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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Bangladesh
Awami League Stalwart, 1969 Uprising Hero Tofail Ahmed Dies
Veteran Awami League leader Tofail Ahmed, a key organizer of the 1969 Mass Uprising and 1971 Liberation War, has died in Dhaka at the age of 82.
International
Meta Introduces Subscription Plans for Facebook
Meta has launched Facebook Plus, Instagram Plus, and WhatsApp Plus global subscriptions starting at $2.99/mo, alongside testing specialized AI and professional creator tiers under Meta One.
International
Netanyahu Hails Capture of Beaufort Castle as ‘Dramatic Shift’ in Strategy
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed the capture of Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, calling it a dramatic shift in military policy as the IDF expands border security zones.
Sports
Kohli Leads RCB to Back-to-Back IPL Glory
Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured back-to-back IPL titles, defeating the Gujarat Titans by 5 wickets in Ahmedabad, driven by an unbeaten 75 from Virat Kohli and a 3-wicket haul by Rasikh Dar.
Bangladesh
Minority Violence Rises After Bangladesh Election
Human rights organizations say attacks on religious and ethnic minorities have increased across Bangladesh since the February 2026 election.
