Bangladesh deploys the army in six districts ahead of the Awami League’s founding anniversary, raising concerns over political exclusion and civil liberties.
High-level US-Iran negotiations concluded with key breakthroughs on maritime security and Lebanon, overcoming a last-minute disruption caused by renewed threats from Donald Trump.
The first round of Iran-US talks in Switzerland concluded after 80 minutes, with discussions focused on Lebanon, regional stability, and implementing a new interim agreement.
A ceasefire understanding has been achieved in Lebanon involving Hezbollah following days of escalating border tensions. Lebanese officials stated the agreement aims to avoid further military confrontation, though Hezbollah warned it remains ready to counter future aggression.
Iran has officially confirmed a landmark agreement to end its military conflict with the US and Israel, effective tonight. The preliminary deal halts hostilities across multiple fronts, including Lebanon, and initiates a 60-day comprehensive negotiation window.
US President Donald Trump has announced a historic peace agreement with Iran to officially end months of military hostilities. The breakthrough deal, set to be signed this Friday, will immediately initiate maritime clearing operations to resume global oil shipping.
The UK government is set to prohibit children under 16 from using prominent social media platforms to combat harmful digital exposure. Prime Minister Keir Starmer called it a defining moment, following a massive public consultation involving 116,000 responses.
US President Donald Trump announced that commercial shipping, including crude oil tankers, has resumed through the strategically vital Hormuz Strait. The safe transit via Omani waters marks a major step toward de-escalating the Gulf conflict ahead of Friday's formal agreement signing.
