Bangladesh elected vice chair of UN Peacebuilding Commission for 2026
Bangladesh has been elected Vice-Chair of the UN Peacebuilding Commission for 2026 at the Commission’s 20th session in New York. The election reflects international confidence in Bangladesh’s long-standing role in global peacebuilding efforts.
January 30, 2026
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Minneapolis tensions deepen again as Trump accuses mayor of ‘playing with fire’
President Donald Trump warned Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey that he was “playing with fire” after Frey said local police would not enforce federal immigration laws amid ongoing ICE operations in the city.
January 29, 2026
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23 Bangladeshis rescued from lorry smuggling attempt from UK to France
UK authorities rescued 23 Bangladeshi nationals hidden inside a lorry near the Port of Dover during a targeted operation. The incident exposed a large people-smuggling network operating from east London’s Tower Hamlets.
January 29, 2026
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Foreign adviser: Rohingyas holding Bangladeshi passports are not citizens
Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain says many Rohingyas travelled abroad with Bangladeshi passports due to past mistakes. He stresses that a passport does not confer Bangladeshi citizenship and repatriation to Myanmar remains the only solution.
January 29, 2026
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Venezuela’s police, military pledge loyalty to interim President Delcy Rodriguez
Venezuela’s armed forces and police have formally pledged loyalty to interim President Delcy Rodriguez, weeks after a deadly US military operation that abducted President Nicolas Maduro.
January 29, 2026
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US hands over seized oil tanker to Venezuela
The United States is returning a Panama-flagged supertanker it seized earlier this month to Venezuela, officials said. The move comes amid Washington’s broader campaign targeting vessels linked to Venezuelan oil exports.
January 29, 2026
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Rohingya repatriation only viable solution to crisis: CA
Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus says the safe return of Rohingyas to Myanmar remains the only sustainable solution. He urges UNHCR to intensify efforts amid declining international aid.
January 29, 2026
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Gold nears $5,600 as investors seek safety; silver eyes $120
Gold surged to a fresh record on strong safe-haven demand amid global economic and geopolitical uncertainty, while silver rallied close to the $120 mark. Analysts say rising US debt, trade fragmentation and central bank buying are driving the rally.
January 29, 2026
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Man Tackled After Spraying Unknown Substance on Ilhan Omar at Minneapolis Town Hall
A disruption unfolded at a Minneapolis town hall after a man sprayed an unidentified substance on US Representative Ilhan Omar. The suspect was quickly restrained by attendees, while Omar chose to continue the event despite safety concerns.