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".
Almost 20 years in the making, the EU-India trade pact is finally here. While COVID-19 started the de-risking trend, it was Washington's weaponized tariffs and "America First" retreat that pushed Brussels and New Delhi into this historic $200 billion alliance.
The ICC has issued a stern warning to the Pakistan Cricket Board, stating that "selective participation" in the T20 World Cup 2026 undermines the spirit of global cricket and could lead to lasting repercussions for the sport in Pakistan.
In a major diplomatic move, the Pakistani government has cleared the national team to play in the 2026 T20 World Cup but strictly barred them from competing against India as a protest over Bangladesh's exclusion.
Rumors regarding Dr. Muhammad Yunus’s professional associations have surfaced following leaked emails. The claims link his global image-building to figures associated with the Epstein network.
January 2026 saw 21 mob justice deaths and 57 unidentified bodies in Bangladesh. MSF's latest report highlights a deteriorating human rights landscape and a rise in politically motivated cases.
