The casualty count from Venezuela’s historic back-to-back earthquakes has sharply risen to 188 fatalities, with more than 1,500 injured. As rescue teams work around the clock under a newly declared nationwide state of emergency, international aid coordinated by the United Nations has begun arriving to assist local forces.

Global oil prices have tumbled backward, erasing all risk premiums built up during the recent Middle East conflict. With US Energy Secretary Chris Wright confirming that shipping volumes through the strategic Strait of Hormuz have almost completely normalized, and Iran preparing to boost exports under temporary sanctions relief, both major crude benchmarks hit their lowest levels in months.

In one of the most thrilling final matchdays of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage, Ecuador pulled off a historic 2-1 comeback victory over powerhouse Germany. However, the triumph left El Tri in third place with four points, forcing them to wait on other group results to see if they will progress to the knockouts.

The Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) has abruptly cancelled all contracts and memorandums of understanding for its ambitious Tk 25,000-crore monorail project. The sweeping decision follows an official alert from the Egyptian Embassy confirming that the individual who negotiated the mega deal was a fraudulent agent acting without the consortium's consent.

US President Donald Trump has officially kicked off more than two weeks of nationwide celebrations commemorating America's 250th birthday. The massive "America250" initiative opened with military flyovers and a presidential address at the National Mall, though the milestone event faces growing scrutiny over its partisan ties.