Myanmar Confirms Aung San Suu Kyi Met ICRC Representative Amid Health Concerns
Myanmar’s military-backed government has confirmed that detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi met with a representative of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), marking one of the…
Two Killed After Firefighting Helicopters Collide Battling Greek Wildfire
Two people were killed after two firefighting helicopters collided while battling a major wildfire northwest of Athens, as Greece continued to confront one of its most severe wildfire emergencies amid…
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…
Wildfires Sweep Across Southern Europe as Heatwave Fuels Growing Climate Crisis
ATHENS, Aug. 2, 2026: Wind-driven wildfires continued to rage across parts of southern Europe on Saturday, forcing large-scale evacuations in Greece, France and Spain as prolonged heatwaves and severe drought…
U.S. Urges Americans to Consider Leaving Middle East Amid Rising Regional Tensions
The United States has urged its citizens in the Middle East to consider leaving the region if necessary or be prepared to depart at short notice, citing heightened security risks…
Spain to Install Floating Barrier off Ceuta After Massive Migrant Surge
MADRID, Aug. 2, 2026: Spain has announced plans to install a 500-metre (1,640-foot) floating barrier along the coastline of its North African enclave of Ceuta following a massive influx of…
Three Killed, 21 Injured in Blast Near Moscow Restaurant
MOSCOW, Aug. 1, 2026: At least three people were killed and 21 others injured after an explosion near a restaurant in central Moscow on Saturday evening, Russian authorities said. The…
Bangladesh, Indonesia Push to Finalize New Cultural Exchange Programme to Deepen Bilateral Ties
Bangladesh and Indonesia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening longstanding cultural ties, with both sides emphasizing the early conclusion of a new Cultural Exchange Programme (CEP) to expand bilateral cooperation…
Bangladesh, UNESCO Pledge Stronger Partnership in Education, Culture and Youth Development
Bangladesh and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation in education, culture, youth empowerment and sustainable development, with a renewed focus…
Indian Parliamentary Panel Recommends Restoring Visa Services for Bangladeshis
An Indian parliamentary committee has recommended the early restoration of normal visa services for Bangladeshi nationals, emphasizing that full visa operations should be resumed in phases as the security situation…