Families Flee Flooded Homes as Aid Gaps Deepen in Chattogram
Families wade to shelters without food or safe water as deadly floods expose critical gaps in relief, communications and infrastructure across southeastern Bangladesh.
International
More Than 10,000 Die Across Europe as Extreme Heatwave Sweeps Continent
A deadly June heatwave claimed over 10,000 lives across Europe, primarily impacting those aged 65 and above, as Copernicus confirms record-shattering regional temperatures.
International
Trump Reimposes Naval Blockade on Iran, Seeks 20% Fee for Hormuz Protection
US President Donald Trump announced a naval blockade on Iran and a 20% security fee on transit cargo through the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions after recent military clashes.
International
Up to 1.6 Million Migrants Could Qualify for Faster UK Settlement After Policy Reversal
The UK is preparing to scrap a proposal extending the ILR wait to 10 years for post-Brexit migrants, keeping the 5-year permanent residency route for 1.6 million people.
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Miscellaneous
Spain Crowned World Champions After Dramatic 1-0 Extra-Time Victory Over Argentina
Substitute Ferran Torres scored the decisive extra-time goal to hand Spain their second FIFA World Cup title, defeating a physical Argentina side that saw Enzo Fernández sent off.
Bangladesh
Hefazat Initiative to Unite Qaumi Parties Raises Questions Over Bangladesh’s Jamaat-Led Opposition Alliance
An initiative by Hefazat-e-Islam to unify Qaumi madrasa-aligned parties has created friction within Bangladesh's 11-party opposition bloc, triggering counter-accusations between Jamaat and the BNP.
Bangladesh
BNP Sinks to New Lows in the Name of Suppressing Awami League, Mirzaganj House Demolition Shows
The ancestral residence of a local Awami League leader in Patuakhali was completely destroyed, looted, and set on fire by an excavator-wielding mob, drawing condemnation from rights watchdogs.
Economy
Gold Prices Suffer Biggest Weekly Drop in Six Weeks Amid Rising US-Iran Tensions
Global gold prices faced a steep 3.4% weekly drop as escalating Middle East tensions drove crude oil higher, forcing investors to prioritize high interest rate expectations over traditional safe-haven assets.
Economy
Bitcoin Falls Nearly 2% as Renewed US-Iran Tensions Weigh on Crypto Market
Bitcoin fell nearly 2% to drop below $62,800 as intensifying geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran dampened investor appetite for digital assets.
