Sheikh Hasina Will Return to Bangladesh in December
Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina told Reuters she plans to return from exile in India around December to voluntarily surrender before a court.
International
UK Advises Female Troops to Eat More and Sleep Longer to Meet Elite Military Demands
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.
International
At Least 12 Killed, 23 Missing in Devastating Wildfire in Southern Spain
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.
International
Trump Warns of Fresh U.S. Strikes on Iran ‘Tonight’ Following Previous Attacks
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.
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International
US to Maintain Naval Blockade on Iran Despite Hormuz Strait Reopening: Donald Trump
President Donald Trump has clarified that the U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ports remains in "full effect," despite the historic reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. While the restoration of commercial transit has eased global oil markets, the administration signaled that the blockade is the final leverage point in ongoing negotiations with Tehran.
International
Iran Warns of Closing Strait of Hormuz if US Blockade Persists
Tensions in the Gulf reached a new peak on Saturday as Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned that the Strait of Hormuz "will not remain open" if Washington continues its port blockade. Rejecting President Trump's optimistic social media posts, Ghalibaf insisted that Iranian authorization is mandatory for all transit, dismissing claims of a finalized peace deal as "false."
International
Oil Prices Fall 10% After Strait of Hormuz Reopens
A dramatic shift in the Middle East conflict has sent global oil prices into a tailspin and sparked a massive rally on Wall Street. Following Iran's announcement that the Strait of Hormuz is fully open to commercial shipping, the Dow Jones jumped over 1,000 points, signaling investor confidence that a global energy crisis may be averted.
Bangladesh
From Rumour to Killing: In Front of the Law, a Man Dies and Accountability Dies With Him
Abdur Rahman Shamim alias Shamim al-Jahangir was beaten to death in front of police. In a democracy, that is not just murder. It is...
Bangladesh
Historic Mujibnagar Day Today
April 17, 2026, marks the 55th anniversary of the historic oath-taking of Bangladesh’s first government in Mujibnagar. While official state ceremonies were scaled back this year, the nation continues to remember the strategic and diplomatic foundation laid by leaders like Tajuddin Ahmad and Syed Nazrul Islam in the 1971 mango grove.
