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.
India’s MoD has greenlit the purchase of 288 S-400 and Pantsir missiles to restock inventory used in Operation Sindoor. The deal is part of a broader $43 billion military modernization push.
The 2026 Referendum approved the July Charter, but a turnout of 244% in Rajshahi-4 and "No" victories in 11 seats, including Gopalganj, have fueled intense debate over the Election Commission's data.
Macron urges Europe to shed its "Cold War DNA" and embrace strategic autonomy. Speaking in Munich, he formalized talks on a European nuclear umbrella with Germany and the UK.
Discrepancies between the EC’s 59.44% turnout and independent 8.74% estimates in 243 seats spark a legitimacy crisis. Critics call the BNP's 2026 victory a "data-driven paper win."
