The U.S. has sanctioned 35 individuals and entities for supporting Iran’s "shadow banking" system. The move targets the financial lifelines of the IRGC and the country's illicit oil trade.
President Trump has ordered long-term sanctions and a sustained naval blockade on Iran. The strategy aims to isolate Tehran economically while avoiding the high risks of further military strikes.
On the sidelines, Rubio met with President Zelenskyy to discuss the "diplomatic process." This comes as the White House pushes for a swift end to the war, which is now entering its fifth year, with rumors of a U.S.-brokered "deal" intensifying.
Lawyer Mohsin Rashid calls for an investigation into the Yunus administration, alleging they "ruined the nation" and engineered a 60% election turnout figure.
On Feb 14, 2026, a group of workers hoisted the national flag at the ransacked AL headquarters in Gulistan, defying the ban to honor Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
Sheikh Hasina slams the 2026 Bangladesh election as a "pre-planned farce," demanding the resignation of Muhammad Yunus and the restoration of the Awami League.
Following the February 12 polls, the EU mission warns against equating the 59.44% turnout with broad participation, citing the absence of the Awami League.
