Yasmin Khatun Dewan

journo. @bbcnews @bbcworld | prev. work in @nytimes @guardian @trtworld. interested in international affairs + the meaning of clothes. Words all my own, obvs.

[Yasmin Khatun Dewan @Yasm1nK]

The Committee to Protect Journalists @pressfreedom says the recent war in #Gaza #Israel has led to the deadliest period on record for journalists. My report below w/ @cmdelaserna following the loss of #SamerAbuDaqqa just days ago and a Reuters investigation into the killing of #IssamAbdallah

editor @sadiaran #bbcnews

[Yasmin Khatun Dewan @Yasm1nK]

Statement on BBC services in #Afghanistan as authorities suspend the transmission of the BBC from FM radio sites https://t.co/Tl1GaNvYtP

[Yasmin Khatun Dewan @Yasm1nK]

@JohnSimpsonNews @PabloBach What a milestone that is @JohnSimpsonNews and we are so fortunate to have you.

[The Nobel Prize @NobelPrize]

BREAKING NEWS
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the 2026 #NobelPeacePrize to Navanethem “Navi” Pillay for her efforts to promote peace and international law.

#NobelPrize

[Yasmin Khatun Dewan @Yasm1nK]

Brilliant to see this installation @LeightonHouse_ by London born classically trained calligrapher Soraya Syed @ArtofthePen before it closed on Sunday.

“There’s almost no separation between what’s written and whose writing it” #London

[BBC News (World) @BBCWorld]

Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike has been taken to hospital after her heart was still beating following two lethal injections during her execution, her lawyer says. Full story: https://t.co/uQkxu9Z4wA

[Vanessa Friedman @VVFriedman]

Ok, yeah, fashion is nuts. The Dior show invite just made it obvious.

[Yasmin Khatun Dewan @Yasm1nK]

Also in Paris for Matieres Fecales as above and in the pic below; a headscarf. An item normally assoc. with Islamic dress which has been a lightening rod for debate in France where restrictions around Islamic dress & visible religious symbols are applied in various guises. #pfw

[Yasmin Khatun Dewan @Yasm1nK]

As Paris Fashion Week gets under way hears a little reminder of what we’ve seen so far…

- Skirts rule according to the Queen of fashion Miuccia in Milan
- McQueen returns to London with nostalgia as M&S takes a turn with high fashion

And a bit on New York below ⬇️
#bbcnews

[Yasmin Khatun Dewan @Yasm1nK]

And in Paris… Matières Fécales opening with the colours of the French flag - remember that iconic Dazed cover? The brand supported by Dover Street market was catapulted into the spotlight when actor Zendaya wore a dress by the brand.

[Globe Eye News @GlobeEyeNews]

California now officially recognizes the Islamic holidays Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as state holidays.

[AFP News Agency @AFP]

8.3 million refugees and other forcibly displaced people face losing vital assistance from UNHCR due to severe funding cuts, warns UN

https://t.co/PofwXAHjqk

[Yasmin Khatun Dewan @Yasm1nK]

I haven’t actively been using X for sometime and am very rarely on here… mostly posting via my Instagram account found here: https://t.co/ipTROnXvB2

[Yasmin Khatun Dewan @Yasm1nK]

Have now seen a number of reports on this… raising questions over whether the UK will aim to challenge the move set to take place in days.

Israel said it would be close the consulate in occupied East Jerusalem as sanctions on occupied territories were announced by the UK gov.

[Patrick Wintour @patrickwintour]

Israel has no right to close to UK consulate in East Jerusalem since it is in territory illegally occupied by Israel, former UK AG claims. https://t.co/xdXyYLXzlD

[sebastian usher @sebusher]

West Bank: ICRC calls for urgent protection of civilian population
https://t.co/n9K3AOL6uG

[BBC News (UK) @BBCNews]

Three Egyptian security officials convicted of kidnapping Italian student https://t.co/iSL22YfklE

[Haaretz.com @haaretzcom]

Israel has revoked the aliyah eligibility of two young Jewish activists, one British and one American, who have worked to protect Palestinian communities in the West Bank from settler and military violence. These are the first known cases in which the authorities appear to be violating the Law of Return, which grants every Jew the right to immigrate to Israel.

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[Yasmin Khatun Dewan @Yasm1nK]

It’s been a busy September with so much moving news. From this incident at RAF Fairford to devastating floods in Nepal, UK sanctions on goods from the occupied West Bank, and the arrival of the Bayeux tapestry amid the release of Gruffalo Granny and Fashion week #bbcnews

[BBC Breaking News @BBCBreaking]

Blood tests find high level of cancer-causing chemical in residents living near major UK factory https://t.co/eB40uFflwr

[Yasmin Khatun Dewan @Yasm1nK]

On Italy’s burqa and niqab ban and cap on students with little Italian in schools #bbcnews

[BBC Breaking News @BBCBreaking]

UK announces sanctions on Israeli settlements in West Bank and accuses settlers of "ethnic cleansing" https://t.co/qQV2Kv0H8K