Israel launches strikes on Iran鈥檚 nuclear, military sites
Israel carried out strikes against Iran on Friday, targeting its nuclear and military sites, and killing the head of Iran鈥檚 Revolutionary Guards and top nuclear scientists.
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UK economy shrinks in April
Britain鈥檚 economy shrank more than expected in April following a tax hike on UK businesses and a record drop in exports to the United States due to president Donald Trump鈥檚 tariffs, official data showed Thursday...
Boeing shares drop 5.0% after Air India flight crash
Boeing shares tumbled 5.0 percent in early trading on Thursday after a London-bound Boeing 787 operated by Air India crashed in Ahmedabad, likely killing all 242 people on board.
Sakhawat holds meeting with US deputy secretary of labour
Labour and employment and shipping adviser M Sakhawat Hussain held a bilateral meeting with the United States deputy secretary of Labour Keith E Sonderling at the side-line of International Labour Conference at the ILO Headquarters in Geneva on Tuesday...
Bangladesh's RMG exports to US grow by 29.34pc in Jan-Apr
The country鈥檚 readymade garment exports to the United States, the single largest export destination of Bangladesh, experienced a robust growth of 29.34 per cent to $2.98 billion in January-April of 2025, amid ongoing tariff fears...
Trump deploys Marines amid Los Angeles protests
President Donald Trump ordered active-duty US Marines and 2,000 more National Guard troops into Los Angeles on Monday, vowing those protesting immigration arrests would be 鈥榟it harder鈥� than ever.
Iran says to submit own nuclear proposal to US soon
Iran said on Monday that it would soon present a counter-proposal on a nuclear deal with the United States, after it had described Washington鈥檚 offer as containing 鈥榓mbiguities鈥�...
Trump travel ban in effect, citizens from 12 nations barred from US
President Donald Trump鈥檚 sweeping new travel ban came into effect early Monday immediately after midnight, barring citizens from a dozen nations from entering the United States and reviving a divisive measure from his first term...
Triple-hosted World Cup: huge ambition at a hefty cost to planet
The largest and most far-flung World Cup kicks off in 12 months with a record 48 teams spread across Canada, the United States, and Mexico, and sceptics are asking whether its frenzied growth is worth the environmental cost.
US slaps sanctions on four ICC judges over Israel, US cases
The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on four judges at the International Criminal Court including over an arrest warrant for Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu as it ramped up pressure to neuter the court of last resort...
China鈥檚 Xi held phone call with Trump: state media
Chinese leader Xi Jinping held a phone call with US president Donald Trump on Thursday, state media reported, as the world鈥檚 top two economies clash over trade...
Removal of import duty on 110 US products proposed
As part of preparations for trade dialogue with the United States, the government is considering massive changes to its tariffs and duties.
Bangladesh now has 244 green RMG factories
Now Bangladesh has 244 readymade garment factories certified by the United States Green Building Council鈥檚 Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design authorities as another unit achieved status of green factory.聽..
Iran may allow US inspectors from nuclear watchdog if deal reached
Iran on Wednesday said it may consider allowing US inspectors with the United Nations nuclear watchdog to inspect its facilities if a deal is reached with the United States...
Journalist Shafik Rehman acquitted in case filed over plotting to murder Joy
A court in Dhaka on Tuesday acquitted veteran journalist Shafik Rehman of the charges in a case lodged for plotting to abduct and murder ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina鈥檚 son Sajeeb Wazed Joy in the United States in 2015...
Dhaka expresses concern over rumour campaigns
Foreign adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Monday expressed concerns over the widespread rumour campaigns during the post-July uprising by vested quarters...
Japan says US tariff talks to 鈥榓ccelerate鈥�
The United States and Japan agreed in their latest tariff negotiations to 鈥榓ccelerate鈥� efforts towards an agreement, Tokyo said Monday...
Iran rejects push to suspend uranium enrichment to reach US deal
Iran on Monday ruled out suspending uranium enrichment as part of any nuclear deal with the United States 鈥� a key demand from Washington in successive rounds of talks between the foes.
German minister urges 鈥榮erious talks鈥� with US on tariffs
German finance minister Lars Klingbeil on Sunday urged 鈥榮erious negotiations鈥� with the United States after President Donald Trump threatened to bring in 50-percent tariffs on imports from the European Union...
Trump signs orders to boost US nuclear energy
President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders Friday to boost nuclear energy in the United States, including by rolling back regulatory processes on a still divisive technology...
Iran will hold US responsible for any Israeli attack on its nuclear sites
Foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran would hold the United States responsible for any Israeli attack on its nuclear facilities, after US media reported that Israel was preparing for a strike.
Trump turning US into authoritarian regime, says Emmy winner
Donald Trump is turning the United States into an authoritarian regime, an Oscar-nominated director warned as his documentary about George Orwell was screened at the Cannes film festival Monday...
Ex-US president Joe Biden diagnosed with prostate cancer
Former United States president Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an 鈥榓ggressive鈥� form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, and is reviewing treatment options, a statement from his office said on Sunday...
Private sector urges diplomatic action to settle US tariff issue
The country鈥檚 private sector urged the government on Saturday for immediate diplomatic response to settle tariff issues with the United States...
A deceptive joy in Geneva
THERE is joy in diplomatic Geneva. The neutral, good offices convenor of Reagan-Gorbachev and Putin鈥揃iden summits is back in the headlines with trade talks between China and the United States. 鈥楥hina-US tariff talks place Swiss diplomacy on centre stage鈥� boasted a local website. But wait, is not the trade war between the United States and China a clear violation...
Oil prices go down
Oil prices tumbled Thursday as president Donald Trump said the United States was close to making a deal on Iran鈥檚 nuclear programme, which could pave the way for increased crude supplies...
Walmart warns of higher prices due to tariffs
Walmart on Thursday reported another solid quarter behind sales gains in the United States, but warned of higher prices and continued uncertainty over president Donald Trump鈥檚 tariffs...
US deportations raise serious concerns: UN
The United Nations voiced alarm on Tuesday at the large numbers of non-nationals being deported from the United States, in particular the hundreds sent to a mega-prison in El Salvador.
Saudis invest big in US weapons, AI
Saudi Arabia on Tuesday promised billions of dollars in deals with the United States from defence to artificial intelligence as it threw a lavish welcome for president Donald Trump on the first state visit of his second term.
US approves $1.4 billion weapons sale to UAE
United States officials said Monday the State Department has authorised the sale of $1.4 billion worth of military aircraft and equipment to the United Arab Emirates, ahead of president Donald Trump鈥檚 visit this week...