Pakistan is facilitating indirect talks between Iran's FM Araghchi and US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Success could lead to direct negotiations as early as Sunday.
PM Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed he was treated for early-stage prostate cancer. The 76-year-old leader chose immediate treatment over observation and reports no remaining trace of the tumor.
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have peaked after the IRGC deployed new naval mines. President Trump has ordered the US Navy to destroy mine-laying vessels without hesitation.
Four weeks into the war, 15,000 targets in Iran have been struck. With Ali Larijani killed and Mojtaba Khamenei missing, a diplomatic solution fades as the 48-hour power grid ultimatum nears.
The Strait of Hormuz conflict has triggered a food security nightmare. With 20% of global energy and vital food imports blocked, 100 million people face rising costs and potential shortages.
Bangladesh faces a sharp 25.25% decline in garment exports to the EU. Falling demand and aggressive price competition are putting unprecedented pressure on the nation's primary export sector.
Gold prices see a sharp correction globally, falling below $4,500/oz. In Bangladesh, 22K gold is now BDT 246,927 per bhori, a drop of BDT 15,338. Middle East tensions drive market volatility.
