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                                <updated>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:57:58 +0000</updated>
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            <title><![CDATA[Trump weighs firing US ambassador to Greece: reports]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[WASHINGTON, United States, Oct 13, 2026 - President Donald Trump confirmed reports Monday that his administration is considering firing the US ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, who has come under pressure following a series of damaging revelations.

Asked about the possible firing of his eldest son Donald Trump Jr.&#39;s former fianc,e, Trump told reporters Monday &quot;Well, we&#39;re looking at it. Yeah, we&#39;re not happy.&quot;

In recent days, The Wall Street Journal has published a series of highly embarrassing articles about the former Fox News host, who became a prominent figure in Trump&#39;s Make America Great Again movement.

According to the newspaper, which posted supporting screenshots, Guilfoyle asked Eric Deters, an influential supporter of the president, to write off $100,000 in personal credit card debt.

&quot;Honey please I need you to get this done for me today,&quot; she texted Deters in July 2025, the Journal reported, along with a PDF of bill payment instructions from her credit card company.

Deters didn&#39;t make the payment, &quot;telling Guilfoyle it would cost him his marriage,&quot; the Journal reported.

The allegation became public as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio was touring Europe last week, with Athens among his stops.

The texts were part of a tranche of hundreds of messages, emails and letters reviewed by the Journal, including recorded conversations in which the ambassador boasts of luxury trips and stays paid for by wealthy Greek businessmen.

She flew to Davos on a private jet with Alexandros Exarchou, chief executive of Greek construction company Aktor Group.

She also spent Christmas in the exclusive Swiss luxury resort of Gstaad with Greek shipping tycoon Nikolas Tsakos.

&quot;Honey, I spent Christmas with him. New Years. OK? Gstaad. Like, everywhere,&quot; she said, per the Journal.

When she traveled with Tsakos to Paris to attend his wife&#39;s fashion show, they stayed at the Four Seasons Hotel George V for a week, and he footed the bill, the Journal reported.

In another exchange quoted by the newspaper, Guilfoyle launched into an expletive-laden tirade over being left off the guest list for a dinner on the sidelines of the Davos economic forum last January.

American media have also reported in recent days on other possible conflicts of interest involving Guilfoyle, who was previously married to California&#39;s Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom.(BSS/AFP)

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            <updated>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:57:58 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Trump says does not believe China, Russia helping Iran]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[WASHINGTON, United States, Oct 13, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he does not believe that China and Russia are helping Iran, adding that they have &quot;too much to lose.&quot;

Trump has faced pressure over reports that Chinese and Russian entities have supplied Iran with intelligence for attacks on US troops.

Responding to comments that China and Russia are helping Iran, Trump said in a post on Truth Social: &quot;If they are, it&#39;s at a very low level, but I don&#39;t believe they are at all.&quot;

&quot;They have too much to lose, and we would know about it, and know about it very fast!&quot; he added.

Trump said in July that he did not believe China and Russia were selling weapons to Iran, warning that &quot;it would be very bad for them&quot; if they did.

The president has frequently taken a more deferential tone toward Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin than he has towards Washington&#39;s own allies, saying that they must be respected as the leaders of major world powers.

The US and Israel launched a war against Iran on February 28, prompting the Islamic Republic to respond with attacks in the region.]]>
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            <updated>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:52:33 +0000</updated>
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            <title><![CDATA[Malaysia’s labour market has reopened to Bangladesh.]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Malaysia&rsquo;s labour market has effectively reopened to Bangladeshi workers after more than two years, with the Bangladesh High Commission in Kuala Lumpur attesting a demand letter for 28 workers sought by Malaysian supermarket chain NSK Trade City on Monday.

The attestation, issued against a demand from NSK Trade City and processed through Bangladeshi recruiting agency Goodness Services Limited, marks the first reported recruitment-related move since Malaysia suspended new recruitment of Bangladeshi workers on May 31, 2024, according to Bangladesh Embassy sources.

