Miscellaneous

Pacific Jeans Group has indefinitely closed seven factories in Chattogram following violent worker clashes, leaving 35,000 employees unemployed in one of Bangladesh’s largest garment shutdowns.

Sheikh Hasina promises to return to Bangladesh soon, reaffirming her loyalty to the nation amid rising unrest and accusations against Dr. Muhammad Yunus.

Houthi forces raided a UN office in Sanaa, detaining at least 20 staff members accused of espionage. The UN is negotiating their release amid rising tensions in Yemen.

Israel suspended humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza after an airstrike killed six Hamas fighters, including a senior commander, in one of the deadliest incidents since the ceasefire.

A cargo plane crashed into the sea at Hong Kong International Airport during landing, killing two ground staff and injuring several others, in a rare aviation tragedy for the city.