The UN says nearly 95,000 children in Gaza are suffering from acute malnutrition this year, warning that winter storms and damaged shelters are worsening an already dire crisis.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says Iran’s leaders are nearing their “final days and weeks,” as nationwide protests grow and pressure mounts on Tehran to halt violence.
India’s army chief has dismissed concerns that Bangladesh could emerge as a new security front, saying military-to-military communication between the two countries remains strong.
Bangladesh recorded its fastest import growth from India in FY2024–25, even as the interim government publicly pushed to reduce trade dependence on New Delhi.
Bangladesh’s exports have fallen for five consecutive months, with orders down up to 40%, raising fears of deeper economic trouble as the country nears LDC graduation.