However, the reopening has yet to be accompanied by a formal joint announcement by the two governments, leaving questions over the recruitment mechanism, migration costs and the role of recruiting agencies.
The development follows months of diplomatic efforts to revive the recruitment channel. In April, Malaysia and Bangladesh reaffirmed their commitment to reopening the market based on Malaysia&#39;s sectoral needs and agreed to pursue a safer, more transparent and ethical recruitment system.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman&#39;s visit to Malaysia earlier this year, his first foreign trip after taking office, subsequently gave fresh momentum to discussions on the recruitment of Bangladeshi workers.

The Bangladesh government has said Malaysia plans to recruit around 200,000 Bangladeshi workers over six months, with the process expected to begin in phases from the end of September. Another 10,000 workers are expected to receive zero-cost recruitment opportunities, with state-run Bangladesh Overseas Employment and Services Limited (BOESL) expected to play a key role in the initial phase.

Malaysia&#39;s Foreign Workers Centralized Management System (FWCMS) had earlier published a list of 25 Bangladeshi recruiting agencies authorised to recruit workers for Malaysia. Goodness Services Limited is among them.

Despite these developments, practical details of the recruitment process remain unclear, including how employers will submit job demands, how workers will be selected, which agencies will handle specific demands and how much migrants will have to pay.

The uncertainty has raised concerns among migration-sector stakeholders that brokers and middlemen could exploit jobseekers through unofficial recruitment channels. Earlier reports also warned that migration costs could rise well above official levels if the process is not tightly regulated.

Malaysian authorities have continued updating their foreign-worker recruitment procedures. The Department of Labour of Peninsular Malaysia (JTKSM) updated its foreign-worker employment and related notices on September 24 and 28. Its publicly available guidance indicates that recruitment involves formal employer applications and designated government systems.

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            <updated>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:01:58 +0000</updated>
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            <title><![CDATA[India is ready to discuss all bilateral issues: Randhir]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[India wants to build a &ldquo;positive, constructive and forward-looking&rdquo; relationship with Bangladesh and is ready to discuss all bilateral issues through existing mechanisms, its foreign ministry spokesperson said Tuesday.

Indian Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal made the remarks during a regular media briefing in New Delhi.

&ldquo;India desires a positive, constructive and forward-looking relationship with Bangladesh,&rdquo; Jaiswal said, adding that New Delhi was ready to discuss all bilateral issues through the existing structured mechanisms.

He said this was India&rsquo;s stated position on the trajectory of relations between the two neighbouring countries.

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            <updated>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 04:03:41 +0000</updated>
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            <title><![CDATA[Tarique Rahman joined UN General Assembly.]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday joined the opening of the high-level General Debate of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly at the UN Headquarters in New York.

Earlier, the Prime Minister and his wife, Dr Zubaida Rahman, attended a welcome breakfast hosted by UN Secretary-General Ant&oacute;nio Guterres for world leaders and their spouses attending the 81st UNGA. The breakfast was held at the UN Headquarters at 8:00 AM local time.

The 81st session of the UN General Assembly formally opened on September 8, while its high-level General Debate began on Tuesday, September 22, and will continue through September 26 and on September 28.

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            <updated>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 03:50:28 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[India illagaly sheltering Hasina, Ruhul Kabir Rizvi]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[BNP Acting Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has accused India of conspiring against Bangladesh by providing shelter to former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and others allegedly implicated in the killings during the country&rsquo;s political unrest.

Speaking at a human chain and protest rally in front of the National Press Club on Wednesday morning, Rizvi alleged that India had ignored repeated requests from the Bangladesh government to return Hasina and her associates. The programme was organised by the Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Muktijoddha Dal and Projonmo Dal.

&#39;&#39;India calls itself a friendly country, and we also talk about friendship. But you have given shelter to Sheikh Hasina, who is accused of responsibility for the deaths of around 1,400 young people, students, workers and members of the public.&#39;&#39;

The party Secretary General alleged that people accused of shooting at and carrying out killings of pro-democracy protesters had also taken refuge in India, despite repeated requests from Bangladesh for their return under court warrants.

