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
Reporters Attacked During Ad-Din Hospital Probe
Reporters allege assault by hospital staff after a health minister revealed a bakery inside Ad-Din Hospital during a probe into six newborn deaths.
US
Trump Declared Fully Fit for Office After Medical Exam
President Donald Trump is in excellent health following his physical at Walter Reed, scoring a perfect 30/30 on his cognitive exam and maintaining normal cardiac functions, per the White House.
International
Japan’s Crude Oil Imports Plunge Amid Iran War and Hormuz Strait Disruptions
Japan's crude oil imports fell 47% between March and May 2026 due to the Strait of Hormuz crisis, forcing a massive diversification pivot toward U.S. energy supplies, according to Nikkei Asia.
Opinion
Trial of Inu at ICT: Rule of Law or Rule of Revenge?
Questions over jurisdiction, evidence, and political motivation have transformed the case against Hasanul Haque Inu into a broader debate about the future of democracy and secularism in Bangladesh.
International
Trump Weighs Iran Deal as Threats and Tensions Persist
Trump postponed a final decision on an Iran ceasefire framework as both sides exchanged warnings over nuclear demands, military action and Gulf shipping security.
