Sheikh Hasina congratulated Suvendu Adhikari after the BJP’s sweeping victory in West Bengal, praising his leadership and calling for stronger Bangladesh-West Bengal ties.
Thalapathy Vijay was sworn in as Tamil Nadu’s Chief Minister today. The grand ceremony at Chennai’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium marks a new era for the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam leader.
Thalapathy Vijay has officially claimed the majority to form the Tamil Nadu government. Supported by 120 MLAs, the TVK chief will be sworn in as Chief Minister this Sunday in Chennai.
President Trump has brokered a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine from May 9–11. The deal includes a total exchange of 2,000 prisoners of war during the Victory Day commemorations.
DU student Rahid Khan Pavel was abducted and beaten for hours on Monday. Accused of ties to the banned Chhatra League after a March 7 post, he is now being treated at DMCH under police custody.
Ursula von der Leyen warned EU diplomats Monday that the Mideast war's impact is now tangible in Europe. Citing the Cyprus drone strike and $120 oil, she called for a new "security-first" doctrine.
The U.S. Embassy in Dhaka warned on Monday that using B1/B2 visitor visas for international adoption is illegal and may be treated as visa fraud, violating both U.S. and Bangladeshi laws.
UAE air defenses intercepted a wave of Iranian missiles and drones on Monday. Debris sparked a fire at the Fujairah oil hub, while global Brent crude prices skyrocketed to $114 per barrel.
Pres. Trump and PM Starmer held a vital call Sunday to coordinate Middle East defense. The UK has now opened its bases for strikes on Iranian missile sites after a week of diplomatic tension.