He questioned India&rsquo;s decision not to hand over Hasina, saying, &ldquo;If you could arrest a former major accused in the assassination of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and hand him over to Sheikh Hasina, why are you not handing over Sheikh Hasina?&rdquo;
Rizvi also linked the reported disruption in electricity supply from the Adani power plant to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman&rsquo;s decision not to attend the BRICS summit.

He claimed Tarique was invited in his capacity as BIMSTEC chair rather than as the head of government of Bangladesh and therefore declined the invitation.

According to Rizvi, the decision demonstrated Bangladesh&rsquo;s commitment to its sovereignty and dignity.

He alleged that the Adani power plant announced a unit had malfunctioned the following day, resulting in a halt in electricity supply.

&ldquo;The switch is in Jharkhand, India. They can shut it down whenever they want,&rdquo; Rizvi said, suggesting the development was politically motivated.

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            <updated>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:49:54 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Next host of BRICS 2027 is China!]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[China will hold the rotating presidency of BRICS and host the group&#39;s 19th annual summit in 2027.

Chinese President Xi Jinping made the announcement on Saturday (September 12) during the closing session of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. Following the announcement, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his congratulations to President Xi for China&#39;s upcoming presidency. Video footage released by India&#39;s Ministry of External Affairs captured the moment of exchange between the two leaders.

The Chinese Embassy and the state-run news agency Xinhua confirmed President Xi&#39;s announcement. However, details regarding the specific host city and exact dates for the 2027 summit have not yet been disclosed.

India hosted this year&#39;s two-day summit in New Delhi on September 12 and 13, bringing together leaders from 11 member nations alongside representatives from 10 partner countries and international organisations.

In his opening address, Prime Minister Modi highlighted BRICS as an increasingly vital global bloc, urging members to adopt a new and ambitious agenda for the next two decades.

Under India&#39;s chairmanship, discussions placed strong emphasis on the Global South, with a focus on practical measures to strengthen food, energy, and supply chain security. Indian officials emphasized that these initiatives would help developing nations navigate economic pressures caused by ongoing global conflicts.

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            <updated>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 05:51:14 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[India - Bangladesh: 2017 deal under scrutiny]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[The long-term power purchase agreement was signed in 2017 for electricity from the Godda plant. The latest disruption has revived questions over contractual safeguards, including provisions relating to fuel supply, plant maintenance, unexpected outages and compensation for failure to supply contracted electricity.

Energy experts have previously raised concerns over the terms and financial implications of the agreement, while the government faces pressure to ensure that disruptions at any single plant do not create a major impact on the national grid.

The sequence of events has prompted speculation over whether electricity could become part of the wider diplomatic equation between Dhaka and New Delhi.

However, experts caution that timing alone cannot establish a political connection. A technical failure at the plant and earlier coal-supply problems provide alternative explanations for the reduced generation.

The issue, therefore, requires scrutiny of the plant&rsquo;s technical reports, generation data, coal-supply records and the terms of the power purchase agreement rather than political speculation alone.

For Bangladesh, the incident once again highlights the risks of heavy dependence on imported electricity and the need for sufficient domestic generation and backup capacity.

Electricity is ultimately supplied under a commercial agreement, and any failure to maintain supply should be addressed through contractual and regulatory mechanisms, regardless of the broader political relationship between the two countries.

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            <updated>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 12:54:16 +0000</updated>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sri Lanka&#039;s ex-finance minister arrested]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[COLOMBO, Aug 31, 2026 - Sri Lanka&#39;s former finance minister Ravi Karunanayake was arrested on Monday for allegedly using state funds to pay his private employees, the country&#39;s main anti-corruption body said.

The former cabinet minister was taken into custody by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) following a lengthy interrogation.

&quot;The former minister was behind the payment of salaries to three people from the National Lotteries Board, but they did private work for him,&quot; a CIABOC official told AFP, requesting anonymity.

