Bangladesh: Hindu Temple Caretaker’s Body Recovered in Cox’s Bazar
AMN / DHAKA In Bangladesh, the recovery of a Hindu temple caretaker’s body in Cox’s Bazar has sparked protests and raised concerns over the safety of minority communities, even as…
Trump Administration Imposes Sanctions on China-Refinery, 40 Firms Over Iran Oil Trade
WEB DESK The Trump administration has imposed economic sanctions on a major China-based oil refinery and around 40 shipping companies and tankers involved in transporting Iranian oil. The move, announced…
Iran FM Abbas Araghchi in Islamabad with Delegation Amid Renewed Peace Push
AMN / NEWS DESK Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived at Islamabad in Pakistan late last night with a senior delegation, signalling renewed diplomatic efforts to revive stalled negotiations between…
Global hunger crisis deepens as acute hunger doubles in a decade
AMN/ WEB DESK Acute food insecurity and malnutrition levels remain alarmingly high and deeply entrenched, according to the Global Report on Food Crises (GRFC) 2026, released today by an international…
Israel continues airstrikes in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire extension
AMN/ WEB DESK Israel carried out airstrikes in southern Lebanon today, targeting militant infrastructure despite an announced ceasefire extension. The Israeli Air Force said the strikes hit sites in Khirbet…
US expands blockade against Iran on global scale
AMN/ WEB DESK The United States said today that its expanding naval blockade of Iran was tightening by the hour. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tehran now faces a stark…
UAE to redefine Govt. services by shifting to AI
AMN/ WEB DESK The United Arab Emirates plans to shift 50 percent of government services onto artificial intelligence within two years as part of a sweeping overhaul of its public‑sector…
Trump announces biggest price cut on drugs after deal with US Pharma Giants
AMN/ WEB DESK US President Donald Trump has announced sweeping agreements with major pharmaceutical companies to lower prescription drug costs, calling it the biggest cut in drug prices in the…
Bangladesh among 10 countries accounting for two thirds of world’s acutely hungry: UN-backed report
Zakir Hossain from Dhaka Two-thirds of people facing food crises globally last year lived in just 10 countries, including Bangladesh, with nearly a third concentrated in Sudan, Nigeria and the…
194 children dead as Bangladesh battles major measles outbreak
Zakir Hossain from Dhaka At least 194 children have died in Bangladesh since March in a measles outbreak that has also left 28,000 suspected patients hospitalised, officials said on Friday,…