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Alioune Kebe, Liberia's Sports Ambassador-at-Large, has expressed gratitude to President Joseph Boakai for his appointment and reiterated his dedication to leveraging sports as a means of empowering young people, fostering change, and promoting national cohesion. In an extensive report covering his initial year in office—from April 2024 to April 2025—Ambassador Kebe highlighted significant accomplishments such as founding several sports academies, making personal monetary donations, and backing national teams. These efforts were aimed at realizing President Boakai's ARREST Agenda. Kebe expressed deep appreciation for being honored with the role of Ambassador-at-Large for Youth and Sports Development," he stated. "The trust you have placed in me fuels an unwavering dedication to expanding prospects for Liberia’s young people and using sports as a driving force for societal transformation. One of the key initiatives during his term was the l...

On April 14, Pakistan reported that Bangladesh has reinstated the wording “except Israel” on its passports. This move follows widespread demonstrations condemning Israel’s activities in Gaza. Previously, the phrase was eliminated in 2021 to comply with global travel protocols during Sheikh Hasina’s tenure as prime minister. However, the current administration has now overturned this earlier stance due to significant public dissent. On April 12, 2025, approximately 100,000 individuals assembled in Dhaka to denounce Israel’s military operations in Gaza. The demonstrators waved Palestinian flags and shouted phrases such as “Free Palestine.” Additionally, they expressed disapproval towards several international figures who endorsed Israeli policies, notably US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Despite the reinstatement of the passport phrase, Bangladesh still does not have diplomatic relations with Israel. The country remains committed to suppor...

Bangladesh, which has a Muslim majority, does not recognize Israel. The exception for Israel was omitted in 2021 during former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s time in office. Bangladesh Has reinstated an "excluding Israel" notation on passports, as per local media reports on Sunday, thereby restricting its residents from visiting that nation. In Muslim-majority Bangladesh, where Israel is not recognized, the country views it as a contentious topic. The statement "applicable in all nations apart from Israel," which had been featured on Bangladeshi passports for many years, was eliminated towards the end of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s administration. She was defeated in August. Are you looking for insights into the most significant issues and developments globally? Find your answers here. SCMP Knowledge Our latest platform features handpicked content including explainers, FAQs, analyses, and infographics, all provided by our acclaimed team. N...