The arrest of Karunanayake, a member of former president Ranil Wickremesinghe&#39;s administration, comes amid a widespread crackdown on corruption by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who took office in 2024.

Another ex-minister, Keheliya Rambukwella, was arrested earlier this month for allegedly aiding the theft of a centuries-old sacred rock from the palace of the island&#39;s last Sinhala king.

Rambukwella was health minister when Sri Lanka faced an acute shortage of medicines after defaulting on its $46 billion foreign debt in April 2022.

All the immediate family members of former president Mahinda Rajapaksa are also facing investigation or prosecution over money laundering, bribery and murder.

The Rajapaksas have denied all allegations.(BSS/AFP)

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            <updated>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:25:03 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Enforced Disappearances Day 2026]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[The International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances will be observed in Bangladesh on Sunday (August 29) as elsewhere in the world drawing attention to the plight of those who have gone missing under mysterious or unlawful circumstances.

To mark the day, various human rights organizations, political and social organizations will hold different programs aimed at raising awareness and demanding justice.

Enforced disappearance is a global issue, especially in autocratic regimes and politically unstable regions.

The United Nations (UN) has designated August 30 as the International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances since 2011, to ensure that necessary measures are taken globally to trace disappeared individuals and to show solidarity with their families.

The day also marks the adoption of an international convention on December 20, 2006, at the UN General Assembly to prevent enforced disappearances and end the impunity surrounding the crime.

In 2010, the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance was enacted, and August 30 was officially declared as the International Day.

Families of the disappeared and various governmental and non-governmental organizations observe the day.

The main objective of this day is to highlight the inhuman crime of enforced disappearance on the global stage and to exert pressure on states to be held accountable.

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            <updated>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 11:21:46 +0000</updated>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bhutan King meets President in Dhaka]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck made a brief stopover in Dhaka early Wednesday while travelling from Singapore to Bhutan, where President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir received him at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.

The special flight carrying the Bhutanese monarch landed in Dhaka in the early hours of and remained at the airport for around an hour.

 

During the stopover, the president held a courtesy meeting with the King at the airport&rsquo;s VVIP lounge.

The two leaders held a cordial discussion on various issues of mutual interest.

President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir invited the Bhutanese King and members of the royal family to make a state visit to Bangladesh at a mutually convenient time.

In response, King Jigme Khesar invited the president and prime minister of Bangladesh to visit Bhutan at their convenience.

