Category: International

A fire broke out at a Russian military airfield in Lipetsk region following a reported “massive” drone attack. The incident occurred as pro-Kyiv forces conducted […]

Russian President Putin offered condolences and humanitarian aid to North Korea’s Kim Jong Un following devastating floods. Kim appreciated the gesture but said current measures […]

Twenty-two US lawmakers have sent a bipartisan letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken, expressing concern over Bangladesh’s “declining state of democracy and human rights.” […]

UN satellite data reveals 63% of Gaza Strip buildings damaged or destroyed since October 2023. 151,265 structures affected: 30% destroyed, 12% severely damaged, 36% moderately […]

The U.S. is increasing its military presence in the Middle East to protect U.S. personnel and defend Israel amid rising tensions. The Pentagon announced the […]

Ukraine’s air force successfully repelled a massive Russian drone attack, shooting down all 89 drones launched overnight. The attack, one of the largest of its […]

Iranian official Mohsen Rezaei condemned Israel for the reported assassination of Palestinian leader Ismail Haniyeh. Rezaei, a former IRGC commander and current Expediency Council member, […]

Hamas announced that the burial of its chief, Ismail Haniyeh, will take place in Doha, Qatar on Friday. This follows a public funeral ceremony scheduled […]

Turkish President Erdogan hinted at potential intervention in Israel, comparing it to Turkey’s past actions in Libya and Nagorno-Karabakh. During a speech praising Turkey’s defense […]

A rocket attack on a football ground in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights killed 12 people, including children. Israel blamed Hezbollah, vowing retaliation, while Hezbollah denied […]

The Gaza health ministry reported that the death toll in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict has reached 38,794, with 81 new fatalities in the past 24 […]

King Charles III sent a private message to former US President Donald Trump following an assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally. The attack left Trump […]

Gaza’s health ministry reported a devastating toll in Israel’s ongoing war on Gaza since October 7. According to their statement, over 38,664 Palestinians have been […]

Turkish President Erdogan warned against NATO-Russia conflict at a NATO summit in Washington, emphasizing the need for diplomacy in the Ukraine crisis. He stressed Turkey’s […]

Nepali honey hunters face challenges in gathering prized hallucinogenic “mad honey” from Himalayan cliffs. Climate change, environmental degradation, and human activities are reducing bee populations […]

Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least 12 people, with ongoing rescue efforts in Dnipro after a residential building was hit. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy called […]

The European Council has sanctioned six individuals and three entities for financing Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. Those listed include officials from both groups, financial […]

Julian Assange, WikiLeaks founder, was freed on Saipan after pleading guilty to violating US espionage law. He admitted to one count of conspiring to obtain […]

A new, more dangerous strain of mpox is spreading rapidly in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, causing concern among health officials. The virus, which can be deadly, is spreading through sexual transmission and skin contact. With nearly 8,000 cases and 384 deaths reported this year, experts warn of potential cross-border and international spread, especially due to poor access to vaccines and treatments in the region. Daily Star

Ukrainian drones struck four Russian oil refineries and other military targets in a major attack. The targets included facilities in Krasnodar, Bryansk, and occupied Crimea. […]

Canada has designated Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization. This decision will bar thousands of senior Iranian officials, including top IRGC […]

Israeli tanks backed by airstrikes pushed deeper into Rafah city in Gaza, killing 8 Palestinians and forcing more residents to flee. The ongoing 8-month war […]

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Pyongyang on Wednesday for his first visit to North Korea in 24 years, embracing leader Kim Jong Un in a show of solidarity between the internationally isolated nations. The two leaders agreed to develop their relations and build a “new multi-polar world” during talks, according to North Korean state media, as Russia seeks to boost economic and security ties with Kim’s regime amid its tensions with the West. Source REUTERS

Thailand has become the first country in Southeast Asia to legalize same-sex marriage after the senate approved amendments to marriage laws in a historic vote. The new legislation, awaiting royal assent, will allow same-sex couples to legally marry and have the same rights as heterosexual couples, including adoption and inheritance. LGBTQ activists hailed the move as a “victory” against prejudice in the largely conservative Buddhist kingdom, which has long been regarded as tolerant towards the LGBTQ community. AFP

Israeli forces have intensified their invasion of Rafah in the Gaza Strip, killing at least 17 Palestinians in airstrikes on two refugee camps in the central region. Israeli tanks have pushed deeper into Rafah city, with heavy bombardments reported across several areas. Residents decry the devastating attacks, as Israeli forces claim to be targeting Palestinian gunmen and militant factions. The escalating violence has left much of Gaza in ruins, exacerbating the dire humanitarian crisis in the besieged territory. Reuters

The US Ambassador to Bangladesh, Peter D. Haas, has resigned in protest over a sudden shift in US foreign policy regarding Bangladesh’s general elections. Haas had been vocal about restoring democracy in the country ahead of the January 7 polls. However, the US later made a policy shift, allegedly to avoid angering its Indo-Pacific ally India, and ceased actively pursuing democratic reforms in Bangladesh despite allegations of election irregularities. His resignation follows similar protests by US officials over policies toward Ukraine and Israel.

In a concerning development, North Korean soldiers have suffered casualties from landmine explosions while carrying out construction work in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) separating the two Koreas since late 2022. Despite the incidents, North Korea has continued the work, which includes rebuilding military guard posts previously demolished under a 2018 agreement with South Korea. The South Korean military reported brief incursions by North Korean troops into its territory within the DMZ on two occasions this month. bd-pratidin

Russian President Vladimir Putin will make a “friendly” visit to North Korea on June 18-19, the Kremlin announced, as the West suspects Pyongyang of supplying Moscow with weapons for its Ukraine offensive. The visit comes amid deepening ties between Russia and the isolated regime, with accusations that North Korea has sent ammunition and rockets to Russia in violation of UN sanctions, in exchange for aid and technical assistance from Moscow. AFP

Muslim pilgrims performed the last major ritual of the hajj, stoning the devil, as they celebrated Eid al-Adha. At least 22 pilgrims died, many from extreme heat, underscoring challenges despite efforts to improve facilities. Temperatures soared above 40°C, with some struggling under the scorching sun. The ritual symbolizes Abraham’s stoning of the devil before sacrificing a sheep, commemorated on Eid al-Adha. Source AFP

In his Eid al-Adha message, President Joe Biden advocated for a US-backed ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel to end the violence in Gaza, saying it was the best way to help suffering civilians. He highlighted American efforts to advocate for persecuted Muslim communities globally, including the Rohingya and Uyghurs. Biden also promised a crackdown on Islamophobia domestically through a national strategy, appealing to Muslim Americans, a key voting demographic. Source AFP