4 Bangladeshis hurt in drone attack in Kuwait

At least four Bangladeshi citizens were among those injured and one killed in a drone attack at Kuwait International Airport yesterday, according to the Bangladesh Embassy in Kuwait.
4 June 2026

‘Don’t need boots on ground’

President Donald Trump has said the US does not “need” its forces to operate on the ground within Iran because of the success of its months-long bombing campaigns in the country.
4 June 2026

Global media join forces to confront AI for fair pay

Around 30 European and North American media outlets yesterday joined a coalition launched by Britain’s BBC, Sky News and The Guardian, aiming to secure fair payment for news content from artificial intelligence giants.
4 June 2026

Sri Lanka slaps travel ban on ex-president

A Sri Lankan court yesterday imposed a foreign travel ban on former president Gotabaya Rajapaksa as investigators widened their probe into the deadly 2019 Easter Sunday bombings.
4 June 2026

Trump signs AI order

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order creating a voluntary framework under which AI developers will share advanced models with the government before public release.
4 June 2026

N Korea slams US remarks comparing South to ‘dagger’

North Korea yesterday slammed remarks by the top American military official in South Korea comparing his host nation to “the dagger in the heart of Asia”, saying it reflected Washington’s strategy to contain China.
4 June 2026

Gunmen kill 37 in two attacks on same village in Nigeria

Criminal gangs have killed at least 37 people in two days of attacks on a rural community in northwest Nigeria's Sokoto state, a security report and residents said
3 June 2026

Iran attack on Kuwait airport kills one, injures 63

25 ambulances dispatched to Kuwait International Airport for emergency response
3 June 2026

Trump says Iran has agreed to not have a nuclear weapon

Negotiations ongoing; Trump warns strikes could resume if deal fails
3 June 2026

Fire in Delhi hotel kills at least 21, police say

The hotel was located in Malviya Nagar in south Delhi, they said, a predominantly residential area popular with students and young professionals.
3 June 2026

US proposes new tariffs on Bangladesh, 59 others over forced labour concerns

Countries could face additional tariffs of 10% or 12.5% on their exports, depending on their forced labour import bans and reciprocal trade arrangements. These levies are subject to a public review.
3 June 2026

Hostilities flare in Iran war, oil jumps with talks at a stalemate

Iranian media report retaliatory missile and drone attacks in response to alleged US strike on communications tower south of Qeshm Island
3 June 2026

Trump in 'spectacular' health, ally says after medical

Television doctor and Trump official cites president’s energy and mental sharpness after latest medical report, while critics continue to raise questions
3 June 2026

US military says it has 'defeated' Iran missile, drone attacks in Gulf

The US military said yesterday that it had "successfully defeated" a series of Iranian missile and drone attacks in the Gulf and conducted self-defense strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island.
3 June 2026

Trump ‘vents anger’ in call with Netanyahu

Donald Trump’s telephone call Monday with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu became quite heated as the US president pressed the Israeli leader to scale back plans for military operations in Lebanon, according to two people familiar with the conversation.
3 June 2026

EU reaches deal on ‘return hubs’ migration reform

The EU reached a deal Monday on a new tightening of migration rules allowing for so-called “return hubs” to be set up outside the bloc, as countries seek to boost deportations.
3 June 2026

18 killed as Russian strikes rock Ukraine

Russia pummelled Ukraine with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles early yesterday, killing at least 18 people, after having threatened a large-scale attack and warning foreign citizens to leave Kyiv.
3 June 2026

UN warns of extreme El Nino heat risk

The United Nations weather agency yesterday forecast a moderate or possibly strong El Nino that could drive up global temperatures and increase the risk of extreme weather over the coming months.
3 June 2026

Iran studying deal to halt war

Iran is reviewing a proposed agreement with the United States to halt the war between the two countries, Iran’s Mehr news reported yesterday, after US President Donald Trump said talks to reach a deal were continuing.
3 June 2026

Nepal ruling party chief, not new PM, visits India

Nepal’s ruling party chief called for closer economic and strategic cooperation with India yesterday, on the first high-level visit since deadly 2025 anti-corruption youth protests toppled the previous government.
3 June 2026