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            <updated>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:46:24 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[US Army sergeant Wife deported]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[WASHINGTON, Aug 24 - The wife of a U.S. ​Army sergeant was deported to Honduras on Monday, marking the latest example of &zwnj;the impact of the Trump administration&#39;s immigration crackdown on relatives of members of the U.S. military.
Cristy Maryori Villafranca-Trejo &quot;was removed from the United States&quot; on Monday, a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson said in an email. Army Sergeant Hedar Leonel ​Turcios Juarez told ABC News his wife, the mother of a 6-year-old, was deported to ​Honduras.
Villafranca-Trejo is at least the seventh spouse or parent of an active-duty ⁠U.S. military service member to be deported under the Trump administration&rsquo;s immigration crackdown, according to ​an Associated Press tally.
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, which is part of DHS and has ​been the face of President Donald Trump&#39;s immigration crackdown and deportation drive, arrested her on July 11 after conducting what the DHS called a &quot;targeted immigration enforcement operation.&quot; The DHS said she received due process.
Turcios Juarez previously said ICE officers detained ​his wife outside a Walmart in July as their daughter watched. He said his wife left Honduras ​in 2016 due to violent crime in the country. The DHS alleged that she illegally entered the United &zwnj;States.
Turcios Juarez ⁠joined the military and became a U.S. citizen in 2024 after a nine-month deployment to the Middle East, according to ABC News. He said he began pursuing citizenship for his wife, hoping his service would help expedite her naturalization process.
Over the weekend, the immigrant father of a ​U.S. sailor on board ​the USS Abraham Lincoln ⁠aircraft carrier, which was deployed in the Middle East during the Iran war, was taken into federal immigration custody and remains in detention.
Trump has ​pursued an immigration crackdown that includes revocations of visas and green cards ​and an aggressive ⁠deportation drive. He says the crackdown aims to improve domestic security.
Rights groups say the crackdown has violated free speech and due process rights and created an unsafe environment, particularly for ethnic minorities, who ⁠have ​raised concerns about racial profiling.
While Trump campaigned in 2024 on a ​platform of stopping illegal immigration, his administration has also made legal immigration more difficult - for example, by imposing new and expensive ​fees for applicants of certain work visas. (Reuters)]]>
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            <updated>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:29:44 +0000</updated>
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            <title><![CDATA[Investors shrug off US sanctions plan for Iran, bitcoin powers on]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[LONDON/SINGAPORE, Aug 25- Global share and bond markets regained a sense ​of calm on Tuesday as investors shrugged off U.S. plans to expand sanctions against Iran and began limbering up for &zwnj;Wednesday&rsquo;s results from the world&rsquo;s most valuable company, Nvidia.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had warned countries on Monday to cut their financial ties with Iran or face secondary sanctions as part of what had been billed as &quot;economic D-Day,&quot; but the Treasury Department stopped short of actually imposing penalties.
It had triggered a modest overnight pull-back in both oil ​prices and benchmark government bond yields, with the latter also helped by a report the U.S. Treasury could tap its cash account to finance increased U.S. debt ​buybacks.
European shares started 0.3% higher as investors took comfort in the softer-than-feared U.S. announcement, though it was partly as ⁠defence firms&#39; stocks pushed higher on the likelihood that the conflict could continue for many months yet. /EU
In the currency market, the dollar (.DXY), opens new tab also ​inched higher against the euro and the Japanese yen , though it was the breakdown of the traditional correlation with bond yields that traders remained focused ​on following volatility.
Michael Metcalfe, head of global macro strategy at State Street Global Markets, said the jump in yields and weakness in the dollar over the last month was a sign that a &quot;negative bias&quot; towards the greenback could be returning.
&quot;There is just a kind of concern about the fiscal situation in the U.S. and you ​are getting this classic dollar weakness and higher yields,&quot; he said, adding that the next few days would be interesting too, given the run-up ​to the Federal Reserve&#39;s annual Jackson Hole conference.
The other area that has been whipped up by so-called &quot;dollar debasement&quot; worries is the global cryptocurrency market.
Bitcoin crossed the $80,000 level &zwnj;for the ⁠first time since mid-May as another 2% overnight jump took its rise over the last 10 days past 30%.
Gold ticked down 0.6% to $4,624 per ounce, but it too is at its highest since May, up 15% for the month.
Germany&#39;s 10-year bond yield , the benchmark for euro zone borrowing costs, was flat at 3.242%, remaining near the 15-year high of 3.275% touched last week. French 30-year yields were at 4.894% having hit an 18-year ​high on Monday.
NVIDIA LOOMS LARGE
The tech ​sector &mdash; which heavily dominates global equity ⁠indexes &mdash; was holding its breath for Nvidia&#39;s (NVDA.O), opens new tab results on Wednesday; investors are aware how hard it will be for the chipmaker to meet lofty expectations.
Analysts are generally looking for quarterly revenue to almost double to around $92 billion, ​with full-year earnings guidance seen in a range of $103 billion to $105 billion.
&quot;Judging from Nvidia&#39;s track record, it ​won&#39;t be surprising if ⁠they meet the headline numbers,&quot; Fabien Yip, a market analyst at IG, said.
&quot;But I think the piece people are trying to understand is whether there are concerns on the circular deals powering its growth and whether that growth percentage is sustainable in the upcoming quarters.&quot;
Wall Street futures were pointing to the Nasdaq, S&amp;P 500 ⁠and Dow ​Jones Industrial all nudging fractionally higher later following a modest pullback since mid-August as ​broader market sentiment has wobbled.
Overnight in Asia, MSCI&#39;s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan (.MISX00000PUS), opens new tab ended up 0.4% as South Korea (.KS11), opens new tab and Taiwan (.TWII), opens new tab both gained, while Japan&#39;s Nikkei (.N225), opens new tab also ended 0.5% higher.
China&#39;s CSI300 blue-chip index (.CSI300), opens new tab was down ​0.2% though. Partially weighing on tech sentiment was Alibaba&#39;s (9988.HK), opens new tab launch of a $10.2 billion share sale at a steep discount. (Reuters)

