Over 100 Dhaka journalists formed a human chain at the Supreme Court to protest courtroom bans. The SRF argues that the restrictions violate Article 39 of the Constitution and judicial transparency.
President Trump announced Project Freedom to escort neutral ships out of the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM begins the mission Monday amid warnings from Tehran and concerns over the April 7 ceasefire.
An Iranian VLCC carrying 1.9M barrels of oil has reached the Far East after evading a U.S. naval blockade. Maritime monitors report the ship went dark after departing the Strait of Malacca.
At least three passengers have died on the MV Hondius following a suspected Hantavirus outbreak in the Atlantic. The ship is heading to port for full quarantine and testing by health officials.
Myanmar’s military-backed USDP claims a parliamentary majority after junta-run elections, despite widespread criticism that the polls are engineered to entrench military rule.
India’s army chief says Operation Sindoor remains active and warns Pakistan that any provocation could trigger renewed attacks, despite a ceasefire along the border.
The ICC has rejected Bangladesh’s claim that it flagged security risks ahead of the T20 World Cup in India, calling the assertion false as Dhaka pushes to move matches out of India.
The U.S. is considering military and covert action as Iran’s protest crackdown leaves hundreds dead, possibly thousands, amid arrests, internet shutdowns, and rising global alarm.
Donald Trump has ordered a 25% tariff on all US trade with countries doing business with Iran, stepping up pressure on Tehran amid nationwide anti-government protests.
