Miscellaneous

Iran’s unrest intensified as the U.S. confirmed contacts with Tehran while warning of possible action, as rights groups report hundreds killed and thousands detained.

Bangladesh is facing its weakest investment climate in a decade as development spending stalls, inflation remains stubborn, and investor confidence erodes amid political and policy uncertainty.

Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 3–2 in a thrilling Spanish Super Cup final in Saudi Arabia, retaining the title and becoming the first club in 14 years to defend the trophy.

The Lemkin Institute has called for the immediate release of journalist Shahriar Kabir, warning his detention under Bangladesh’s interim government is arbitrary and endangers press freedom.

A network of university teachers has condemned initiatives to rename halls named after Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, calling the moves politically driven and harmful to academic integrity.