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            <updated>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:15:56 +0000</updated>
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            <title><![CDATA[Now is time to end the war with US: Iranian President]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for an end to the months-long war with the United States, saying Tehran should move towards ending the conflict while it remains in a &ldquo;position of power and dignity&rdquo;.

&ldquo;It is better that we bring the war to an end now as we are in a position of power and dignity,&rdquo; Pezeshkian said at a meeting with doctors on Friday, according to Al Jazeera.

&ldquo;The whole world acknowledges our victory and emphasises that America has attacked our schools, hospitals and infrastructure in violation of all regulations and is hated around the world,&rdquo; he said.

Pezeshkian also defended a memorandum of understanding reached with Washington in June, which has faced criticism from hardliners in the Iranian parliament.

His critics have accused his government of making concessions to the United States. Pezeshkian rejected the charge, saying the agreement did not require Tehran to capitulate.

Pezeshkian is regarded as a reformist within Iran&rsquo;s political establishment, according to a BBC report.]]>
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            <updated>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 10:15:52 +0000</updated>
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            <title><![CDATA[US fresh strikes on Iran began further]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[US President Donald Trump has warned of further military action against Iran, saying more severe attacks could follow while insisting there remains room for negotiations.

In an interview with radio host Hugh Hewitt on Monday, Trump accused Iran of failing to honour an agreement with the United States and claimed US military action had prevented Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

We&#39;re going to hit them very hard, Trump said, adding that Iran had &quot;practically nothing&quot; left and was relying on rhetoric.

Shortly after the interview, US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that US forces had carried out fresh strikes on Iran for a third consecutive night, according to the report.

Trump also suggested that Iran&#39;s underground Pickaxe Mountain nuclear facility near the Natanz uranium enrichment site could become a future military target.

He claimed the US was closely monitoring the facility and warned that it could be attacked if necessary.

According to the report, Pickaxe Mountain lies about a mile south of the Natanz nuclear complex and contains two deep underground tunnel systems believed to be heavily fortified. Experts have said the site may be difficult to destroy even with powerful bunker-busting bombs.

Iran&#39;s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed responsibility for the tanker attack, alleging the ships had ignored repeated warnings and entered a restricted area.

Bahrain also came under renewed missile attack, prompting authorities to activate air raid sirens and advise residents to seek shelter. No casualties or damage were immediately reported.

The UAE condemned the attacks and said it reserved the right to take all necessary measures to protect its territory, citizens and residents.

The latest escalation comes amid an ongoing dispute between Washington and Tehran over control of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime route for global energy supplies. Oil prices rose following the renewed hostilities, with Brent crude climbing above $84 per barrel in early trading.

The US Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the US Consulate in Dubai canceled consular appointments through Wednesday, citing the deteriorating regional security situation.

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            <updated>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:27:01 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Wildfires in Spain]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[At least 12 people have been killed in a major wildfire in southern Spain as an intense heatwave continues to fuel blazes across southern Europe.

The Andalusian regional government said the fire in Los Gallardos, Almeria province, also left six people injured. Several victims were found inside burned-out vehicles, while local residents said the blaze may have started after a power line fell. Authorities have not yet confirmed the cause.

With temperatures nearing 40 degrees Celsius, wildfires have spread across parts of Spain, France and Portugal. Hundreds of firefighters are battling the flames, while thousands of residents have been evacuated from affected areas.

About 150 firefighters are working to contain the blaze near Bedar. One person was hospitalised with smoke inhalation and another with burn injuries, while four others received treatment at the scene.

