Bangladesh has indicated its openness to participating in a proposed Gaza stabilisation force alongside the United States and other partners, signalling a shift in its diplomatic posture after a similar offer from Pakistan.

Former diplomat warns that ongoing unrest in Iran and shifting regional influence, particularly China’s growing role, may impact India’s trade routes, energy supplies and broader economic ties in Southwest Asia.

The US intelligence community says Cuba is facing significant economic and social strain, but it has not endorsed claims that the government is “ready to fall,” leaving uncertainty about how long the current situation will persist.

A satirical cover of The New Yorker showing former US President Donald Trump drinking oil straight from a barrel has gone viral on social media, stirring discussion on energy politics and online engagement.

Former US President Donald Trump’s focus on Greenland, a large Arctic island, has stirred discussion because of its strategic location, natural resources and potential impact on defence cooperation, including NATO relationships.

Amid widespread unrest in Iran, some women have been seen lighting cigarettes using photos of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, a symbolic act underscoring frustration with the country’s leadership and rallying support for change.