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
Rubio Says Iran Sanctions Will Remain Even if Hormuz Strait Reopens
Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed to Congress that reopening the Strait of Hormuz will not earn Iran sanctions relief, revealing that new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is running talks.
International
Trump Says Deal to Extend Ceasefire and Reopen Strait of Hormuz Could Be Reached Within a Week
President Trump told ABC News that an agreement to extend the ceasefire and reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz is imminent following his direct intervention to halt active Israel-Hezbollah firing.
International
Prepare for El Niño, UN Warns as Potentially Strongest Event in Decades Looms
The UN warns a historic "Super El Niño" will emerge within weeks and intensify through 2026, threatening severe droughts, global food price spikes, and making 2027 the hottest year on record.
Bangladesh
Trial by Rumor: The Deadly Rise of Mob Justice in Bangladesh
A false allegation in Sylhet and a mob killing in Manikganj reveal Bangladesh’s worsening vigilante violence crisis, with 32 people killed in May.
International
Massive Overnight Russian Strikes on Ukraine Kill at Least Five
At least five people were killed and dozens injured after a massive Russian ballistic missile and drone assault hammered residential high-rises in Kyiv and infrastructure in Dnipro.
