Sunday, 27 September 2026

United States

First Meeting Between PM Tarique Rahman and Shehbaz Sharif in New York

Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman held their first meeting in New York on Thursday local time, pledging to further deepen mutually beneficial bilateral relations, according to Turkey’s state-run Anadolu Agency.

Tarique Rahman Meets Iranian President in New York, Key Issues Discussed

Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in New York on Wednesday, on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, to discuss the impact of regional conflict on Bangladeshi migrant workers, remittances, shipping and energy security

Trump’s Board of Peace Announces $2.45 Billion Gaza Reconstruction Plan

Donald Trump’s Board of Peace has announced a $2.45 billion plan to support Gaza’s recovery through 66 programmes over six months, including housing, diesel-powered electricity generation, waste removal and other essential sectors, the BBC reported.

PM leaves for New York after a stopover in Istanbul

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman left here for New Work today to attend the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). "A Turkish Airlines flight carrying the Prime Minister, his wife Dr Zubaida Rahman and other entourage members departed from Istanbul airport at 2.10pm (Turkey time),

Trump Announces Open-Ended Greenland Security Deal, Limits Sensitive Investment to US and Allies

US President Donald Trump said on Friday that the United States, Denmark and Greenland had reached an agreement enabling Washington to build a significant military presence in Greenland while preventing US adversaries from establishing bases on the Arctic island. Trump said in a Truth Social post t

Direct Talks Underway with Iran, War Nearing End: Trump Claims Again

US President Donald Trump has again said the United States’ war with Iran is “hopefully nearing an end”, while claiming that Iran is interested in reaching a deal. Trump made the remarks while speaking to reporters on Wednesday local time.

One Killed in Attack on Iranian Commercial Vessel in Strait of Hormuz

One person was killed and three others injured in an attack on an Iranian commercial vessel near Hengam Island and the Shiv Deraz coast of Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, Al Jazeera reported, citing Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB. Qeshm Governor Hossein Amir Teymouri said the casualties occurr

BRICS Summit

India welcomes Putin and Pezeshkian amid war tensions

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi formally welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in New Delhi on Friday, September 11, ahead of the two-day 18th BRICS Summit beginning Saturday. Chinese President Xi Jinping is also due to attend, marking his first visit

Houthis take control of Bab al-Mandab, raising global energy market concerns

Iran-backed Houthi rebels have taken full control of Yemen’s strategically vital Bab al-Mandab Strait and Perim Island in the Red Sea after Saudi-backed government forces withdrew, AFP reported, citing local government officials and eyewitnesses. Houthi fighters are now positioned along the strait’s

Amid Iran War and Midterms, Trump Fights to Avert Twofront Defeat

US President Donald Trump has claimed that the seven-month war with Iran will end “immediately after” the November midterm elections, suggesting Tehran is trying to influence the vote. Analysts, however, say the conflict could shape the election outcome and potentially alter the course of the war.

Yemen’s New Proxy War: Iran Behind Houthis, US Aiding Saudi Coalition

Houthi forces have captured the strategic Red Sea port city of Mocha in south-western Yemen, strengthening their position near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait as sources allege Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) directed the group’s recent advance. The United States is providing intelligence a

Fearing Winter Assault That Could 'Shatter' Ukraine, Zelensky Hopes for Ceasefire

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said the United States is working to determine whether Ukraine and Russia can take steps to reduce tensions during the coming winter, while also trying to revive talks aimed at a broader peace agreement. Speaking to Axios on Monday, Zelenskyy said the wee

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.

Massive flood near Tibet border kills at least 95 in Nepal

At least 95 people were killed in Nepal on Wednesday after a massive flood tore through the border region with Tibet, a police spokesman told AFP. "So far 95 deaths have been reported," spokesman Abi Narayan Kafle said, adding that some 28 police personnel were also missing.

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.