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
China Secretly Trained Russian Troops for Ukraine War Zone
A bombshell Reuters report leveraging leaked military logs and European intelligence has exposed a covert training pipeline between Beijing and Moscow. Personally authorized by Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov, the secret program sent nearly 200 Russian military personnel—including top brass like Colonel General Rustam Muradov—to specialized PLA facilities for intensive training in radiological, chemical, and biological warfare defense systems.
International
Kim Reaffirms ‘Firm Commitment’ to Strengthen Ties with China
Following their highly publicized bilateral summit in Pyongyang, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un extended a warm congratulatory dispatch to Chinese President Xi Jinping to celebrate the 105th anniversary of the Communist Party of China. State media outlets confirm that both Pyongyang and Beijing are actively implementing a "far-reaching blueprint" designed to maximize joint military, law enforcement, and diplomatic defenses in the region.
International
Vance Warns, America Holds the Upper Hand Even if Iran Deal Fails
U.S. Vice President JD Vance firmly stated that Washington holds a superior strategic advantage over Tehran even if the current 60-day memorandum of understanding fails to produce a permanent deal. In a series of media appearances, Vance emphasized that Iran’s military and nuclear capabilities have already been severely degraded, while issuing a stern warning that any further disruptions to commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz will face a decisive American military response.
Opinion
When an Accusation Becomes a Sentence in Bangladesh
Blasphemy accusations should never become a substitute for justice. Bangladesh must ensure evidence-based investigations, protect religious minorities, and uphold due process before lives are destroyed.
International
Trump’s Two ‘Weapons’ on Iran: Vance and Rubio
As the United States pushes toward finalizing a comprehensive peace agreement with Iran following the June 17 Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, President Donald Trump is leveraging the contrasting diplomatic styles of Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. While Vance acts as the prominent public face of the 60-day ceasefire negotiations, Rubio has spearheaded parallel security tracks to mandate the disarmament of Hezbollah and manage concerns alongside CIA Director John Ratcliffe.
