- “Help is on the way,” Trump tells Iranian protesters
- Hundreds arrested in Wales during crackdown on illegal working
- Remittance inflow grows 68.9% till January 12
- Selim Al Deen seminar tomorrow
- Country’s economy grows 4.50% in Q1 of FY26
- Syrian army declares eastern Aleppo closed military zone as clashes with Kurds escalate
- Bangladesh sets Guinness World Record for most flags flown in a single parachute jump
- Metro rail extension to Kamalapur to open in Jan 2027
- BNP to support 'yes' vote in referendum: Nazrul Islam Khan
- 'Next election will determine Bangladesh’s future course'
- Adelaide festival cancels writers’ week after Palestinian author disinvited
- Iran cracks down Starlink terminals: Report
- EC appeal hearings: 53 more regain candidacy
- Sonali Bank posts record Tk 8,017 crore operating profit in 2025
- Stocks end higher on DSE, CSE amid positive trading
- Afghan Taliban appoint first envoy to India
- Alphabet hits $4 trillion valuation as AI refocus lifts investor sentiment
- Iran ready for US attack: Araghchi
- Iranian leadership in ‘final days and weeks,’ Germany’s Merz says
- US to impose 25% tariff on nations trading with Iran
Australian High Commissioner meets Army Chief
Australian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Susan Ryle paid a courtesy call on Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman at the Army Headquarters on Tuesday, the Bangladesh Army said on its official Facebook page. During the meeting, the two exchanged pleasantries and discussed ways to further...
Trump signs $900 billion defense policy bill into law
President Donald Trump signed a $900 billion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) into law Thursday, signaling bipartisan support for U.S. military priorities and Europe despite his often critical stance on NATO and allied nations, reports AFP. White House spokesperson Anna Kelly said the...
Bodies of 30 members of Palestinian family recovered from Gaza rubble
Civil Defense teams in Gaza have recovered the bodies of 30 members of the same Palestinian family from the rubble of their home in western Gaza City; TRT World reported this citing news agencies. In a statement, Gazas Civil Defense identified the victims as members of the Salem family, who were...
Turkiye shoots down ‘out-of-control’ drone over Black Sea
Turkish fighter jets have shot down an out-of-control drone approaching from the Black Sea, Türkiyes Defense Ministry said on Monday. In a statement, the ministry said the device was detected and tracked under routine surveillance procedures and identified as an unmanned aerial vehicle that had...
Thai volunteers stand guard amid border clashes with Cambodia
Ten kilometers from Thailands disputed border with Cambodia, 60-year-old Narongchai Putthet, a former farmer turned volunteer security guard, stands watch at a roadside checkpoint. His rifle is slung across his navy blue uniform as he oversees a quiet, empty stretch of land, interrupted only by the...
Hegseth defends strikes on alleged cartel boats
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended strikes on alleged drug cartel boats during remarks Saturday at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, saying President Donald Trump has the power to take military action as he sees fit to defend the nation, reports AP. Hegseth dismissed criticism of...
Most EU citizens see ‘high risk’ of war with Russia, new poll shows
A majority of citizens across nine EU countries believe there is a high risk of war breaking out between their nations and Russia, according to a new survey by polling group Cluster 17 published Thursday in the French international affairs journal Le Grand Continent, reports AFP. The...
Loud explosions reported in Kyiv, says Mayor
Loud explosions were heard across Kyiv early Saturday, according to accounts from Mayor Vitali Klitschko and AFP journalists on the ground. Residents reported blasts from several districts as air raid sirens sounded. Mayor Klitschko confirmed the activity in a Telegram post, writing, Explosions...
US, Saudi Arabia seal nuclear energy pact, F-35 deal
The United States and Saudi Arabia finalized major agreements on civil nuclear cooperation and advanced weapons sales during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salmans visit to Washington on Tuesday, the White House announced, reports AFP. In a statement, the White House said the two countries ratified a...
Trump says he’s considering F-35 fighter jet deal with Saudi Arabia
U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that he is considering approving a major deal to supply Saudi Arabia with F-35 stealth fighter jets, one of Americas most advanced weapons systems, reports Reuters. They want to buy a lot of jets, Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One. Im looking at...
China summons Japan’s envoy over Takaichi’s Taiwan warning
China and Japan were drawn into one of their most heated diplomatic clashes in years after Beijing summoned Japans ambassador over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichis warning that a Chinese military move against Taiwan could justify Japan invoking its right to collective self-defense. The...
Germany backs Turkiye’s inclusion in EU security, defense structures
A senior aide to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has underlined Berlins ambition to strengthen strategic relations with Turkiye, including its inclusion in the European Unions security and defense frameworks, reports AA/ Daily Sabah. Jurgen Hardt, foreign affairs spokesperson for the CDU/CSU...
Tornado kills 5, injures 130 in Southern Brazil, authorities say
A powerful tornado tore through parts of the southern Brazilian town of Rio Bonito do Iguaçu on Friday, killing at least five people and injuring around 130 others, local authorities said. The Civil Defense of Paraná state regrets to report that five deaths have been confirmed as a result of...
Japan deploys troops to combat surge in deadly bear attacks
Japan has deployed military troops to its mountainous northern regions to help contain a surge in bear attacks, after local authorities warned they could no longer cope with the escalating threat, reports Reuters. The operation began Wednesday in the town of Kazuno in Akita Prefecture, where...
Ukraine receives more US-made Patriot missile systems, Zelensky announces
Ukraine has received additional US-made Patriot air defense systems, delivered by Germany, as part of ongoing efforts to bolster the countrys defenses against Russian missile and aerial attacks, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Sunday. In a post on X (formerly Twitter),...
Turkiye to accelerate defense industry, strengthen ties with European allies: Erdogan
Turkiye president Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced Monday that his country will expedite its national defense projects and bolster defense cooperation with European allies, as part of the Century of Turkiye vision. Speaking to reporters after a Cabinet meeting in Ankara, Erdogan stressed that...
Germany plans €377 billion military expansion to build Europe’s strongest army
Germany is preparing a 377 billion ($440 billion) expansion of its armed forces, Politico reported Monday, citing internal government documents. The initiative is part of a sweeping effort to make the Bundeswehr the strongest conventional army in Europe and reflects a wider militarization trend...
China lodges 'stern protest' with Australia over mid-air military encounter
China has issued a formal stern protest to Australia following a mid-air incident involving military aircraft over the disputed South China Sea, a spokesperson for Chinas Ministry of National Defense said on Wednesday, reports AFP. The confrontation occurred on Sunday during a routine Australian...