4 Current and former US officials claim that Washington was deeply concerned about the possibility of Israel assassinating top Iranian negotiators. This concern arose while President Donald Trump’s administration was attempting to achieve a diplomatic settlement to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. A report by the US news outlet Wall Street Journal stated that the United States secretly sent warnings to Tehran through intermediaries about potential assassination attempts targeting Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and the country’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. An unnamed US official, explaining Washington’s concern over Israel’s targeted killing strategy, commented, ‘If…
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0 Current champions Argentina have secured their spot in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16, defeating Cape Verde 3-2 in a dramatic match, thanks to a superb performance by captain Lionel Messi. Argentina played aggressive football from the start. In the 29th minute, Lionel Messi scored his 20th World Cup goal from a pass by Lisandro Martínez. With this goal, the Argentine captain also achieved the unique feat of scoring in eight consecutive World Cup matches. However, Cape Verde, participating in the World Cup for the first time, did not give up easily. They equalized twice, posing a…
6 The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has decided to implement special surveillance at large screen venues across the capital where football World Cup matches are being shown, to prevent fan excitement from escalating into violence. Alongside local police stations, the Detective Branch (DB) will also enhance security in these areas. This information was announced by Md. Shafiqul Islam, Additional Commissioner of the DB, at a press conference held at the DMP Media Centre on Minto Road on Friday afternoon (July 3). The press conference was organized following the arrest of individuals involved in the murder of BNP leader Md. Abul…
1 The government has decided to grant normal retirement or retrospective promotion to 150 retired, removed, discharged, and dismissed officers of the Bangladesh Army, Navy, and Air Force. At the same time, it has also been decided to provide them with outstanding salaries, allowances, and other financial benefits. This information was disclosed in a gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Defence on Wednesday (July 1). The notification, signed by Defence Secretary Md. Ashraful Uddin, instructs that the order be implemented immediately. The notification states that this decision has been taken after reviewing the applications of officers who faced deprivation,…
3 At least 40 people have been killed and 8 others injured after an overloaded passenger bus lost control and plunged into a deep gorge in southwestern Pakistan. The accident occurred on Friday (July 3) morning in the remote Dana Sar area, bordering Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces. Shaheed Rind, a spokesperson for the Balochistan government, stated that the bus veered off the highway and fell into a rocky ravine. He added that the bus was carrying passengers from another broken-down bus in addition to its regular capacity, making it overloaded. Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti expressed deep sorrow over…
1 A person of Tibetan descent, identified as Lobga Rangzen, self-immolated by setting himself on fire in front of the United Nations headquarters in New York, USA. This act was in protest against China’s Tibet policy and a demand for an independent Tibet. The incident occurred on Thursday evening (local time). According to the New York Police Department, officers responded to a report at 6:32 PM that a person had set himself on fire in the area near First Avenue and 42nd Street. He was taken to the hospital in critical condition, where doctors pronounced him dead. Eyewitnesses, as quoted…
0 Ahead of their 2026 World Cup Round of 16 clash against Cape Verde, Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni offered his assessment of potential title contenders during a press conference. In his view, France has been the most consistent team in the tournament so far. However, he also considers Brazil, Spain, Colombia, and Mexico to be strong contenders for the trophy. This news comes from TYC Sports. Scaloni stated, “At this moment, France is playing the best football for me. Brazil is also doing great. Mexico’s performance against Ecuador was outstanding. Colombia is playing well, and Spain is always strong. However,…
2 The U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has proposed a new policy that would allow licensed firearm purchasers to have guns delivered directly to their homes. If the proposal comes into effect, it could bring significant changes to the online gun sales market. According to analysts, one of the biggest beneficiaries of this policy could be Donald Trump Jr., son of former U.S. President Donald Trump. Reuters reports that Trump Jr. is a shareholder and board member of the online firearms retailer GrabAGun. The company was listed on the stock exchange last year. If the new…
0 Stopping Lionel Messi on the World Cup stage is a formidable challenge for any defense. And that challenge has grown even larger for Cape Verde ahead of their knockout stage encounter with reigning world champions Argentina. However, despite the opposing team boasting a star like Messi, Judy Lopes, mother of Cape Verde’s reliable center-back Roberto ‘Piqué’ Lopes, is not at all worried. Instead, she believes her son is fully prepared to face one of the world’s best players in the biggest match of his career. Making their debut appearance in the World Cup, the African nation of Cape Verde…
2 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that Israel’s military operation in the Middle East will not end soon. In his words, there is ‘no end’ to Israel’s war in the region. He made these remarks in a long and rare interview given to Israel’s Channel 14 News on Tuesday (June 30). In response to a question during the interview about whether Israel’s war in the Middle East was coming to an end, Netanyahu indicated that the country’s military operations would continue. Highlighting Israel’s military presence in various areas of Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria, along with the killing of…