The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the rapidly escalating Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is slipping beyond the control of health authorities and…
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Trump Secretly Switched Aircraft in Turkey After Alleged Iranian Threat, Report Says
U.S. President Donald Trump was secretly moved to a smaller military aircraft while departing Turkey following an alleged Iranian missile threat that U.S. intelligence officials now believe may have been…
US-Bangladesh Business Council Eyes Greater Investment in Bangladesh
A high-level US business delegation led by Atul Keshap, president of the US-Bangladesh Business Council, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister’s Foreign Affairs Adviser Humayun Kabir on Wednesday (August…
Bangladesh seeks greater trade, investment and skilled employment cooperation with Singapore
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam, MP exchanged views with the Bangladesh business people and professionals on 10 August 2026. The event was organized by Bangladesh Chamber of…
UN Chief Calls for Greater Investment in Training Indigenous Midwives
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for increased investment in training for midwifery and maternal care, highlighting the vital role played by indigenous midwives in protecting the health and well-being…
Zuckerberg Apologizes to Indian Parliamentary Panel Over Modi Video Removal, Content Moderation Lapses
Meta Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg has apologized to an Indian parliamentary committee over the erroneous removal of a video featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while also expressing regret over…
Iran Says It Canceled Planned Military Strike on Ukraine After Kyiv’s Formal Apology
Iran canceled a planned military strike against Ukraine after receiving an official apology from the Ukrainian government, a senior military adviser to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Monday.…
U.S. to Make Visa Bond Program Permanent, Allowing Bonds of Up to $20,000
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2, 2026: The United States has finalized a rule to make its visa bond program permanent, allowing consular officers to require certain non-immigrant visa applicants from designated countries…
UN Warns El Niño Could Drive Global Temperatures Even Higher
The United Nations has warned that the rapidly strengthening El Niño climate pattern could push global temperatures even higher in the coming months, increasing the likelihood and severity of extreme…
UN Chief Calls for Immediate End to Fighting Across All Middle East Fronts
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called for an immediate end to hostilities across all conflict fronts in the Middle East, warning that the region’s escalating violence is rapidly becoming…