The wildfire has forced road closures and the evacuation of around 1,000 residents.

Andalusian regional president Juanma Moreno described the incident as a &quot;tragic tragedy&quot; and expressed condolences to the victims&#39; families in a post on X.

Spain has deployed its Military Emergency Unit to support firefighting efforts after Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced the country&#39;s largest-ever summer wildfire response force.

Spain recorded its hottest June since records began in 1950, with temperatures forecast to reach as high as 42 degrees Celsius in some areas.

Climate experts warn that rising temperatures driven by climate change are increasing the frequency and intensity of heatwaves, droughts and destructive wildfires across Europe.

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            <updated>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:56:59 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[China reaffirmed its support for the Teesta project]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[China on Friday reaffirmed its support for the Teesta River Comprehensive Management and Restoration Project (TRCMRP), saying cooperation between Beijing and Dhaka should proceed without interference or influence from any third party.

&ldquo;I would like to stress that China-Bangladesh cooperation does not target any third party and should be free from third party influence,&rdquo; Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun told reporters in Beijing while responding to a question.

The spokesperson stated China&rsquo;s position after a reporter flagged India&rsquo;s concerns over the Teesta cooperation between Bangladesh and China.

&ldquo;The comprehensive treatment and restoration of the Teesta River is a livelihood project to which the Bangladeshi side attaches high importance. China is ready to do what it can to support this project,&rdquo; said Guo Jiakun.

Seeking deeper cooperation with Bangladesh in integrated water resources management, China has decided to provide support within its capacity to the TRCMRP.

The Chinese side will also support experts from both countries in expediting the feasibility study of the project and related work, according to a joint statement shared by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday.

The two sides agreed to deepen cooperation in areas such as integrated water resources management, water resources planning, hydrological forecasting, flood prevention and disaster reduction, river dredging, and related technology sharing.

They also agreed to strengthen cooperation in maritime affairs.

Guo Jiakun said Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman paid an official visit to China and attended the 17th Summer Davos.

During his visit, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Qiang, and Chairman of the NPC Standing Committee Zhao Leji respectively met with and held talks with him, exchanging in-depth views on bilateral relations as well as international and regional issues of mutual interest.

Broad-based common understandings and a series of practical cooperation outcomes were achieved, forming a new strategic blueprint for the development of China-Bangladesh relations, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said.

The visit, he said, can be defined by three highlights:

First, rendering steadfast mutual support to each other. Leaders of the two countries agreed to build a China-Bangladesh community with a shared future in the new era.

The two sides will firmly support each other in safeguarding their core interests, step up exchanges on governance experience, deepen strategic communication, and enhance political mutual trust.

China supports the new government of Bangladesh in its governance. The Bangladeshi side reiterated its firm commitment to the one-China principle.

Second, deepening mutually beneficial cooperation. The two sides agreed to advance high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, further align their development strategies, steadily promote the implementation of major landmark projects, including ports and water conservancy, enhance cooperation in trade, industrial and supply chains, and finance, expand cooperation in emerging areas such as new energy, the digital economy, AI, and information and communications technology, and strengthen regional connectivity.

The two sides signed multiple cooperation documents.

Third, upholding international fairness and justice. The two sides will enhance communication and coordination within the UN and other multilateral frameworks, promote an equal and orderly multipolar world and a universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization, and jointly uphold the outcomes of World War II as well as the UN-centered international system.

Through the visit, the spokesperson said, China stands ready to work with Bangladesh to further deepen strategic communication and political mutual trust, better align development strategies, expand result-oriented cooperation, promote closer people-to-people and cultural exchanges, strengthen multilateral coordination, and ensure that the fruits of China-Bangladesh relations bring greater benefits to the two countries and their peoples.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman returned home from Beijing on Friday, wrapping up his first overseas trip to Malaysia and China.]]>
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            <updated>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 08:00:29 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[China persuing Bangladesh-Myanmar-China economic corridor]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[China has proposed the development of an economic corridor connecting Bangladesh, Myanmar and China to enhance regional connectivity, trade and economic cooperation.

