International
Mamdani Says Egypt Were "Robbed" as World Cup Refereeing Controversy Intensifies
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has joined growing criticism over the officiating in Egypt's dramatic World Cup Round of 16 defeat to Argentina, describing the outcome as a "robbery" while calls for a FIFA investigation continue to mount.
July 9, 2026
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Nearly 6,000 Seafarers Stranded in Strait of Hormuz Amid Escalating Iran-US Conflict
The International Maritime Organization has called for maximum restraint after renewed military exchanges between Iran and the United States left thousands of seafarers stranded in the Persian Gulf, raising concerns over maritime safety and global shipping.
July 9, 2026
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Egyptian Gaza Reconstruction Committee Official Killed in Gaza Hours Before Egypt’s World Cup Clash
Mohammed Fawaz Al-Wahidi, a senior official with the Egyptian Committee for the Reconstruction of Gaza, was killed in an airstrike in Gaza City shortly before Egypt's FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match against Argentina, according to local sources.
July 8, 2026
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Malaysia Reopens Labour Market for Bangladeshi Workers Following High-Level Bilateral Talks
Malaysia has reopened its labour market for Bangladeshi workers following recent bilateral discussions, with the Bangladesh government expecting worker recruitment to resume within the next one to two months under a more transparent and cost-free recruitment system.
July 7, 2026
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Rohingya Crisis Deepens as Funding Shortfalls, Monsoon Disasters and Regional Instability Intensify Humanitarian Concerns
The humanitarian situation facing Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh continues to deteriorate as declining international aid, deadly monsoon weather and ongoing instability in Myanmar increase pressure on refugee camps and humanitarian agencies.
July 7, 2026
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Barack Obama Named America's Most Popular Political Figure in New National Poll
A new nationwide survey has ranked former US President Barack Obama as the country's most popular political figure, with Bernie Sanders and Zohran Mamdani also receiving strong support among Democratic voters, while conservative commentator Tucker Carlson recorded the lowest overall approval rating.
July 7, 2026
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Former Nanjing Official Sentenced to Death in China Over $325 Million Bribery Case
A Chinese court has sentenced former Nanjing official Yang Youlin to death after convicting him of accepting more than 2.2 billion yuan in bribes, describing the case as one of the country's most significant corruption scandals in recent years.
July 7, 2026
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Trump Says He Helped Settle Eight Wars but Has Yet to Receive a Nobel Peace Prize
US President Donald Trump said he has played a role in resolving multiple international conflicts but has not been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, making the remarks during celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of US independence.
July 6, 2026
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India Closely Monitoring Bangladesh's Reported China Fighter Jet Talks and Regional Corridor Proposal
India has said it is closely watching reports of Bangladesh's reported discussions with China over the possible acquisition of J-10CE fighter aircraft, as well as Beijing's proposal for a China-Myanmar-Bangladesh economic corridor. New Delhi also reiterated that its development cooperation with Bangladesh continues under a mutually agreed framework while reaffirming its previously stated position on the Teesta River project.