Nicolas Maduro's US Trial on Drug Trafficking and Firearms Charges Set for June 2027

The ancient Phoenician city of Tyre in southern Lebanon, recently bombarded by Israel, has been added to UNESCO's list of world heritage sites in danger.

Hungary's prosecutor general, Gabor Balint Nagy, resigns following pressure from the new prime minister.

The UK's Prince George, second in line to the throne, celebrated his 13th birthday as he prepares to start at the prestigious Eton College.

BIMSTEC concluded a programme in Meghalaya to bolster member countries' capacity to prevent financial crimes and terror financing.

French health authorities report an unprecedented number of excess deaths during the recent heatwave.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed optimism about Chinese President Xi Jinping's upcoming visit to the United States, despite existing tensions.

Bangladesh has strongly condemned the Houthis' declaration of a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia, warning of potential escalation and economic disruption.

The US military has struck Iran's Larak Island amid rising tensions and a costly war.

German authorities have approved a contentious nuclear fuel project involving French and Russian companies.

Cuba's population has fallen to 9.4 million in 2025, marking a continued decline driven by economic hardship and migration.

Venezuela's former president Nicolas Maduro is set to appear in a New York court on Wednesday for his third public hearing since being captured by US military forces in January.

Iran has once again denied the existence of any secret nuclear complex at Kolang Mountain following threats from US President Donald Trump.

Rangpur Metropolitan Police (RpMP) has arrested 19 individuals and confiscated a significant amount of contraband drugs in a series of 24-hour special anti-crime operations.

Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Husain announced the launch of a nationwide door-to-door health screening program to detect diseases early.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved a proposal to halve the tender period for importing raw materials used in fertilizer production.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has expelled Satkhira-4 Member of Parliament Gazi Nazrul Islam over allegations of moral misconduct.

Student-led protests in India continue to challenge Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government over examination scandals and broader systemic issues.

Student-led protests in India continue to challenge Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government following examination scandals.

The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) has approved the establishment of a solar power plant with battery backup in Hatiya upazila, Noakhali district.

BNP Standing Committee Member and former Minister Barrister Rafiqul Islam Mia has been admitted to Evercare Hospital in Dhaka due to illness.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed authorities to remove obstacles hindering the growth of Bangladesh's garment industry.

The government has appointed Professor Dr Mohammad Shariful Islam as the fourth Pro-Vice Chancellor of BUET.

LGRD Minister and BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has cautioned against the politics of division using religion, stressing the importance of unity and equal respect for all faiths in Bangladesh.

The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) has approved several procurement proposals to ensure the supply of essential commodities and maintain market stability.

Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) Staff Reporter Al Sadi Bhuiyan has been awarded the international fellowship titled 'Non-Economic Loss and Damage Due to Climate Change in the Bay of Bengal Coastal Region 2026' by the Earth Journalism Network (EJN).

Officials in Rajshahi have assured the public that fuel supply remains normal, urging against panic buying or stockpiling.

The Election Commission is preparing to hold the first phase of local government elections in October, with the schedule expected to be announced in August.

The government plans to privatize power distribution to enhance service and accountability.

A court in Tangail has sentenced two individuals to death in separate murder cases.

A six-year-old schoolboy was killed after being run over by a bakery delivery van in Cumilla.