Sheikh Hasina congratulated Suvendu Adhikari after the BJP’s sweeping victory in West Bengal, praising his leadership and calling for stronger Bangladesh-West Bengal ties.
Thalapathy Vijay was sworn in as Tamil Nadu’s Chief Minister today. The grand ceremony at Chennai’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium marks a new era for the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam leader.
Thalapathy Vijay has officially claimed the majority to form the Tamil Nadu government. Supported by 120 MLAs, the TVK chief will be sworn in as Chief Minister this Sunday in Chennai.
President Trump has brokered a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine from May 9–11. The deal includes a total exchange of 2,000 prisoners of war during the Victory Day commemorations.
Sheikh Hasina criticized the Bangladesh Army for failing to support its people, warning that internal actions and arrests of retired officers are damaging the nation’s global image.
Pacific Jeans Group has indefinitely closed seven factories in Chattogram following violent worker clashes, leaving 35,000 employees unemployed in one of Bangladesh’s largest garment shutdowns.
Sheikh Hasina promises to return to Bangladesh soon, reaffirming her loyalty to the nation amid rising unrest and accusations against Dr. Muhammad Yunus.
Houthi forces raided a UN office in Sanaa, detaining at least 20 staff members accused of espionage. The UN is negotiating their release amid rising tensions in Yemen.
Israel suspended humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza after an airstrike killed six Hamas fighters, including a senior commander, in one of the deadliest incidents since the ceasefire.