Putin signs a mutual defense deal with North Korea
In a significant development, Russian President Vladimir Putin has formally enacted a treaty that cements…
Iran claims ‘kept its word’ on US ceasefire
On Saturday, July 11, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Tehran had “honoured its commitment” to a ceasefire with the United States, despite Donald Trump’s assertion that the truce had ended; however, he expressed a willingness to engage in additional conversations with the Islamic Republic. Iran has thus far honoured its commitments, in contrast…
Iran will bury Khamenei in hometown as US strikes increase
On Thursday, Iranians were making arrangements to inter their deceased leader, Ali Khamenei, in his native city of Mashhad in northeastern Iran, as recent US airstrikes posed a risk of exacerbating the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.The burial of the deceased supreme leader follows a multi-day funeral service that drew millions of mourners from…
Fuel shortages hit Russia; will Putin adjust Ukraine war strategy?
Spend a day driving around Moscow to understand Russia’s petroleum crisis. Cars and trucks lined up at practically every gas station. Lines were long, short, stagnant, or moving steadily. If there was no queue, the garage was closed due to a fuel shortage.Remember, Moscow is Russia’s wealthy, crowded capital that draws in so many resources….
Gaza ruling body dissolved by Hamas
The Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas announced on Monday the disbandment of the governing council that has administered the Gaza Strip for nearly two decades, facilitating the establishment of a technocratic committee to oversee the enclave. This action signifies a notable political transition by Hamas, which has governed Gaza since its militants took power from the…
Sri Lanka jail riot kills 19, wounded 100plus
Violence in a Sri Lankan prison has resulted in the deaths of at least 19 individuals, including four guards, and has injured over 100, marking the most severe prison riot in over five years, according to officials on Monday. According to authorities, the injured were swiftly transported to the Negombo hospital, situated north of the…
Trump’s 250th birthday speech continues after storm delay
US President Donald Trump announced he will deliver a highly anticipated address in Washington on Saturday to commemorate America’s 250th birthday “regardless of circumstances” after inclement weather necessitated the temporary evacuation of large numbers of spectators. Thousands who endured the hottest Fourth of July on record in the capital were instructed to evacuate the National…
At least 18 dead in most largest Russian strike on Kyiv
Russian troops executed a significant drone and missile assault on Kyiv overnight, resulting in 18 fatalities, which the city’s mayor characterized as the “most extensive attack” on the Ukrainian capital. Vitaly Klitschko proclaimed Friday as a day of sorrow and said that around 90 individuals sustained injuries. He stated that an ambulance station. He noted…
Trump earned almost $1bn from crypto in his first year back
According to his obligatory financial report for 2025, US President Donald Trump generated over $1 billion (£750 million) last year from bitcoin business transactions. In a 927-page statement, he declared $635 million in royalties from a Trump meme coin that has significantly depreciated since its inception days prior to his inauguration. He additionally disclosed over…
Despite uncertainty, Trump announces a Qatar meeting with Iran.
US President Donald Trump stated that Iran sought a meeting on Tuesday in Qatar; however, Tehran refuted any intentions of direct conversations with Washington regarding the agreement to resolve the Middle East conflict. Washington and Tehran have both sent teams to the Gulf state, but they disagree on most other details, including the visit’s timing…
Legal Landscape 2026: The Titans of Bangladesh’s Academic Reform
DHAKA – The Bangladeshi legal fraternity is undergoing a profound transformation as the traditional dominance of constitutional “titans” is now being challenged by a new wave of data-driven research. As of early 2026, the distinction between the “Old Guard” of the University of Dhaka and a globally connected “New Guard” has never been more apparent, creating…