Families Flee Flooded Homes as Aid Gaps Deepen in Chattogram
Families wade to shelters without food or safe water as deadly floods expose critical gaps in relief, communications and infrastructure across southeastern Bangladesh.
International
More Than 10,000 Die Across Europe as Extreme Heatwave Sweeps Continent
A deadly June heatwave claimed over 10,000 lives across Europe, primarily impacting those aged 65 and above, as Copernicus confirms record-shattering regional temperatures.
International
Trump Reimposes Naval Blockade on Iran, Seeks 20% Fee for Hormuz Protection
US President Donald Trump announced a naval blockade on Iran and a 20% security fee on transit cargo through the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions after recent military clashes.
International
Up to 1.6 Million Migrants Could Qualify for Faster UK Settlement After Policy Reversal
The UK is preparing to scrap a proposal extending the ILR wait to 10 years for post-Brexit migrants, keeping the 5-year permanent residency route for 1.6 million people.
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International
Mojtaba Khamenei to Skip Father’s Final Farewell Over Security Concerns
Facing persistent security threats from Israel, Iran's current Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei will not publicly attend the funeral ceremony of his father, Ali Khamenei, amid regional high alert.
Bangladesh
59 Political Activists Killed in Bangladesh in 5½ Months
Fifty-nine political activists were killed across Bangladesh between January and mid-June, according to rights data, highlighting persistent violence fueled by factional rivalries, elections, and local disputes.
Sports
Kane’s Brace Powers England’s Stunning Comeback Against DR Congo
England overcame an early scare to defeat DR Congo 2-1 in their opening 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout match. A late double from captain Harry Kane sealed the comeback, sending England to the pre-quarterfinals.
International
Trump Says Iran Cannot Be Allowed to Have Nuclear Weapons
President Donald Trump gave an optimistic assessment of ongoing indirect negotiations with Iran, stating that technical de-escalation framework discussions are progressing "very well." While speaking to reporters at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday, Trump highlighted the economic and military leverage Washington maintained over the past weeks but drew an unshakeable red line, reiterating that under no circumstances will Iran be permitted to acquire nuclear weapons.
International
General Dhiraj Seth Assumes Charge as India’s 31st Army Chief
In a landmark high-level military transition, General Dhiraj Seth has officially assumed office as the 31st Chief of the Indian Army, succeeding General Upendra Dwivedi. The extensive tri-service leadership transition on July 1 also marks the appointment of Lieutenant General Sandeep Jain as the new Vice Chief of Army Staff and Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit as the new Vice Chief of Air Staff.
