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In a major military escalation, the Trump administration is deploying over 10,000 additional personnel to the Middle East. With the USS George H.W. Bush strike group and Marine Expeditionary Units arriving, Washington is signaling its readiness for military action if ceasefire negotiations fail to produce a new nuclear deal.

The Bangladeshi diaspora in New York celebrated Pahela Baishakh with a unique blend of literature and art. Organized by Shobdoguchchho and Woodhaven Library, the event featured renowned poets, international musicians, and local students to honor Bengali heritage.

Following the failure of indirect talks in Islamabad, Donald Trump has suggested a naval blockade to restrict Iran's oil exports, citing previous economic pressure tactics used against Venezuela.

A U.S. jet has crashed in southwestern Iran, sparking a massive search. Amid the chaos, former FM Javad Zarif suggests Iran may trade nuclear limits for an end to sanctions and a reopened Hormuz.

New U.S. banking rules under discussion may require citizenship verification, raising concerns over access, compliance, and financial inclusion.