The proposal came during talks between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Friday morning, said Prime Minister&rsquo; s Office (PMO) Spokesperson Mahdi Amin.

Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Mahdi Amin said the two leaders held detailed discussions on connectivity.

&ldquo;President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman discussed connectivity in detail. A proposal was made on how an economic corridor could be developed linking Bangladesh, Myanmar and China,&rdquo; he said.

The PMO spokesperson said the proposed corridor aims to expand Bangladesh&rsquo;s economy, increase economic transactions and strengthen multimodal transportation across the region.

He also said the initiative could create new opportunities for regional trade, investment and connectivity.

Mahdi Amin, also an adviser to the Prime Minister, said China also expressed interest in further modernising Chattogram Port.

&ldquo;We want to work on modernising the port and transforming it into a regional hub that will serve not only Bangladesh but also other countries,&rdquo; he said.

At the same time, China expressed interest in upgrading Mongla Port and making it more progressive and service-oriented, the adviser said. &ldquo;We discussed these issues during the meeting.&rdquo;

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            <updated>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 07:56:34 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[PM in China tour to meet Jinping on Friday]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[After concluding his visit to Malaysia, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman arrived in Dalian city in China, on Monday 9:30pm China local time, 7:30pm Bangladesh Standard Time.

Upon his arrival at Dalian International Airport, he was welcomed by Bei Yang, Vice Governor of China&#39;s Liaoning Province, Yao Wen, China&#39;s Ambassador to Bangladesh and Md. Nazmul Islam, Bangladesh&#39;s Ambassador to China.

From the airport, the Bangladesh PM was taken to his hotel residence through an official motorcade.

Tarique Rahman is expected to have a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at Great Hall of People on June 26, 2026.

According to the schedule, on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, Tarique Rahman is expected to hold a meeting with the President and Chief Executive Officer of the World Economic Forum.

The meeting may discuss the global economy, investment, climate change, and development cooperation.

On the same day in the afternoon, the PM will deliver a speech as the keynote speaker at a session titled &ldquo;Climate Leadership in Shifting Global Landscape&rdquo; at the World Economic Forum conference. In addition, he is scheduled to participate in several other important sessions and high-level programs of the conference.

In the evening, PM Tarique Rahman will attend a banquet hosted by his Chinese counterpart Li Qiang. Heads of state and government, policymakers, and representatives of international organizations from various countries will participate in the event.

Meanwhile, on the morning of June 24, 2026, PM Tarique is scheduled to participate in a bilateral meeting with the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan. The meeting may discuss various issues related to trade, investment, and regional cooperation between the two countries.

Later the same day, after participating in several more programs, the PM will leave Dalian for Beijing by train in the afternoon. During the next phase of his China visit, he is scheduled to take part in a number of high-level meetings and diplomatic engagements in Beijing.

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            <updated>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:46:18 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Return Hajj flight started]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[A total of 6,175 hajj pilgrims have returned home from Saudi Arabia as of Sunday following the completion of this year&#39;s hajj held on June 26.

&quot;A total of 15 return flights were operated by three designated carriers -- one by Biman Bangladesh Airlines, one by Saudia Airlines and two by Flynas Airlines,&quot; an official said.

Hajj office said so far, 416 hajis returned under government management, while 57,59 under private travel agencies arrangements in 15 flights -three by Biman Bangladesh Airlines, four by Saudia Airlines, and eight by Flynas Airlines.

At least 37 Bangladeshi pilgrims have died in Saudi Arabia during hajj with 24 males and 13 females. Of them, 27 died in Makkah and 10 in Madinah.

No deaths have been reported in Jeddah, Mina, or Muzdalifah.

This year&#39;s hajj operations began with the first outbound flight on April 18 and concluded on May 21.

The return hajj flights will continue till June 30.

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            <updated>Sun, 31 May 2026 08:29:04 +0000</updated>
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