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Bus falls into Padma river from ferry in Bangladesh, 23 dead

A passenger bus carrying at least 40 fell into the Padma River while attempting to board a ferry in Rajbari district, triggering a massive rescue operation as authorities search for missing passengers.

Iran war

Iran keeps Hormuz open for India, blocks rivals in wartime

Tehran signals selective access to critical oil route, shields India, China, Russia, Pakistan and Iraq while shutting out US-led allies.

Iran mocks Trump’s peace claims, says US ‘negotiating with itself’

A senior Iranian military spokesperson has dismissed US claims of ongoing talks, calling Washington’s proposed peace plan an attempt to present “defeat as agreement” amid escalating Middle East tensions.

H-1B registrations drop sharply for FY27, new rules reshape visa chances

A 30–50% fall in H-1B visa registrations reflects employer caution amid higher fees and policy changes, with smaller firms and high-skilled applicants likely to gain from reduced competition.

US President Donald Trump

Trump flags Pakistan as mediator as Sharif offers to host US–Iran talks

Islamabad positions itself as neutral bridge offers to host dialogue as Tehran rejects Trump’s claims of imminent negotiations.

peace pact

Trump’s 15-point Iran peace push faces steep odds as Tehran signals resistance

US seeks 30-day ceasefire no nukes deal and Hormuz reopening but Iran unlikely to accept sweeping terms.

 UAE Ministry of Defense

West Asia conflict intensifies as drone strikes hit Kuwait and Bahrain reports casualty

UAE confirms contractor killed in Bahrain strike as Kuwait faces blackouts after air defense interceptions.