The UK MoD has issued new health guidance urging female soldiers in elite roles to consume up to 3,500 calories daily and prioritize sleep to prevent injuries and hormonal issues.
A devastating wildfire in southern Spain has left at least 12 people dead and 23 missing. Emergency services continue to battle the blaze in Almería as officials fear many victims are expats.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced from the NATO summit in Ankara that the United States is preparing to hit Iran "very hard" with another round of military strikes.
In a move that has sent ripples through global maritime markets, Indonesia has floated the idea of charging commercial vessels for passage through the Strait of Malacca. Inspired by recent developments in the Strait of Hormuz, Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa argued that Indonesia’s dominant geographic share of the route warrants a "three-way revenue split" with its neighbors. However, Singapore and Malaysia have immediately pushed back, declaring the strait must remain a free, open waterway under UNCLOS guarantees.
The Pahalgam massacre and subsequent investigations highlight Pakistan-linked terror networks, evolving tactics, and a growing global threat beyond South Asia.
In a dramatic reversal of his "lots of bombs" warning, President Donald Trump has indefinitely extended the U.S.-Iran ceasefire following direct requests from Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir. While the immediate threat of airstrikes has receded, the U.S. Navy continues its strict blockade of Iranian ports, a move Tehran describes as an act of war that threatens to collapse the fragile peace.
The Bangladesh government has injected Tk 73,000 crore into public welfare and development projects through domestic bank borrowing over the last 60 days. Addressing concerns over inflation, Information Adviser Dr. Jahed Ur Rahman stated that macroeconomic indicators are being closely monitored. He also clarified that fuel reserves remain stable at over 1.2 lakh metric tons, dismissing rumors of a national energy crisis.
