Monday, 05 October 2026

US

G7 to release 100mn barrels of crude oil and diesel

The G7 has agreed to jointly release 100 million barrels of crude oil and diesel from its emergency reserves over the next four months to curb uncontrolled increases in global fuel prices and ease inflationary pressure. World leaders reached the agreement during an emergency virtual meeting convened

PM’s UN visit raised Bangladesh’s global standing: Humaiun Kobir

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir said Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s participation in the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly had elevated Bangladesh’s confidence, honour and dignity in the international arena. Humaiun Kobir made the remarks at a press briefing at th

PM leaves for US tomorrow, addresses UNGA session on Sept 24

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will leave Dhaka for US tomorrow and is expected to address the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) general debate on September 24. "In his address, the premier will outline Bangladesh's renewed democratic journey and the government's positions on

US-Iran Tit-for-Tat Strikes: Yemen Conflict Spills Into Saudi Arabia

Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen struck four cities in southern Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, injuring 73 people and setting oil facilities on fire, Reuters reported. The attacks came as US forces said they had destroyed five Iranian crude oil tankers, while Iran claimed it had launched ballistic missi

US claims destruction of 3 Iranian oil tankers

The United States military has claimed it destroyed or permanently disabled three Iranian crude oil tankers following an alleged Iranian ballistic missile attack on US naval vessels in the Persian Gulf, according to a statement issued by US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Saturday. CENTCOM said in a st

Putin orders halt in strikes on Kyiv for 3 days

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a three-day suspension of all Russian attacks on Kyiv following Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s proposal for a temporary ceasefire, the Kremlin announced on Saturday. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said, “The President of Russia and Supreme

US Strikes Iran as Tehran Launches Retaliatory Attacks on American Facilities

The United States carried out extensive airstrikes in Iran on Tuesday night local time, while Iran responded by targeting multiple US military facilities across the Middle East. The escalation, described as the most serious in weeks, has pushed up global energy prices and increased pressure on US Pr

US President Trump hopes to meet PM Tarique Rahman soon

US President Donald Trump has expressed hope of meeting Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in person soon, according to a letter sent to the prime minister on Monday, August 31. Additional Press Secretary to the Prime Minister Atikur Rahman Rumon disclosed the information.

Canada hits US with counter-tariffs on more than 700 products

Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs against the United States as the trade war between Washington and Ottawa escalates, impacting hundreds of products. Qatar based media Al Jazeera reported.

PM to attend 81st UN General Assembly on September 21

Prime Minister Tarek Rahman is expected to travel to New York on September 21 to attend the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, according to officials at Bangladesh’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. If the schedule remains unchanged, he will later visit San Francisco during the nine-da

US judge strikes down Trump's 75-country visa ban

A US federal judge has struck down a government ban on visas to nationals from 75 countries who wish to settle in the country indefinitely, dealing a blow to President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown. In a ruling issued on Friday in the Southern District of New York, Judge Jeannette Vargas call

$40 trillion US debt: Who does Washington owe?

The United States has surpassed $40 trillion debt for the first time in history, according to a Department of the Treasury update on Wednesday. Ballooning debt, especially during President Donald Trump’s second term, which began in January last year, has been raising concerns about a looming fiscal

US holds PM Tarique in high regard: Adviser Humaiun

Prime Minister’s Foreign Affairs Adviser Humaiun Kobir today said the United States holds Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in “the highest regard”, describing it as a reflection of the growing confidence and strength of bilateral ties as the two countries move towards a comprehensive partnership. “The

US, Israel Halt Planned Iran Attack as Draft Framework Reached: Trump

US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the United States and Israel had agreed to suspend their planned attacks on Iran at the request of Iran and other Middle Eastern countries, claiming the two allies had reached a draft framework for an agreement aimed at ending the war.

US Strikes Oil Tanker in Hormuz, Hits Tehran for First Time as Iran Targets Bahrain–Kuwait

The United States struck an empty oil tanker heading towards Kharg Island in the Hormuz Strait and launched fresh attacks on Iranian military sites, including Tehran for the first time, while Iran retaliated by targeting Bahrain and Kuwait, according to a Reuters report published on Thursday. The es

President Trump says US will 'completely decimate' Iran if assassinated

US President Donald Trump said Friday the United States would "completely decimate" Iran if it attempted or succeeded in assassinating the sitting president. "1000 Missiles are Locked and Loaded and aimed at the Islamic Republic of Iran, with thousands of more to immediately follow, should the Irani