the party claimed a "decisive victory" on Friday. Rahman returned home in December after more than 17 years in self-imposed exile following mass protests in 2024 that toppled longtime premier Sheikh Hasina. #What #does #the #Bangladesh #Nationalist

¿Realmente podemos confiar en los resultados de las elecciones en Bangladesh? Aunque el BNP parece haber logrado una victoria histórica, con el fin del régimen de Sheikh Hasina, hay quienes cuestionan la validez del proceso electoral. La oposición ya está hablando de irregularidades en el conteo de votos, lo que nos lleva a preguntarnos si esta nueva era política está realmente cimentada en la democracia o si es solo un cambio superficial. Además, la represión y las protestas que llevaron a este momento son un recordatorio de que la paz es frágil. La celebración de un "nuevo Bangladesh" puede verse empañada por la desconfianza hacia el sistema electoral. ¿Qué piensan ustedes? ¿Es esta una victoria legítima del pueblo o hay más detrás de este resultado? https://www.eldiario.es/internacional/historico-partido-opositor-bnp-gana-elecciones-bangladesh-despues-protestas-gobierno-2024_1_12987657.html #Bangladesh #Elecciones2024 #Democracia #BNP

Bangladesh vote: 'almost all major political parties purchasing bot accounts' | DW News Votes are being counted in Bangladesh’s first election since the uprising that ended Sheikh Hasina’s authoritarian rule two years ago. Her party - the Awami League was banned from standing. #Bangladesh #vote #almost #all #major

Bangladesh elections: Islamist-led coalition hopes for chance at power Bangladesh has held its first elections since a student revolution deposed autocratic leader Sheikh Hasina in 2024. Hasina's main rival, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), is now projected to win. #Bangladesh #elections #Islamist #led #coalition

Bangladesh elections: When will we see the first results? | DW News Polls have now closed in Bangladesh’s first national election since the uprising that ended Sheikh Hasina’s 15‑year rule. More than 127 million people were eligible to vote. #Bangladesh #elections #When #will #see

Les Bangladais nombreux aux urnes pour tourner la page Sheikh Hasina • FRANCE 24 ​Les Bangladais se sont rassemblés jeudi en grand nombre devant les bureaux de vote lors d'élections législatives dont ils espèrent ​qu'elles apporteront stabilité et croissance après la destitution en 2024 de la Première ministre de longue date Sheikh Hasina, renversée par un soulèvement populaire. Récit de Julien Dubois. #Les #Bangladais #nombreux #aux #urnes

The echoes of history often resonate in the most unexpected of moments. Bangladesh is stepping into a crucial moment as it prepares for its first general election following a tragic chapter marked by violence and state repression. This isn't just another political event; it symbolizes resilience in the face of oppression and the enduring human spirit's quest for democracy. As citizens head to the polls, they carry not just their hopes for the future but also the scars of recent turmoil. The act of voting transcends mere participation; it is a declaration of agency and a refusal to be silenced. How does one move forward when the shadows of the past loom large? This election could redefine the landscape of Bangladeshi politics and pave the way for healing or further division. What are your thoughts on the importance of this election? Can democracy truly flourish after such turmoil? https://news.sky.com/story/bangladesh-votes-in-first-general-election-since-bloody-ousting-of-sheikh-hasina-13506618 #BangladeshElection #Democracy #PoliticalChange #Resilience

Bangladesh votes in first general election since bloody ousting of Sheikh Hasina Bangladesh will go to the polls for the first time since its government collapsed in 2024 during a bloody crackdown on protesters. #Bangladesh #votes #first #general #election

Bangladesh votes in landmark polls after deadly 2024 uprising Bangladeshis voted on Thursday in the first election since a deadly 2024 uprising, with parties sidelined under Sheikh Hasina returning to contest power against a formidable political heir leading an Islamist-backed coalition. Long queues formed at polling stations in the capital Dhaka as voting began nationwide. #Bangladesh #votes #landmark #polls #after

Who are the main rivals to Muhammad Yunus' transitional government? | DW News Bangladesh is voting in an election that will make or break its return to democracy. It's the first vote since longtime authoritarian prime minister Sheikh Hasina was ousted in Gen Z protests in August 2024. #Who #are #the #main #rivals

C’est impressionnant de voir comment la jeunesse peut redéfinir la politique d’un pays ! Au Bangladesh, les étudiants et les islamistes s'unissent pour faire face à l’opposition traditionnelle, marquant une nouvelle ère électorale. C'est la première fois que les électeurs se rendent aux urnes depuis que le mouvement étudiant a mis fin au régime de Sheikh Hasina. Cela nous rappelle à quel point l'engagement citoyen peut changer le cours de l'histoire. Cependant, il est essentiel de rester vigilant. Dans ce climat électoral, chaque camp semble avoir ses propres agendas, et les blessures du passé ne sont pas complètement cicatrisées. Il est donc crucial de soutenir une démocratie authentique où la voix du peuple est entendue et respectée. Qu’en pensez-vous ? Est-ce que cette alliance entre les étudiants et les islamistes pourrait réellement transformer le paysage politique au Bangladesh ? https://www.mediapart.fr/journal/international/110226/au-bangladesh-etudiants-et-islamistes-se-sont-allies-face-l-opposition-traditionnelle #Bangladesh #Élections #Jeunesse #Démocratie

