Foreign loan inflows to Bangladesh fell 19% in FY2025-26, while debt repayments rose, raising concerns over development spending and economic stability.
Admiral Brad Cooper is briefing President Trump on new military options, including "powerful" strikes and seizing parts of the Strait of Hormuz to secure Iran's enriched uranium stockpile.
Trump reveals Putin's offer to manage Iran's enriched uranium. Despite a "very good" 90-minute call, Trump insists on ending the Ukraine war before accepting Russian help on Iran.
Trump warned Iran to "get smart soon" and sign a deal as he ordered an extended naval blockade. The move rejects Iran's proposal to delay nuclear talks while the U.S. military "turns the screws".
The most prominent figure of the former Gaddafi regime, Saif al-Islam, was reportedly gunned down by a four-man commando unit in Zintan. While his lawyer and political team confirm the death, mystery surrounds the exact circumstances and the identity of the masked gunmen.
In a major geopolitical shift, India has agreed to ditch Russian oil and "Buy American" at a massive scale. The deal, hailed by both leaders, removes punitive tariffs and positions India as a preferred trade partner over regional rivals like China and Vietnam.
The "renter's market" has officially arrived. New data shows that US rents have declined for half a year straight, driven by a record 7.3% vacancy rate and a surge in new apartment construction. Cities like Austin and San Diego are seeing their first significant price drops in years.
For the first time in months, the Rafah gateway has opened for pedestrian traffic. Under a US-mediated plan, approximately 50 people are permitted to cross in each direction daily, subject to rigorous Israeli vetting, marking a cautious step toward restoring Gaza's link to the outside world.
In a blunt interview from his Gorki residence, Dmitry Medvedev addressed the "extremely dangerous" international climate. While praising renewed contacts with Washington via Trump-linked envoys, he dismissed Western "horror stories" regarding Greenland and warned that the risk of escalation remains at an all-time high.