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Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it ‘meddles’ with Strait of Hormuz efforts
Md Shariful Haque · August 18, 2026
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Trump reduces U.S.-South Korea military exercises, citing Iran and ties with Kim
President Donald Trump ordered a major reduction in U.S.-South Korea military drills, citing costs, Iran and his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Md Shariful Haque · August 17, 2026 · 4m read
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Ecuador Prosecutors Seek Trial for Seven Over Fernando Villavicencio Assassination
Ecuadorian prosecutors are seeking a trial for seven people accused of roles in the 2023 assassination of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio.
Md Shariful Haque · August 10, 2026 · 3m read
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Israeli West Bank digs stir controversy over land, heritage and control
Israel's plans to develop archaeological sites in the occupied West Bank are drawing Palestinian opposition and international concern over land, heritage and control.
Md Shariful Haque · August 9, 2026 · 6m read
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Trump Continues Fight to Scrap Birthright Citizenship Post Supreme Court Ruling
Trump has issued new executive orders targeting birthright citizenship and birth tourism, setting up another legal fight over the 14th Amendment.
Md Shariful Haque · August 8, 2026 · 6m read
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Thai PM Promises Tougher Gun Laws After Teen Kills Eight in School Shooting
Thailand's prime minister vows tighter gun controls after a 14-year-old killed his grandparents and five people at a school near Bangkok before dying by suicide.
Md Shariful Haque · August 8, 2026 · 3m read
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El-Sayed Leads Slimly in Michigan Democratic Senate Primary as Party’s Path at Stake
Progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed holds a narrow lead over Haley Stevens in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, with the closely watched race considered a key indicator of the party's future ahead of November.
Md Shariful Haque · August 5, 2026 · 3m read
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Iraqi Kurdish President Barzani in Landmark Damascus Visit, Meets Syria Leader al-Sharaa
Iraqi Kurdish President Nechirvan Barzani met Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus to discuss economic ties, Kurdish integration, border security and regional stability.
Md Shariful Haque · August 4, 2026 · 3m read
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Senate leaders have reached a deal on short-term funding to avoid a government shutdown before the election season.
Senate leaders have agreed on a temporary funding bill that would keep the U.S. government operating through Dec. 11, aiming to prevent a shutdown before the midterm elections while negotiations over long-term spending continue.
Md Shariful Haque · August 3, 2026 · 3m read
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Trump Cancels Planned US Strikes, Says New Iran Talks to Begin Monday
President Donald Trump says fresh negotiations with Iran will begin Monday after cancelling planned US strikes. Tehran disputes Trump's account as oil prices fall amid hopes for diplomacy.
Md Shariful Haque · August 3, 2026 · 3m read
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Trump says he called off planned Iran strikes for chance of quick deal
President Donald Trump says he has cancelled planned military strikes against Iran if a deal can be reached quickly. Iran has not responded, while tensions across the Middle East remain high.
Md Shariful Haque · August 2, 2026 · 3m read
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Trump Meets Zelensky and Netanyahu as Ukraine and Iran Crises Loom American foreign policy
President Donald Trump met separately with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington, discussing Ukraine's air defences, Patriot missile production, and growing tensions involving Iran.
Md Shariful Haque · July 29, 2026 · 3m read
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Iran to receive Chinese shoulder-fired air defence missiles in weeks
Iran is expected to receive hundreds of Chinese-made shoulder-fired air defence missiles within weeks, according to Reuters sources, although China and Pakistan deny involvement in the reported deal.
Md Shariful Haque · July 29, 2026 · 4m read
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Trump Faces Narrowing Options as Iran Conflict Enters More Dangerous Phase
President Donald Trump faces increasingly difficult choices as the conflict with Iran drags on, with diplomacy stalled, military risks rising, and political pressure intensifying at home.
Md Shariful Haque · July 27, 2026 · 5m read
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Albanese to confront Trump over new U.S. tariffs on Australian imports
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he will raise new U.S. tariffs with President Donald Trump after Washington imposed fresh duties on Australian imports over forced labour concerns.
Md Shariful Haque · July 26, 2026 · 2m read
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Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin resigns, citing ill health amid political uncertainty
Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin has resigned, citing ill health. His departure comes amid renewed political tensions following remarks by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina about returning to Bangladesh.
Md Shariful Haque · July 25, 2026 · 3m read
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Zelensky sacks army chief Syrskyi after protests over defence leadership reshuffle
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed army chief Oleksandr Syrskyi after days of protests sparked by the removal of Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, appointing General Mykhailo Drapatyi as his replacement.
Md Shariful Haque · July 22, 2026 · 3m read
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Trump Promises More Strikes on Iran, Says Power Plants, Bridges May Be Next
President Donald Trump said the U.S. could expand military strikes against Iran, warning that power plants and bridges may be targeted unless Tehran returns to negotiations.
Md Shariful Haque · July 15, 2026 · 3m read
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Justices Kagan and Barrett to make rare Capitol Hill appearance as Supreme Court seeks more security funding
Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett are set to testify before Congress as the court requests increased funding for judicial security amid a rise in threats against federal judges.
Md Shariful Haque · July 14, 2026 · 3m read
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Trump casts shadow on NATO summit as alliance seeks to accelerate Europe’s rearmament
Donald Trump dominated the NATO summit in Turkey as alliance members discussed Europe's military rearmament, Ukraine's air defence needs, and the future of transatlantic security.
Md Shariful Haque · July 8, 2026 · 3m read
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U.S. Strikes Iranian Targets After Drone Attack on Cargo Ship, Testing Fragile Ceasefire
The United States struck Iranian military sites after a drone attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, raising questions about the future of a fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire.
Md Shariful Haque · June 28, 2026 · 3m read
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Starmer Exit Fuels Uncertainty Mounts Pressure Inside Labou Reports
Reports that Prime Minister Keir Starmer may consider stepping down have intensified debate within Labour as concerns grow over the economy, party divisions and declining public support.
Md Shariful Haque · June 21, 2026 · 2m read
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Strait of Hormuz Reopening Unlikely to Restore Shipping Quickly Despite U.S.-Iran Framework Deal
A proposed U.S.-Iran agreement may reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but mines, high insurance costs and regional tensions could delay a return to normal shipping operations.
Md Shariful Haque · June 17, 2026 · 3m read
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Netanyahu Faces Growing Rift With Trump as U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Deal Raises Israeli Concerns
Israeli officials express concern over a proposed U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement as differences emerge between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Donald Trump over regional security priorities
Md Shariful Haque · June 16, 2026 · 4m read
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Court Defers CID Probe Report Submission in Hadi Murder Case to March 11
A Dhaka court has deferred the CID's probe report submission on the assassination of Inqilab Mancha spokesperson Sharif Osman bin Hadi to March 11 amid growing frustration over delayed justice.
International Desk · February 27, 2026 · 2m read
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Bangladesh Court Seeks Interpol Red Notice for UK Lawmaker Tulip Siddiq Over Corruption Charges
A Bangladesh court has ordered authorities to seek an Interpol Red Notice for the arrest of UK lawmaker Tulip Siddiq over alleged corruption linked to ousted PM Sheikh Hasina.
International Desk · February 27, 2026 · 2m read
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NCP Leader Nahid Islam Warns of Renewed Street Protests if Parliament Fails to Deliver Reforms
Jatiya Nagorik Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam warns of renewed street protests in Bangladesh if politicians and the parliament fail to implement the post-uprising state reforms.
International Desk · February 26, 2026 · 2m read