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Iran's Hormuz gamble is getting more expensive as Trump tightens the noose

Bangladesh, Sept. 13 -- Tehran believes the Strait of Hormuz is its strongest weapon in the war. But Washington is steadily raising the price Iran must pay to use it. Iran has long understood the str... Read More


Romania: Kronospan subsidiaries accused of hiding toxic emissions

Bangladesh, Sept. 13 -- Romanian prosecutors have accused two subsidiaries of global timber giant Kronospan of illegally releasing hazardous pollutants into populated areas and manipulating environmen... Read More


India's diplomacy-first strategy: Why New Delhi matters in a polarized world

Bangladesh, Sept. 13 -- As global powers retreat into rival camps, India is betting that strategic autonomy, dialogue and open channels can deliver more influence than choosing sides. The BRICS summi... Read More


Russia and India move to build BRICS cross-border payments system

Bangladesh, Sept. 13 -- Russia and India have taken a new step toward strengthening financial cooperation within BRICS, with Russia's sovereign wealth fund and the Indian arm of the BRICS Pay initiati... Read More


How can the Houthis be challenged? The battle for Yemen is a battle for global security

Bangladesh, Sept. 13 -- The latest developments in Yemen should not be dismissed as another episode in the country's seemingly endless civil war. The reported Houthi advances around the port of Mokha ... Read More


Saudi oil production crashes to 35-year low as Middle East war disrupts global energy routes

Bangladesh, Sept. 12 -- Riyadh is facing an unprecedented squeeze on its oil industry as disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandeb threaten exports, push crude above $100 a barrel and ... Read More


Have Russia and Ukraine finally run out of cards to play?

Bangladesh, Sept. 12 -- After years of battlefield escalation, economic pressure and diplomatic maneuvering, the Ukraine conflict may be entering a phase in which none of the major players can secure ... Read More


Elaine Chao's China ties raise fresh questions about US national security

Bangladesh, Sept. 12 -- Fresh reporting on alleged Chinese government appointments involving the former US cabinet secretary is reviving long-standing questions about Beijing's influence, conflicts of... Read More


Why conservatives must show up for Trump

Bangladesh, Sept. 12 -- Trump may not be on the midterm ballot, but his victories, his agenda and the future of his presidency are. There is a seductive but dangerous idea circulating among some Repu... Read More


Data centers become the new political battleground in America's 2026 midterms

Bangladesh, Sept. 12 -- Once celebrated as engines of economic growth, AI data centers are now emerging as a potent political liability for candidates across the United States. Data centers were once... Read More