Hamas denies ceasefire talks progress
AFP : A senior Hamas official on Wednesday rejected claims of progress in Gaza ceasefire talks, adding the Palestinian militant group had not received maps...
International
France, UK, Germany to reimpose Iran sanctions
Al Jazeera : France, the United Kingdom and Germany will reinstate harsh sanctions on Iran by the end of August if no progress is made...
Trump threatens to impose drug, chip tariffs as soon as
The Guardian : Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on pharmaceutical products and semiconductors as soon as 1 August, the latest deadline for the...
Khan’s ex-wife launches Pakistan Republic Party
AP : Reham Khan, journalist and former wife of PTI founder Imran Khan, has formally entered Pakistan’s political arena by launching her own political party,...
Trump says Indonesia to face 19% tariff under trade deal
AFP: US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he had struck a trade pact with Indonesia resulting in significant purchase commitments from the Southeast Asian...
China steps in as US pulls back from diplomacy
Reuters : China is increasing its diplomatic reach as President Donald Trump’s administration pares back America’s international presence, Democrats from the US Senate Foreign Relations...
EU discuss deal with Israel to increase Gaza aid
AP : The European Union is seeking updates from Israel regarding the implementation of a new humanitarian aid agreement for Gaza, EU foreign policy chief...
Gaza mediators intensifying efforts to reach deal
AFP : Gaza ceasefire talks remain in their “first phase” after more than a week of talks, even as mediators step up efforts to broker...
A century of vision: The legacy of Mahathir Mohamad
Mahmuda Begum Sinthia : The whole world witnessed a momentous historic event when the former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, the nation’s longest-serving prime...
96 Bangladeshis among 131 foreigners denied entry to Malaysia
UNB : A total of 96 Bangladeshi nationals among 131 foreigners denied entry into Malaysia during a special operation conducted by the country’s Border Control...
End Ukraine war in 50 days or face 100% tariffs, Trump to Russia
AFP: US President Donald Trump told Russia on Monday to end its Ukraine war within 50 days or face massive new economic sanctions as he...
Hopefully, Bangladesh polls will be as inclusive as possible: Ambassador Masdupuy
UNB : French Ambassador to Bangladesh Marie Masdupuy has expressed optimism that the next national election in Bangladesh will be inclusive with the participation of...