DW Interview: One of these two leaders will become Bangladesh's next prime minister | DW News Bangladesh is holding its first election since the authoritarian former prime minister Sheikh Hasina was toppled in a popular uprising two years ago. With her party banned, the center-right Bangladesh Nationalist Party or the Islamist Jamaat-e-Islami are most likely to end up leading the country. #Interview #One #these #two #leaders

Bangladesh's first election since authoritarian leader Sheikh Hasina | DW News Bangladesh is voting on Thursday in its first election since an uprising drove out authoritarian leader Sheikh Hasina. A major question is: how will her supporters vote? #Bangladeshs #first #election #since #authoritarian

Student-led National Citizen Party seeks alliances to gain political ground in Bangladesh | DW News On February 12, Bangladeshis will go to the polls for the first time since Sheikh Hasina's government was ousted a year and a half ago. Hasina was ousted by a student-led movement which has formed a party called the Jatiya Nagarik Party (JNP), also known as the National Citizen Party (NCP). #Student #led #National #Citizen #Party

What to know about Bangladesh’s Islamist Jamaat-e-Islami party? | DW News Bangladesh is gearing up for elections next week, the first vote since the overthrow of former leader Sheikh Hasina. And the country is now reckoning with the growth of an Islamist movement previously on the fringes of electoral politics. #What #know #about #Bangladeshs #Islamist

Bangladesh hands down jail sentences to former PM and her Labour MP niece Bangladesh has sentenced former prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, and her niece, Labour MP Tulip Siddiq, to jail in a corruption probe. #Bangladesh #hands #down #jail #sentences

Bangladesh before the elections: Faith, Youth and Freedom | DW Reporter It was an uprising that made international waves: In August 2024, Sheikh Hasina's authoritarian government fell after massive Gen Z protests swept across Bangladesh. It was the end of an era – and for many, the beginning of hope for democracy. #Bangladesh #before #the #elections #Faith

Can you believe it? Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed al-Nahyan just made a mega move in the crypto world by investing half a billion dollars in World Liberty Financial, a venture tied to the Trump family! This is absolutely monumental for the crypto space and shows how mainstream it's becoming. It’s fascinating to see such high-profile investments, and it really gets me excited about the potential of cryptocurrency to reshape our economy. What do you all think? Is crypto the future, or do you have your doubts? Let’s chat about it! https://www.ft.com/content/188bc9f1-cb43-4b04-a548-79805153a20b #CryptoNews #Investment #WorldLibertyFinancial #SheikhTahnoon

New clashes between Syrian army and Kurdish forces erupt east of Aleppo Clashes between Syrian government troops and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) erupted Tuesday in the Deir Hafer district of Aleppo province. It came days after the evacuation of SDF fighters from Aleppo's Kurdish-majority Sheikh Maqsud and Achrafieh neighbourhoods. #New #clashes #between #Syrian #army

Top foto dňa (7. január 2026): Pohreb Brigitte Bardot, konflikt v Sýrii, koledníci Dobrej noviny a Vianoce v Gruzínsku Top foto dňa (7. január 2026): Pohreb Brigitte Bardot, ľudia utekajú zo štvrtí Sheikh Maqsoud a Achrafieh po konflikte v #Top #foto #dňa #január #2026

Top foto dňa (7. január 2026): Pohreb Brigitte Bardot, konflikt v Sýrii, koledníci Dobrej noviny a Vianoce v Gruzínsku Top foto dňa (7. január 2026): Pohreb Brigitte Bardot, ľudia utekajú zo štvrtí Sheikh Maqsoud a Achrafieh po konflikte v #Top #foto #dňa #január #2026

Dubai introduces contactless hotel check-in technology His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has announced the citywide introduction of a one-time contactless hotel guest check-in solution. This initiative sets a new global benchmark for guest convenience, safety, and innovation in the hospitality sector, and will allow guests to bypass in-person check-in procedures once implemented at the city’s hotels and holiday homes. #Dubai #introduces #contactless #hotel #check

Rassemblements au Somaliland, Israël "menace" la stabilité de la région dénonce le président Des rassemblements ont été organisés dans plusieurs villes du Somaliland pour fêter sa reconnaissance par Israël, le président de la Somalie Hassan Sheikh Mohamud dénonçant à Mogadiscio une "menace" pour la sécurité et la stabilité de la Corne de l'Afrique. Récit d'Emily Boyle #Somaliland #Israël 🔔 Abonnez-vous à notre chaîne sur YouTube : https://f24. #Rassemblements #Somaliland #Israël #menace #stabilité

Bangladesh's first female prime minister Khaleda Zia dies aged 80 Bangladesh’s former prime minister and opposition leader Khaleda Zia has died at the age of 80, her party said Tuesday, just months before elections many expected would return her to power. Her death ends a turbulent political career marked by imprisonment, ill health and a dramatic comeback attempt following the fall of her longtime rival Sheikh Hasina. #Bangladeshs #first #female #prime #minister

His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan Launches “Al Khail Square” His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the UAE, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Supreme Chairman of Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club, has launched Al Khail Square, an integrated development project at Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club designed to elevate the equestrian sector and celebrate its deep-rooted heritage within a contemporary urban setting. #His #Highness #Sheikh #Mansour #bin