US Approves $5 Billion Sale of Bombs and Equipment to Saudi Arabia

North Korea has condemned the US decision to sell tactical missiles to South Korea and fund human rights monitoring projects, vowing a 'powerful response' to what it describes as Washington's hostile actions.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have signed a joint defense agreement aimed at bolstering regional security amid escalating conflicts.

Turkey has clarified that its new defence agreement with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia is in line with its NATO commitments.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan are set to sign a joint defence agreement in Jeddah on Friday to strengthen security amid regional tensions.

Hezbollah has vowed to continue its resistance against Israel despite new US sanctions targeting the group and its financial network.

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has accepted a renewed invitation to visit Riyadh, following US-Saudi strikes that targeted Iran-backed groups.

Yemen's Houthi rebels claim a successful drone attack on a Saudi refinery in response to Saudi incursions into Yemen.

Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia have agreed to increase the number of direct flights by about 71%, from 49 to 84 weekly flights, under a new aviation arrangement.

Turkey insists that its new defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan is not targeting any specific country, but rather aims to bolster regional security.

An Air India Airbus A320, en route from Phuket to New Delhi, experienced a midair altitude loss injuring 24 passengers, leading to the termination of the captain who tested positive for psychoactive substances.

The United Nations has warned that Israel's forced displacement of over 33,000 Palestinian refugees from three West Bank camps could amount to crimes against humanity.

The US military has sunk a third boat linked to the Ecuadoran gang Los Choneros in the Pacific Ocean this week.

Five EU countries are working towards establishing a return hub for rejected asylum seekers outside the EU by 2027.

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 record-breaking summer saw over 1,000 wildfires burn more than 540,000 hectares across the European Union.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that one of its main warehouses in Ukraine was affected by an overnight air attack, marking the third such incident in three months.

White House Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has cautioned the UK against prioritizing its relationship with the EU over the US, suggesting this could hinder future trade agreements.

A Philippine court has issued an arrest warrant for Vice President Sara Duterte over an alleged death threat against the country's president.

Singapore has confirmed that 52 of its citizens have been arrested in China for alleged involvement in pyramid schemes.

Two senior officials resign from Reform UK as the party faces allegations of breaching political donation rules.

Yemen's ongoing conflict sees over 80 combatants killed in clashes between Houthi rebels and government forces since Thursday.

The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has arrested three individuals and seized 92 kilograms of cannabis concealed inside an oil tanker in Monohardi upazila of Narsingdi district.

Prime Minister's Labour and Employment Adviser Mahdi Amin reiterates the government's commitment to generating quality employment and ensuring a safe, dignified working environment.

The District Commissioner (DC) Gold Cup Football Tournament 2026 began today at the historic Moktarpara ground in Netrokona, drawing thousands of enthusiastic spectators.

Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu MP emphasizes the need for heightened public participation in preventing social crimes.

The Zia Smriti Book Fair, held at the Bangla Academy to mark the 48th founding anniversary of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), continues for its second day.

Bangladesh introduces a locally developed Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) vaccine to protect cattle from the highly damaging viral infection.

State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Aninda Islam Amit has strongly condemned any attempts to create division or unrest by exploiting religion, emphasizing the need for collective resistance at both state and social levels.

Timely rain in Rajshahi has revived Aman paddy fields, bringing relief to farmers who were facing rising production costs due to drought.

State Minister for Land Ministry Mir Mohammad Helal Uddin emphasized the need for a united social resistance to protect the young generation from the devastating effects of drugs.

Social Welfare and Women and Children Affairs Minister Abu Zafar Md Zahid Hossain today called for a united social movement against drugs, gambling, terrorism and other crimes to build a crime-free society.

Social Welfare Minister Zahid urges everyone to follow traffic rules to reduce road accidents.

Law Minister Md Asaduzzaman assures that people from all religions can observe their faiths without fear or obstruction.

A 27-year-old man has been apprehended by the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) for impersonating senior police and army officers to extort money.

Installation of a new 132/33 kV power supply grid substation in Roumari upazila could resolve low voltage issues, enabling smooth operation of low-lift pumps and increasing paddy production by 6,300 tonnes annually.

A South Korean female football referee is set to face a disciplinary hearing over accusations she insulted former Chelsea midfielder Ji So-yun by suggesting she was menstruating.

Giorgia Meloni's hard-right government marks its historic milestone as the longest-lasting in Italy's postwar history with a grand rally in Bari.

Brazil has expressed 'deep concern' over the EU's decision to suspend meat imports from the South American country, pending assurances that Brazil is complying with the bloc's animal health rules.