Tarique Rahman, newly leading the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), says Bangladesh shouldn’t revert to its pre-August 5 political dynamics, emphasising a commitment to stability and dialogue as the country navigates a shifting political landscape.

The United States has raised visa application fees, increasing costs for work, student and permanent residency seekers. H-1B, OPT and green card applicants will now face higher charges, affecting Indian professionals and students planning to travel or work abroad.

Iran’s authorities have indicated a tougher response to mounting nationwide protests, raising concerns about public safety, daily disruptions and freedom of expression as unrest spreads across cities.

A social media post by former US President Donald Trump appeared to align with the US jobs data before its official release, prompting market moves and fresh discussion over the timing of sensitive economic information.

The US Supreme Court has postponed a key decision on proposed global tariffs linked to trade policy, leaving investors and businesses around the world waiting and contributing to market uncertainty.

Pakistan is close to finalising a significant defence agreement with Sudan worth about $1.5 billion, covering drones, fighter jets and air defence equipment, raising implications for regional security and defence cooperation.