Fall from Power: How Sheikh Hasina’s 15-Year Rule Ended and the Reckoning That Followed

Sheikh Hasina, who led Bangladesh for three decades as the dominant figure in the Awami League and the country’s prime minister, was ousted in August 2024 following a massive student-led uprising and now faces a death sentence in absentia for crimes against humanity. Her downfall marks a dramatic reversal for a leader once hailed as Bangladesh’s driving force of stability and development — but whose legacy critics now view through the prism of authoritarianism and repression.

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South Korean Move Away from Coal-fired Power Plants Sparks Concern for Australian Exports

South Korea’s decision to phase out coal-fired power plants by 2040 highlights the risks for Australia’s reliance on fossil fuel exports. This shift underscores the importance of diversifying the economy and accelerating green industries to adapt to changing global energy trends, promoting innovation and self-reliance over traditional resource dependence.

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Trump administration labels Venezuelan drug cartel ‘headed by Maduro’ as terrorist organization in push for regime change

The US decision to designate a supposed Venezuelan drug cartel, led by Nicolás Maduro, as a foreign terrorist organization reflects a strategy to pressure the authoritarian leader and promote regime change. By targeting the Cartel de los Soles, the administration aims to combat corruption, terrorism, and drug trafficking, aligning with conservative principles of national security, law enforcement, and sovereignty.

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