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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Hasanul Haq Inu Verdict: A Test for the Legal System, Not Just for the Man
On June 30, the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) no. 2 in Dhaka will deliver its judgment against Hasanul Haq Inu (Inu), president of the...
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Sheikh Hasina Vows to Return to Bangladesh This Year
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has announced her intention to return to the country before the end of the year, despite a domestic tribunal sentencing her to death in absentia. In an exclusive broadcast interview with NDTV, Hasina heavily criticized the Yunus-led interim period and the subsequent BNP administration, rejecting her criminal convictions as "politically motivated" and asserting that her party remains deeply rooted in the nation's soil.
International
Harry and Meghan Set to Return to Royal Residence as Family Rift Shows Signs of Healing
In a major development indicating a potential softening of long-standing tensions, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have accepted an offer from King Charles III to stay at a secure royal residence during their upcoming trip to the United Kingdom. Scheduled for July 7 to July 11, the family's first joint return since 2022 centers on promotional events for the Birmingham 2027 Invictus Games, paving the way for a highly anticipated private reunion between the King and his youngest grandchildren.
International
Israel Has the Right to Occupy Lebanon, Says Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has strongly defended a newly signed 14-point framework agreement with Lebanon, characterizing it as a major political and security victory that weakens Iran and Hezbollah. Backed by Defence Minister Israel Katz—who immediately instructed the IDF to prepare for an extended deployment in southern Lebanon—Netanyahu emphasized that Israeli forces maintain the right to enforce security zones until the verified disarmament of non-state armed groups is completed.
International
US-Iran Ceasefire Collapses as Both Sides Exchange Fresh Strikes
The fragile interim ceasefire between Washington and Tehran has effectively shattered following a rapid succession of military strikes in and around the Strait of Hormuz. Triggered by a drone strike on the Panama-flagged oil tanker MT Kiku, the U.S. military launched widespread retaliatory airstrikes on Iranian infrastructure, prompting the IRGC to target American installations across the Gulf and pushing the region back to the brink of full-scale war.
