
Democrats have won control of both chambers of the US Congress in the 2026 midterm elections, setting up a major political confrontation with President Donald Trump during the final two years of his presidency.

Washington has approved a proposed $2.1 billion sale of 500 Patriot interceptors to Ukraine, but concerns over delivery timelines leave Kyiv seeking faster protection against Russian missile attacks.

G20 foreign ministers meet in Atlanta amid disputes over wars, tariffs and maritime security, seeking practical cooperation ahead of December's leaders' summit.

Israel’s partial election results put Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc ahead but short of a parliamentary majority, setting up coalition negotiations that could determine the country’s next government.

Oil prices eased as diplomatic efforts involving Iran raised hopes of reducing supply risks. Bangladesh remains vulnerable to elevated energy import costs, despite the latest decline.

Bangladesh Chief Whip Nurul Islam Moni has urged opposition parties to avoid frequent political movements, saying voters should judge the BNP government on its performance.

Russian forces launched fresh strikes against Ukrainian grid infrastructure over the weekend, fracturing a proposed United States energy ceasefire agreement.

Bangladesh's local elections may take place in early 2027 as a parliamentary committee chairman raises concerns about security preparedness.
For decades, the spectacular industrial and economic rise of Bangladesh was fueled almost entirely by a heavy, unyielding reliance on domestic natural gas reserves and expensive,...