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ICC chief prosecutor removed from post over sexual misconduct allegations

The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court was removed from office on Friday, nearly two years after sexual misconduct allegations against him first emerged. The ouster of Karim Khan...

Saturday, July 25, 2026

UN General Assembly adopts Bangladesh-led Culture of Peace Resolution

United Nations General Assembly has adopted Bangladesh’s flagship resolution, “Follow-up to the Declaration and Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace,” reaffirming the international community’s commitment to dialogue, tolerance,...

Saturday, July 25, 2026

U.S. Enforces New Tariffs on Imports From 60 Countries, Including Bangladesh

The United States on Friday implemented a new tariff regime covering imports from 60 countries, including Bangladesh, imposing additional duties ranging from 10 percent to 12.5 percent over concerns about...

Friday, July 24, 2026

France Moves to Ban Social Media for Children Under 15

France has moved a step closer to banning children under the age of 15 from accessing social media after a parliamentary reconciliation committee approved the proposed legislation on Monday. The...

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Trump Says Netanyahu Will Not Be Arrested During US Visit

US President Donald Trump has said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not be arrested while visiting the United States, following remarks by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani that...

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Trump Orders New 50% Tariffs on Many Canadian Goods

US President Donald Trump has signed executive orders imposing new 50% tariffs on a wide range of Canadian goods, escalating trade tensions between the two neighboring countries. The White House...

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Chinese Vessel Activity Around Taiwan Rises Sharply, Coast Guard Says

Taiwan’s Coast Guard has reported a significant increase in the number of Chinese government vessels operating in waters surrounding the self-ruled island, as Beijing continues to intensify pressure on Taipei....

Monday, July 20, 2026

Iraqi Prime Minister to Visit Iran Following U.S. Trip

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi is set to visit Iran later this week, shortly after returning from an official trip to the United States, according to Iraq’s state news agency...

Monday, July 20, 2026

Spain Defeat Argentina to Win Second FIFA World Cup Title

Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, securing their second world title and first since lifting the trophy in South Africa in 2010....

Monday, July 20, 2026

Israel Declares Gaza Border Area a ‘Closed Military Zone’

Israel has declared the areas surrounding the besieged Gaza Strip a “closed military zone.” The order took effect at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday (July 19) and will remain in force...

Sunday, July 19, 2026