Indian-Flagged Ship Attacked and Sunk in Red Sea; Entire Crew Rescued Safely

Oman's navy rescued 16 crew members from a Saudi-flagged oil tanker attacked by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz.

Yemen's Houthi rebels have intensified their maritime blockade, claiming attacks on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea.

Yemen's Houthi rebels have attacked another Saudi oil tanker in the Red Sea, marking their eighth such incident since initiating a blockade.

Yemen's Houthis have taken control of the strategic Red Sea port city of Mokha, a Yemeni military source confirmed.

Yemen's Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for strikes on several key targets in Saudi Arabia, escalating tensions in the ongoing conflict near the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait.

A merchant vessel carrying 24 crew members sank off India's eastern coast, with two rescued and 22 still missing.

More than 120 people have been killed in Yemen's worst fighting in years as Houthi rebels launch a major offensive to seize control of the Bab al-Mandab strait, a critical gateway to the Red Sea.

A cargo vessel was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting an investigation.

The UAE has accused Iran of attacking two ADNOC vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions in the region.

South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung has firmly ruled out any possibility of extending his constitutionally-capped single term in office.

Sjobo, Sweden, once known for its anti-refugee stance, now symbolizes the nation's evolving views on immigration.

Oxfam has accused the International Monetary Fund (IMF) of pushing borrowing countries to make larger austerity cuts, warning that these measures undermine vital public services.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asserts that Iran's Islamic republic is on the verge of collapse during a visit to Israeli troops in southern Syria.

The conflict in Yemen has reignited with the Saudi-led coalition and Houthi rebels exchanging airstrikes, resulting in hundreds of casualties and a deepening humanitarian crisis.

A fire on a ferry near the tourist hotspot of Coron in Palawan has resulted in at least five deaths and 86 people missing.

US President Donald Trump faced a delay on the tarmac as his Qatari-gifted Air Force One encountered an emergency slide deployment.

The IAEA board voted to refer Iran to the UN Security Council for failing to comply with its nuclear obligations.

The UN nuclear watchdog has closed its long-time probe against Syria following cooperation from the country's new authorities.

An explosion at an arms depot in Syria's Idlib province has resulted in 14 fatalities and 11 injuries, according to local health authorities.

Iran has announced a new 'prohibited zone' outside the Strait of Hormuz that will cover parts of the Gulf of Oman and beyond, with exact coordinates to be revealed later.

Rescuers continue their search for eight missing people, including five journalists, who disappeared while covering the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau.

President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir urged the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to take decisive action against corrupt individuals, regardless of their power, status, or influence.

The Jatiya Sangsad has passed the Special Response Battalion (SRB) Bill, 2026, effectively abolishing the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and establishing a new Special Response Battalion.

Bangladesh fast bowler Hasan Mahmud has been nominated for the ICC Player of the Month award for August following his outstanding performance against Australia.

Mohammad Muntasir Hossain, a seasoned tech executive, has been appointed as the first Member, Technology & Innovation at Invest Bangladesh to enhance digital services for investors.

Bangladesh's U-20 women's hockey team was eliminated from the semifinal race of the U-20 Women’s Junior Asia Cup Hockey after a 2-0 defeat to Japan in a competitive quarterfinal.

Isao Harimoto, a Japanese baseball legend who survived the Hiroshima bombing and achieved 3,085 career hits, has passed away at 86.

The Bangladesh U-17 women's national football team is set to face Jordan in an international friendly match tonight at 8 pm Bangladesh time.

Oil prices have soared above $100 a barrel following Iran's aggressive actions in the Strait of Hormuz.

Asian and global stocks fell sharply as oil prices surged past $100 per barrel, driven by escalating Middle East hostilities and raising fears of inflation and imminent rate hikes by central banks.

Japan's men's gymnastics team, featuring multiple Olympic and world champions, is grappling with serious injuries ahead of the home Asian Games in Nagoya.

Brent crude oil has crossed the $100 mark for the first time since late July, driven by escalating hostilities between the US and Iran, which is stirring inflation concerns worldwide.

Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir today urged Hong Kong-based Bangladeshi businessmen to invest in Bangladesh and help expand trade ties.

Sammilito Islami Bank PLC has continued paying customers against their withdrawal applications while fund inflows and normal banking transactions remain uninterrupted, according to its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Md. Abedur Rahman Sikder.

The Bangladesh Foreign Trade Institute (BFTI) and the Economic Reporters' Forum (ERF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in trade, economics, research, training, and knowledge sharing.

The government has approved the import of 110,000 tonnes of fertilizers from Belarus, Morocco, and Saudi Arabia to support the agricultural sector.

Despite concerns over their batting performance, Bangladesh Women's team remains confident ahead of their semifinal clash with India in the Asia Cup.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has called upon students to develop a habit of planting trees to protect the environment.

The Directorate of Audit, Intelligence and Investigation has detected initial VAT evasion by online retailer Alpha e Shop, with an estimated evaded revenue of around Taka two crore.