Paris Opera House Renovations Delayed by Three Years Due to Lead Contamination

Iran's foreign ministry announced the first meeting with Oman on managing the Strait of Hormuz since the preliminary deal to end the Middle East war.

Pakistani strikes in three eastern provinces of Afghanistan have resulted in the deaths of 36 civilians and injuries to 163 others, according to the Taliban government.

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko, a key Russian ally, in Beijing.

The Israeli army destroyed a Hezbollah tunnel in southern Lebanon, sparking retaliatory threats from the militant group.

Australia and Vanuatu have signed an agreement that prohibits the establishment of a foreign military base on the Pacific island.

Pakistan has carried out airstrikes in Afghanistan, targeting militants in response to recent attacks.

Top EU trade official Maros Sefcovic and Chinese counterpart Wang Wentao meet in Brussels to discuss mounting trade tensions.

The Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron, sacred to Jews, Muslims, and Christians, stands as a poignant symbol of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

The critical 72-hour window for rescuing survivors of Venezuela's devastating earthquakes has passed, with the death toll nearing 1,500.

The United States and Iran have agreed to halt attacks and meet in Qatar to resolve their dispute over the Strait of Hormuz.

Germany recorded its highest-ever temperature of 41.7C on Sunday, breaking the previous day's record.

The Czech Republic has recorded its highest-ever temperature of 41.1C in Doksany, north of Prague.

Bangladesh Bank has issued new operational guidelines for the Bangladesh Bank Agricultural Development Common Fund (BBADCF) to ensure banks meet annual agricultural and rural credit targets.

Bangladesh Bank has mandated four financially distressed non-bank financial institutions to implement a comprehensive restructuring plan within three months.

Bangladesh Bank has set a one percent cap on Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) for government revenue and fee collection via Bangla QR to promote digital payments.

Meta Platforms' shares increased by over 6% following a report that the company is preparing to launch a cloud computing service offering AI capabilities to external clients.

The Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) has initiated a nationwide tree plantation campaign across its export processing and economic zones.

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) organized a financial literacy training program for nearly 100 teachers and students of Dhaka Commerce College's Department of Finance and Banking.

The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) has approved the import of 75,000 tonnes of muriate of potash (MOP) fertilizer from Russia and Canada.

The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) has approved the procurement of two Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) cargoes from the international spot market to ensure uninterrupted gas supply across Bangladesh.

Bangladesh received a record US$35.56 billion in workers' remittances during the 2025-26 fiscal year, a 17.3 percent increase from the previous year.

The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) has approved the import of 2.70 lakh metric tons (MT) of wheat to ensure an adequate supply of the staple grain in Bangladesh.

Bangladesh's FIDE Master Tahsin Tajwar Zia suffered defeat to Serbian Grandmaster Suat Atalik in the sixth round of the Vojvodina Open 2026.

The first-ever International Airlines Football Championship (AFC) 2026 begins on Friday with 16 airlines competing in a two-day futsal tournament.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) today approved three significant proposals aimed at bolstering the country's agricultural, industrial, and energy sectors.

Bangladesh Bank has introduced a pilot framework for the digital processing of trade documents, aiming to modernize cross-border trade and trade finance operations.

Nike's latest earnings report shows a significant profit boost from a tariff refund, but shares fell due to weak sales in China and a cautious forecast.

The World Bank plans to phase out its lending to China by 2031 as part of a new country partnership framework.

The UN General Assembly has adopted a new rule to address its financial crisis by preventing member states from demanding return of unspent funds before paying their contributions.

President Donald Trump recorded around $1.2 billion in income from his cryptocurrency activities in 2025, according to documents released by the US Office of Government Ethics.