Iran has launched a series of missiles targeting Israel, according to a statement released by Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the attacks began early Friday morning and said defense systems had been activated to intercept the incoming projectiles. In a statement issued Friday morning, Israel Defense Forces reported that missile sirens began sounding across various parts ...

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called on US President Donald Trump to exercise restraint regarding any potential military action against Iran, warning that there is a “significant risk of escalation” in the region. Speaking on Thursday, Starmer emphasized the need for all parties to pursue a diplomatic resolution, stating, “There have been several rounds of discussions with the United ...

A three-day-long national fruit fair was held at Chunarughat upazila in Habiganj district on Thursday. The fair was organised by upazila Department of Agricultural Extension at their office premises with a slogan like “Eat more local fruits, let’s plant fruit trees.” The fair was inaugurated by Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Md Robin Mia and was presided over by Chunarughat upazila ...

Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain has stated that if a sustainable solution to the Rohingya crisis is not achieved soon, it could become a serious threat to regional security. He made these remarks on Thursday during a high-level discussion at the United Nations Security Council titled “Impact of Poverty, Development Deficit and Conflict on International Peace and Security.” The ...

Cultural Affairs Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki has said initiatives have been taken to hold a special programme from July 1 to commemorate the July Uprising. He said the programme will begin from July 1 but the main event will start on July 14 which will continue till August 5. The cultural adviser said the main objective of the programme is ...

A Dhaka court on Thursday granted a four-day remand for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s adviser Salman F Rahman in connection with the murder of a vegetable vendor during an anti-discrimination student protest in Ashulia. The court also approved the arrest of former Law Minister Anisul Huq in the same case. Senior Judicial Magistrate Md Tajul Islam Sohag passed the ...

Cultural Affairs Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki has said that August 5 will be observed as public holiday from now. “The programme will start from July 1 centering July uprising and will end on August 5. The main arrangement will be started from July 14. The details will be informed on Monday (June 23).” The adviser came up with these information ...

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Thursday approved a $400 million loan to help Bangladesh strengthen its resilience to climate change, reduce emissions in critical sectors, and promote inclusive growth. This funding supports the second phase of the Climate-Resilient Inclusive Development Program (CRIDP), which also includes nearly $113 million in cofinancing from the Agence Française de Développement and $400 million ...

A SpaceX rocket undergoing routine testing at the company’s Starbase facility in southern Texas exploded late Wednesday night, sending a large fireball into the sky. The incident occurred around 11 p.m. as the Starship vehicle was stationed on a test stand in preparation for its tenth flight trial. SpaceX confirmed that the rocket experienced a “major anomaly” during the test. ...

New Zealand on Wednesday approved the medicinal use of psilocybin, a hallucinogenic compound notably found in so-called “magic mushrooms”. Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour said rules had been relaxed so psilocybin could be used to treat certain types of depression. Psilocybin is a naturally occurring psychedelic compound found in some species of mushroom and can cause hallucinations and an altered ...