US Conducts Strikes Against Iran in Response to Attacks on Shipping and US Forces

The Middle East war has flared again as American strikes on Iran prompt Tehran's retaliation, raising regional tensions.

Iran launched retaliatory strikes on American interests in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, following recent US attacks that killed civilians at a wedding celebration.

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

The United Arab Emirates has accused Iran of targeting a state-owned oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz.

President Trump warns Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face severe repercussions.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards have declared that the Strait of Hormuz will not be reopened until the United States meets Tehran's demands, including compensation for war damage.

The United States has warned Iran of severe economic measures, marking a significant shift in strategy following recent comments about reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

US President Donald Trump has announced that new negotiations with Iran will commence after he decided to hold off on a massive strike.

President Donald Trump stated his intention to declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory following the defeat of Iran.

Azerbaijani authorities have evacuated 5,000 residents after a fire led to explosions at an ammunition depot.

Giorgia Meloni's hard-right government has become Italy's longest-lasting postwar administration, marking 1,413 days in office.

In the midst of ongoing conflict, Ukrainian soldiers find a moment of joy and celebration through a traditional wedding ceremony.

The death toll from the floods on the China-Nepal border has risen to 1,114, with 3,916 people still missing, according to Nepal's disaster authority.

Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro has been cleared of electoral law violation charges after airing a deepfake video of his father, former president Jair Bolsonaro, endorsing his campaign.

The UN Environment Programme has released a report outlining strategies for managing global temperatures once the 1.5C threshold is surpassed.

Nepali families are performing symbolic funerals for loved ones missing after deadly floods.

A US judge has ruled that Tyler James Robinson will stand trial for the murder of conservative firebrand Charlie Kirk.

Argentine groups have filed a lawsuit to halt a British-Israeli oil project near the disputed Falkland Islands, escalating tensions over the long-standing territorial dispute.

Peru has severed diplomatic ties with Iran, accusing Tehran of inciting escalation in the Middle East and disrupting maritime transit.

US officials defend President Trump's Venezuela oil deal, claiming it will lower oil prices and counter Russian and Chinese influence.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warns airlines that Russian airspace is unsafe due to increased drone activity.

Speakers at the closing ceremony of Rajshahi's Divisional Youth Festival stressed the urgent need for youth leadership to achieve climate justice and gender equality.

President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir is scheduled to visit his hometown Thakurgaon on September 6 for a two-day tour.

Md. Shafiqul Islam has been sentenced to life imprisonment by the Chattogram Fifth Additional Metropolitan Sessions Judge for smuggling yaba tablets.

A significant Taka 4,635 crore project has been initiated to safeguard Sylhet city residents from recurring floods and waterlogging issues.

Deputy Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad Barrister Kayser Kamal has sought India's cooperation in successfully implementing Bangladesh's e-Parliament system.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) Director General Major General Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Siddiqui inaugurated the new Rahmatpur Border Outpost (BOP) in Chattogram, emphasizing its strategic importance.

Bangladesh Bank has introduced a new Foreign Exchange Market (FXM) Module to automate various foreign exchange operations, aiming to improve efficiency and transparency.

A 25-member committee has been established to integrate and manage climate finance activities in Bangladesh.

The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) has approved the import of 70,000 tonnes of phosphate-based fertilizer and four liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes to meet domestic demand.

The government has introduced financial incentives and preferential tariffs to encourage rooftop solar power generation, aiming to expand renewable energy use and tackle the country's energy crisis.

The ongoing electricity and energy crisis in Bangladesh stems from the fallen government's flawed energy policies, excessive import dependence and failure to build national capacity, according to Finance and Planning Adviser Prof Dr Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir.

Bangladesh Bank has established a Tk 3,000 crore refinancing fund to foster the development of an agro-based economic centre in the northern region, aimed at enhancing the agricultural value chain.

Coco Gauff, the fourth seed, began her 2026 US Open campaign with a commanding straight-set win over Turkey's Zeynep Sonmez, showcasing her enhanced serve and resilience.

Global stock markets experienced significant declines as Middle East tensions escalated, driving oil prices and bond yields to multi-decade highs.

John Ternus has taken over as Apple's CEO, inheriting a company that leads the smartphone market but lags in artificial intelligence.

French President Emmanuel Macron begins a two-day visit to Britain, inaugurating a landmark exhibition of the Bayeux Tapestry and meeting new Prime Minister Andy Burnham.

Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Cairo, his first in a decade, aims to strengthen economic ties and discuss regional stability amid looming US sanctions on Iran.