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Protests in Iran have escalated sharply, with eyewitnesses reporting a violent crackdown by security forces in several areas, including the capital Tehran. Accounts describe multiple deaths and widespread injuries as authorities attempt to suppress demonstrations that have continued for weeks.
Russia carried out a major aerial assault on Ukraine, launching 242 drones and 35 missiles across multiple regions, including the capital Kyiv, on Thursday night. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said at least four people were killed and dozens injured in the attacks.
Three Indian nationals are among the crew members of a Russian oil tanker seized by the United States in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Venezuela. US authorities said the entire crew has been detained and criminal proceedings will be initiated in an American court.
Protests in Iran turned violent overnight after nearly two weeks of demonstrations, leading authorities to impose sweeping restrictions across the country. Internet services were shut down, telephone lines disrupted and airspace temporarily closed as security forces moved to contain the unrest.
Former US President Donald Trump has backed a sanctions bill proposing a 500 percent tariff on Russian goods, according to US Senator Lindsey Graham. The legislation is aimed at intensifying economic pressure on Moscow amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Bangladesh will import 180,000 tonnes of diesel from India under a new agreement signed between the interim Yunus government and Numaligarh Refinery Limited. The deal follows a recent rice agreement between the two countries and is valued at about 146.2 million taka, subject to changes based on global fuel prices.
The White House has confirmed that President Donald Trump is once again pursuing the idea of acquiring Greenland and is discussing various approaches, including the potential use of US military force. Officials said the initiative is framed as a national security priority to counter rival powers in the Arctic region,
Protests against Iran’s Islamic regime have intensified across several cities, including Tehran, leading to a violent crackdown by security forces. At least 35 people have been killed and more than 1,200 detained as authorities moved to suppress demonstrations, according to reports.
Russia has demanded the immediate release of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro during a United Nations Security Council meeting convened after reported US military action in Caracas.
A 40-year-old Hindu widow was allegedly gang-raped in Bangladesh’s Jhenaidah district, in an incident that has intensified concerns over violence against minorities. According to reports, the crime occurred in the Kaliganj subdivision, where the woman was tied to a tree, assaulted by two men and had her hair forcibly cut.
US President Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump were seen dining with tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, owner of social media platform X, as political turmoil continues in Venezuela. A photograph of the dinner has surfaced, drawing public attention due to the timing of the meeting.
Denmark has rejected any US claim over Greenland, with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen telling former US President Donald Trump to stop making threats regarding the Arctic territory. The response came after Trump reiterated interest in Greenland, citing its strategic location between Europe and North America and its role in US ballistic missile defence.
