International
Two Bangladeshis killed in Israeli drone strike in Lebanon
Two Bangladeshi nationals were among three people killed in an Israeli drone strike on a house in the Nabatieh district of southern Lebanon, according to a report by L'Orient Today on Monday, May 11. The third victim was a Syrian national.
Iran imposes new transit rules on Strait of Hormuz
Iran has imposed new restrictions on ship movement through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing tit-for-tat blockades between the United States and Iran in the Middle East conflict. Ships must now obtain prior permission and pay a specific toll or fee to transit the waterway.
Oil prices rise 4 percent in global market amid Hormuz tensions
Fresh volatility has hit the global energy market as tensions and uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz continue to escalate in the Middle East. The impact has already been reflected in international crude oil prices. At the start of trading on Monday, May 11, the prices of Brent crude and US WTI crude rose by more than 4 percent. Concerns over possible supply disruptions and growing geopolitical tensions have increased anxiety among investors, driving the upward trend in the oil market.
Suvendu Adhikari approves land transfer to BSF for fencing on Bangladesh border
The newly elected Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in West Bengal, led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, has decided to hand over land to India's Border Security Force (BSF) for the construction of fencing along the Bangladesh border.
Three arrested in Suvendu Adhikari’s personal assistant murder case
Three people have been arrested in connection with the killing of Chandanath Rath, personal assistant (PS) to West Bengal newly elected Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari.
Saudi Quran Competition opens to women in historic first
Saudi Arabia has announced a landmark change to its flagship global Quran event, allowing women to compete for the first time in the competition’s 45-year history.
Mother's Day: Kim Kardashian helps imprisoned mothers reunite with children
American TV star Kim Kardashian visited a women’s prison ahead of Mother’s Day to help dozens of incarcerated mothers spend time with their children.
Thalapathy Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister
Thalapathy Vijay has been sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, ending weeks of political negotiations and marking a major shift in the state’s political landscape.
Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon kill 39, including children
At least 39 people, including children, have been killed in Israeli airstrikes across multiple areas of Lebanon over the past 24 hours, according to Lebanese authorities.
World may pay heavy price if Iran conflict drags on: Putin
Vladimir Putin has warned that the ongoing conflict surrounding Iran must end “as soon as possible,” cautioning that a prolonged war could have serious consequences for the entire world.