US State Department Issues Global Alert for Citizens Amid Rising Middle East Tensions

At least nine people have died and 15 others are trapped following a tunnel collapse at a hydroelectric project in India's Sikkim state.

At least 27 people have died and 83 are missing after a ferry capsized off the coast of Guyana.

The death toll from the powerful earthquakes in Venezuela last month has risen to 5,278, according to updated official figures.

Iran has targeted US military assets in the Gulf, warning of more attacks as Houthi rebels threaten to expand the conflict by blockading Saudi ports.

A Human Rights Watch report claims the US likely played a role in attacks on fishing vessels off Ecuador's coast earlier this year.

Ukraine's drones are not just weapons; their names are part of the battle.

A recent UN report reveals that victims of transnational online scams in East Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand lost up to $114.1 billion last year, with losses tripling since 2023.

Andy Burnham, Britain's seventh prime minister in over a decade, has taken office with a promise to ease cost-of-living pressures and re-industrialize the nation.

Former deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce of Australia's far-right One Nation party berated a misbehaving dog during a live TV interview.

Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham has appointed Wes Streeting, the former health minister, as the new defence secretary.

A Chinese naval vessel carried out a live-firing drill within Japan's exclusive economic zone, Tokyo reported.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is set to meet with US President Donald Trump in Washington, as international pressure mounts for Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah.

A seven-day Tree Plantation Campaign and Tree Fair began in Bogura with a call to inspire public participation in achieving the government's target of planting 25 crore trees over the next five years.

A court in Dhaka has sentenced a man to death for murdering his wife in 2017.

After the fifth round of the 29th International Rating Chess Tournament in Dhaka, four players are tied for the lead with 4.5 points each.

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has initiated a special drive to combat noise pollution by targeting illegal hydraulic horns, unauthorized hooters, and other excessive noise-producing devices.

Swiss watch giant Swatch reported a 5.8 percent drop in net profit for the first half of the year but anticipates a rebound in the second half.

Rapid Action Battalion arrests a couple with a large stash of illegal drugs.

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicts light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty winds across the country over the next 24 hours.

The Information and Broadcasting Ministry is launching a reality show to bring hidden talents from across Bangladesh to the national spotlight.

The government has pledged to enact and enforce stricter laws against cyber violence and sexual harassment.

South Korea aims to reduce reliance on foreign AI platforms with a free, domestic chatbot service.

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) is set to introduce semi-automatic traffic signals at 120 major intersections within the next six months.

The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) is set to consider a Tk 2,082.12 crore government-funded project aimed at maintaining rural roads and creating employment opportunities for thousands of poor rural women.

India has approved its first dengue vaccine, authorising the use of Japanese drugmaker Takeda's Qdenga jab.

Novartis has announced that its second-quarter sales in 2026 have exceeded expectations, driven by the introduction of new treatments.

Panama and China have agreed to renew a maritime shipping treaty, offering advantages to Panamanian ships in Chinese ports.

Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced the removal of VAT on domestic electricity bills, effective October.

SpaceX will release its first quarterly earnings report as a publicly traded company on August 4, as shares have fallen well below their initial public offering price.

Law Minister Md Asaduzzaman announced that effective implementation of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) could reduce pending cases to around two million within the next year.