Pakistan’s renewed engagement with Bangladesh is not about nostalgia, reconciliation, or diplomatic warmth. It is about timing. Dhaka’s political reset has cracked open a narrow strategic window, and Islamabad has moved faster than it usually does when opportunity appears. That alone deserves credit. During the recent visit of Bangladesh’s air chief, both sides emphasised expanding […]
Warming ties
Warming ties: North Africa unites behind UNESCO couscous bid
Algeria, Morocco, Mauritania and Tunisia on Friday swallowed their differences and presented a joint bid to secure coveted UN heritage status for couscous, UNESCO announced. The four countries applied to have the hearty dish added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list, which showcases the world’s most treasured cultural practises, the Paris-based UN culture agency said. […]