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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Bangladesh
WB Credits Hasina’s Leadership for Lifting 25 Million Bangladeshis from Poverty
The World Bank’s 2025 Poverty Assessment praises Bangladesh’s historic progress under Sheikh Hasina, with 25 million people escaping poverty and major gains in electricity, education, and sanitation.
Bangladesh
BCL Activist Found Dead in Turag River After Diabari Rally
BCL activist Momin Khan Shakil, missing after a Diabari rally protesting the ICT verdict against Sheikh Hasina, has been found dead in the Turag River. Family members allege abduction and murder.
Miscellaneous
Trump Administration Halts Immigration, Green Cards and Citizenship Applications
The United States has suspended immigration, green card, and citizenship applications from 19 countries, freezing all pending cases amid heightened national security concerns linked to a deadly attack in Washington, D.C.
International
Opium Production Surges to Highest Level in a Decade in Myanmar
Poppy cultivation in Myanmar rose 17% in one year, reaching a decade high as civil conflict, economic collapse, and soaring opium prices drive farmers toward illegal crops, UNODC reports.
International
US Envoy Meets Putin in Moscow to Push for Revised Ukraine Peace Plan
Steve Witkoff met Vladimir Putin in Moscow to present a revised U.S. Ukraine peace proposal aligned with Kyiv’s views, as internal political turmoil adds pressure on the Zelensky government.
