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 Bangladesh Awami League has condemned death sentences against three senior police officers by the International Crimes Tribunal, calling the verdict unconstitutional and politically driven.
Global gold prices surged past $5,000 an ounce for the first time as investors flocked to safe-haven assets amid geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty.
The European Union and India are preparing a new security and defence partnership that may allow India to take part in EU defence programmes, according to a draft document.
A national committee formed by Bangladesh’s interim government says former prime minister Sheikh Hasina was not involved in any illegal financial transactions linked to power sector projects.
At least 126 people have been killed during U.S. military and Coast Guard operations targeting suspected drug-smuggling boats in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific, according to U.S. Southern Command.
